Types of Workers Compensation Benefits in Massachusetts Find out the types of workers compensation benefits in Massachusetts you may be eligible for, how much you can collect, and for how long. Temporary total incapacity benefits Who qualifies? You qualify if your injury or illness leaves you unable to work for 6 or more full or […]
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Divorce Modifications Lawyer for Massachusetts
Divorce Modification Laws in Massachusetts When filing for divorce, both spouses expect the divorce to remain finalized. And while the two people will no longer be married and not connected together, divorce agreements are not meant to last forever. There are usually changes in circumstances along the way that require a Complaint for Modification to […]
Can You Be Fired While On Workers’ Comp In Massachusetts?
Can You Be Fired While On Workers’ Comp In Massachusetts? Answer: Yes, you can be fired or released from work by your employer while still on workers’ compensation in Massachusetts. However, you should still continue to receive compensation benefits as long as you continue to qualify for them. Qualification is dependent on your health and […]
What Is Workers Compensation and What Does It Offer in Massachusetts?
What Is Workers Compensation and What Does It Offer? Employers and companies are bound to pay a worker’s compensation if their employees are injured at work during any activity. An employee who has been offered workers compensation from the date of his joining can avail fringe medical benefits against his disability or medical claims. Under […]
New 2021 Child Support Guidelines in Massachusetts
2021 Child Support Guidelines These Child Support Guidelines supersede any previous Guidelines and are effective October 4, 2021. The 2021 Child Support Guidelines worksheet is currently not fillable – meaning the new four-page form must be calculated by hand. A fillable form is in the works. These child support guidelines shall take effect on October […]
Can I Sue My Employer For Denying Workers’ Compensation in MA?
Is Your Employer Denying Workers’ Compensation? Whenever you go to work, you should feel safe that you will make it back home safely. Your employer is obligated to create a safe and healthy work environment for you, but the world isn’t perfect. Mistakes and accidents happen at work that could leave you injured or ill. […]
Death Resulting from Covid-19 Vaccination in Massachusetts
Death Resulting from Covid-19 Vaccination in Massachusetts Despite the fact vaccines are safe and effective they all have potential adverse effects. In rare cases these adverse effects can include death. Losing someone can be traumatic enough, but the law around vaccine injury and death is a labyrinth. If someone you know has died from a […]
Contract Covid 19 at Work in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Covid 19 Cases in the Workplace Testing positive for Covid 19 is shocking and frightening. Will you suffer life-long side effects from the disease? Could it be fatal? How will it affect your family? Your family and loved ones need to be protected medically and financially. Finding out you contracted Covid 19 at work […]
Wrongful Death from Covid-19 in MA
Wrongful Death from Covid-19 in Massachusetts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over 400,000 deaths are attributed to Covid-19 in America since January 2021. Over 14,000 of these deaths took place in Massachusetts. These statistics are revealing because logically, some if not many of these deaths may be caused by negligence. […]
Front Line Workers Compensation Rights for Covid-19 in Massachusetts
Front Line Workers Rights – Covid-19 in MA Essential and front-line workers can attest they are hit hard by Covid-19 in Massachusetts. Coping with this unprecedented time in history is a challenge for everyone around the globe. However, essential workers are particularly struggling from the pandemic. Front line workers’ compensation rights must be understood so […]