The workers’ compensation system in Massachusetts is designed to provide benefits to workers who are injured on the job but what about situations where the employee is traveling to and from work? This is a legal issue that comes up frequently in workers’ compensation claims. Sometimes, an insurance company may even try to deny your...
Winter weather is one of the biggest dangers to safe driving. If you are driving in conditions like ice, snow, severe rain, sleet, or hail, then it is important to use good judgment. This includes reducing your speed, pulling over when necessary, and keeping a safe following distance. When drivers fail to take inclement weather...
There are varying degrees of injuries that can happen at work. While some are relatively minor and will heal over time, others can leave you with permanent disabilities. This is an extremely difficult situation emotionally as well as financially. A permanent disability can require never-ending medical treatment as well as other adjustments in your life...
Although every type of Boston car accident leads to some pain, stress, and expense, a hit-and-run accident can leave the victim wondering if they have any hope of receiving the compensation they would otherwise deserve. There are many reasons why someone would flee the scene of the accident, such as being intoxicated, panicking, or having...
If you are hurt at work, you can file a claim with the workers’ compensation system in Massachusetts to receive benefits for your injuries and lost wages. There are many steps that you will need to take before you are awarded benefits. Unfortunately, some insurers try to fight legitimate claims to avoid having to pay...
Traffic accidents are always tragic. Even low-impact crashes that result in minor injuries can be a traumatic experience for the people involved and their loved ones. When a catastrophic accident happens, however, it can leave the entire community in shock and chance the victims’ lives forever. If you were hurt in a Boston car accident...
One of the key steps in a workers’ compensation claim is calculating the amount of weekly wages that you earned prior to the accident and the amount of compensation that you may be able to still earn performing different work or light-duty tasks. This figure is used to determine the amount of benefits that you...
Although any type of car accident is a devastating and painful experience for the victims, some crashes lead to catastrophic injuries. This is especially true in situations where the victim is far more vulnerable than the person who caused the crash, such as a truck accident involving a small passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler. Pedestrian...
If you were hurt in a car accident, you probably have questions about whether you are entitled to insurance policy benefits. Working with insurance companies can be incredibly frustrating, especially if they do not have your best interests in mind or if they fail to play by the rules. At Mass Injury Group, our seasoned...
If you are hurt at work, there are many different defenses and classic arguments that the workers’ compensation insurance company may try to assert against your claim for benefits. This can delay your benefit payments and make an already stressful situation even more intimidating. The insurance company could argue that your injury wasn’t related to...
