Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Injured at Work? Get the Benefits You Deserve.

If you were injured at work in Massachusetts, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, including weekly wage replacement and payment of your medical treatment. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not always make the process easy. Delayed checks, denied medical treatment, and disputes over your ability to return to work are common. At Chisholm Law LLC, we represent injured workers—not insurance companies—and we work to ensure that you receive the full benefits you are entitled to under Massachusetts law.

Call today for a free consultation if your benefits were denied, reduced, or stopped, or if you are having trouble getting medical treatment approved – please reach out online here, or call Chisholm Law at (978) 703-0700 to speak with Eric today.

The Massachusetts workers’ compensation statute is a no fault wage replacement system, found in Chapter 152 of the Massachusetts General Laws and administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents, that provides medical and financial benefits to injured workers who are unable to perform their job because of a work-related injury, whether that be physical or psychological in nature.

Weekly workers’ compensation benefits are due to injured workers when they are unable to perform their job. Benefits can come in a few forms, such as temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, or permanent and total disability. Additionally, injured workers are entitled to medical benefits, provided those benefits are reasonable, necessary and causally related to the industrial injury. An injured worker can also get obtain monetary benefits for loss of function, disfigurement and scarring. Vocational rehabilitation can also be possible. Contact Chisholm Law LLC today for a free evaluation on your workers’ compensation claim. Call (978) 703-0700 or connect here online.

How We Help Injured Workers

We handle every stage of your workers’ compensation claim, including:

• Filing your claim with the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA)
• Securing weekly disability benefits (§34 and §35)
• Fighting denials of your claim
• Getting medical treatment approved under §13 and §30
• Representing you at conciliation, conference, and hearing
• Negotiating and reviewing lump sum settlements

Whether your claim was denied, your checks were reduced, or your benefits were stopped, we can help you take the next step. At Chisholm Law LLC, you work directly with attorney Eric Chisholm. You will not be passed off to a case manager or associate. You get direct access, clear communication, and experienced representation from start to finish. Contact Chisholm Law LLC today for a free evaluation on your workers’ compensation claim. Call (978) 703-0700 or connect here online.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Massachusetts

Massachusetts workers’ compensation law provides several types of benefits to injured workers.

Weekly Disability Benefits

If your injury prevents you from working, you may be entitled to:

• Temporary Total Disability (§34): 60% of your average weekly wage
• Temporary Partial Disability (§35): Up to 75% of your §34 rate
• Permanent and Total Disability (§34A): 66.67% of your average weekly wage, up to the state maximum, for workers who are unable to return to any gainful employment

Medical Benefits (§13 & §30)

The insurance company must pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury, including:

• Doctor visits
• Surgery
• Physical therapy
• Medications

Scarring and Loss of Function (§36)

You may be entitled to additional compensation for permanent injuries, scarring, or loss of function.

What to Do After a Work Injury

If you were injured on the job, taking the right steps early can protect your claim:

• Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible
• Seek medical treatment immediately
• Follow your doctor’s recommendations
• Keep copies of all medical records and correspondence
• Speak with a workers’ compensation attorney before accepting a settlement

What If the Insurance Company Denies My Claim?

A denial is not the end of your case. Insurance companies frequently deny claims or attempt to minimize what they pay. If this happens, you have the right to file a claim and pursue your case through the Department of Industrial Accidents. We handle the entire process, from filing the claim to representing you at conference and hearing, to ensure your rights are protected.

Do I Have to Pay an Attorney?

In most Massachusetts workers’ compensation cases, you do not pay any upfront legal fees. If we are successful in your case, attorney’s fees are either:

• Paid by the insurance company, or
• Limited to a percentage of any lump sum settlement, as set by law

Speak With a Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Attorney

If you were injured at work, do not try to navigate the workers’ compensation system on your own. Call Chisholm Law LLC today for a free consultation. If your benefits were denied, reduced, or stopped—or if you are having trouble getting medical treatment approved—we are here to help. Call (978) 703-0700 or connect here online.