Articles Posted in Workers Comp

An Independent Medical Examination (IME) is a medical exam that the insurance company schedules in a Massachusetts workers’ compensation case. The insurer selects and pays the doctor to evaluate your injury, your diagnosis, and your ability to work. Despite the name, the exam does not operate as a truly independent evaluation. Insurance companies use IMEs…

How much will I receive in weekly workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts? Weekly workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts are based on your average weekly wage (AWW)—which is calculated using your gross earnings during the 52 weeks prior to your work injury. This includes overtime, bonuses, and, in some cases, wages from concurrent employment. The amount…

Yes—you can receive workers’ compensation benefits for a repetitive stress injury in Massachusetts. Many injured workers assume they must suffer a single accident to qualify, but the law also covers injuries that develop over time due to repetitive motion or ongoing strain at work. If your job duties caused or significantly contributed to your condition,…

If you receive workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts, you may wonder how long those payments will continue. Section 34 benefits, also known as temporary total disability benefits, provide weekly compensation when a work injury prevents you from working at all. Under Massachusetts law, specifically M.G.L. c. 152, §34, you can receive these benefits for up…

If you receive workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts, you might worry about whether the insurance company can stop your checks. The short answer is yes, but only under specific circumstances, and the law gives you important protections. In Massachusetts, insurance companies cannot simply cut off your weekly benefits without following the rules set forth under…

Can I Choose My Own Doctor for a Workers’ Compensation Injury in Massachusetts? Yes, you can but there are a few important rules to understand. In Massachusetts, your employer or its workers’ compensation insurer has the right to select the initial treating provider for your first visit following a work injury. After that initial appointment,…

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied in Massachusetts, your case is not over. Insurance companies deny claims all the time, and Massachusetts law provides a clear process to challenge that decision and pursue the benefits you deserve. In many situations, a denial simply reflects the insurer taking a position. Its NOT the final outcome…

If you were injured at work, you might not be able to return to your job for an extended period. During this time, the combination of medical expenses and lost wages could be financially disastrous. Fortunately, workers’ compensation insurance exists to protect injured workers from extreme financial loss due to a work injury or illness.…

A work-related injury can leave you stranded with medical expenses and household bills piling up. Fortunately, most workers in Massachusetts are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. The type, amount, and duration of benefits you receive is based on the extent and severity of your injury or illness. If you are injured at work, it is…

You received a letter from the insurance company, directing you to sign an attached form so that they “can continue paying your benefits”. The form is from the Department of Industrial Accidents, labeled Form 105 Agreement to Extend 180 Day Payment Without Prejudice Period. What is it? And should you sign it? It’s a good…