Practice Areas

At Chisholm Law LLC, we represent individuals throughout Massachusetts who are dealing with work-related injuries, disabilities, and the financial uncertainty that can follow. Our practice is focused on helping injured workers and individuals understand their rights, obtain the benefits they are entitled to receive, and navigate complicated claims and administrative proceedings.

Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is the primary focus of our practice. We represent injured employees throughout Massachusetts at every stage of the workers’ compensation process, from the initial claim through litigation before the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents and, when appropriate, settlement.

A workplace injury can create immediate questions about medical treatment, lost wages, returning to work, and dealing with the insurance company. We help clients understand their rights and pursue the benefits available under Massachusetts workers’ compensation law.

Our representation includes matters involving:

• Temporary total disability benefits under Section 34
• Partial disability benefits under Section 35
• Permanent and total disability benefits under Section 34A
• Medical treatment and medical expense claims
• Scarring, disfigurement, and permanent loss of function claims
• Denied workers’ compensation claims
• Claims involving repetitive stress and occupational injuries
• Requests by insurers to modify or discontinue benefits
• Utilization review disputes involving medical treatment
• Conciliations, conferences, and hearings before the Department of Industrial Accidents
• Lump sum settlements and resolution of workers’ compensation claims

Whether an injury results from a single workplace accident or develops gradually because of repetitive work activities, we work with clients to protect their rights and pursue the workers’ compensation benefits available to them.

Social Security Disability

For individuals whose medical conditions prevent them from maintaining substantial employment, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may provide important financial assistance.

The Social Security disability process can be lengthy and complicated, particularly when an initial application has been denied. Chisholm Law LLC assists clients with Social Security Disability claims, including the development of medical and vocational evidence and representation through the administrative hearing process.

We work with clients to present a clear picture of how their medical conditions affect their ability to function and maintain employment.

Accidental Disability Retirement

Public employees in Massachusetts who become permanently unable to perform the essential duties of their jobs because of a work-related injury or occupational condition may be eligible for Accidental Disability Retirement benefits under Massachusetts law.

These claims involve a different legal and administrative process from traditional workers’ compensation claims and frequently require detailed medical evidence addressing disability and causation.

Chisholm Law LLC assists eligible Massachusetts public employees with Accidental Disability Retirement claims, including preparation of the application, development of supporting medical evidence, and representation during the administrative process.

Focused Representation for Injured and Disabled Workers

At Chisholm Law LLC, our practice is intentionally focused. Rather than attempting to handle every type of legal matter, we concentrate on areas involving workplace injuries and disability benefits.

If you have been injured at work, are unable to continue working because of a disabling medical condition, or are a Massachusetts public employee considering Accidental Disability Retirement, contact Chisholm Law LLC to discuss your situation and learn more about your legal options.