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Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Appellate Court Rejects Insurer’s Challenge to Benefits and Medical Expenses Reimbursement Award to Injured Officer

April 16, 2019

Although the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system allows injured workers to receive benefit payments, a worker who suffers a temporary or partial disability may be asked to perform light duty work by the employer until he or she is cleared to return to the same capacity as before the injury. Determining whether the employee is capable...

Auto AccidentA Recent Massachusetts Appellate Opinion Highlights the Importance of Complying with Deadlines in PIP Insurance Claims

April 9, 2019

Massachusetts requires drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) benefits to provide coverage in the event that the driver is involved in an accident. Understanding how these benefits play out in a claim and whether you are receiving the coverage that you deserve can be difficult to determine at times. Our diligent team of Boston...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Penalties Against Insurer That Failed to Pay Reimbursements for Prescription Medications

March 28, 2019

The workers’ compensation process involves many steps and hurdles that a claimant must complete in order to receive benefit payments. At each of these steps, a judge will make a key determination in your case that may affect your right to receive benefits, the amount of benefits that you receive, and whether your medical expenses...

Auto AccidentCity of Boston Considers Reducing Speed Limit to 20 Miles-Per-Hour Two Years After Reducing it to 25 Miles-Per-Hour

March 19, 2019

Most people are aware that speeding can lead to serious accidents but drivers continue to break them anyway. Recently, the City of Boston reduced speed limits to 25 miles-per-hour with the goal of reducing the number of traffic-related pedestrian deaths and injuries. According to recent reports, Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston City Council are...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Court Finds No Error in Judge’s Conclusion that Employee’s Decision to Retire Was Related to Ongoing Work Injuries

March 13, 2019

Ensuring that the judge presiding over your workers’ compensation claim resolves issues completely and correctly is a key step in obtaining the full amount of benefits that you deserve. There are countless rules that govern workers’ compensation proceedings and having a dedicated Boston work injury lawyer representing you throughout your claim can ensure that the...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Court on when a Rental Car Driver’s Insurer Must Reimburse Rental Company for PIP Benefits Paid to Injured Passengers

March 6, 2019

Insurance policies provide us with protection in the event of a Massachusetts personal injury accident, but they can be incredibly confusing. Conflicts often arise after an accident when it comes to determining which policies will apply, whether the injured party is entitled to the full policy limits and whether another insurer can assert a subrogation...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Court Holds Administrative Law Judge Did not Err in Adopting Independent Medical Examiner Opinion or Disregarding Vocational Expert Opinion

February 27, 2019

Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation system is meant to provide injured workers with benefits to replace the wages that they will miss while recovering from or dealing with a work-related injury. One of the core issues in the claim is the amount of benefits that the injured worker is entitled to receive. To that end, the parties...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Prejudgment Interest on Multi-Million Dollar Judgment

February 20, 2019

Lawsuits relating to car accidents can take a long time to resolve, but the medical expenses, lost earnings, and other financial costs that are associated with the accident continue to pile up. Massachusetts law permits some parties to receive interest from the date that the lawsuit is initiated to the date that a judgment is...

Workers' CompensationMassachusetts Appeals Court Reverses Decision Denying Psychiatric Injury Benefits after Finding that Lower Court Failed to Review Relevant Medical Records

February 14, 2019

Mental health workers face some of the most serious work-related injuries, especially if they work with patients who have conditions that cause them to be violent or to act out. The stress of working in this type of environment or from being involved in a patient-related altercation can have serious consequences for the worker. And...

Auto AccidentMassachusetts Governor Files Proposed Legislation to Crack Down on Distracted Driving and Improve Road Safety

February 6, 2019

Recently, Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito introduced a new piece of legislation that would affect when drivers can use their cell phones behind the wheel. The measure is called “An Act Relative to Improving Safety on the Roads of the Commonwealth” and it was inspired by the roughly 15,000 people who suffered serious injuries in...

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