If you’ve been hurt on the job and are having trouble getting the money you need from your employer, our Boston worker's compensation lawyers may be able to help you secure the benefits you deserve. Contact Sokolove Law now for a free legal case review.
Why Choose Sokolove Law for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
At Sokolove Law, we know the suffering that so many of our clients have experienced, and we have a long track record of holding those responsible for that suffering accountable.
For over 45 years, our personal injury lawyers have secured more than $9.8 Billion on behalf of families all over the United States.
We have the resources and skills needed to help you seek justice for your injuries, and it won’t cost you anything upfront or out of pocket — we only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if you have a case. Speaking with us is free.
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Workers who suffer an illness or are hurt on the job are usually covered by workers’ compensation insurance, which employers are often required to provide. Typically, these benefits pay for the employee’s medical expenses as well as a portion of their wages until they can get back to work.
Employers report about 2.8 million work-related injuries a year and approximately 5,300 work-related deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
After analyzing workers’ comp claims made in the state between 2014 and 2016, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents found that:
93,123 workers’ comp claims were filed during this time, an average of 31,041 claims each year
Over 95% of the claims involved injuries, with only about 4% being for illnesses
Strains and sprains (51%) made up most of the injuries, followed by contusions, crushings, bruises (12%), fractures (9%), as well as cuts, lacerations, punctures (8%)
Overexertion played a role in nearly 38% of claims
29% of claims involved falling, slipping, or tripping in some capacity
The five industries that produced the most workers’ compensation claims in Massachusetts were:
Construction
Health care
Retail
Transportation and warehousing
Wholesale trade operations
Types of Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Benefits
In Massachusetts, there are several different types of workers’ compensation benefits, including:
Temporary Total Incapacity Benefits: Refers to when an injury or illness leaves the worker unable to work for 6 or more days
Partial Incapacity Benefits: Available when a worker can still work but lost part of their earning capacity due to an injury or illness, including working fewer hours or switching to a job that has a lower pay rate
Permanent and Total Incapacity Benefits: Refers to when an employee is permanently unable to any kind of work due to a work-related injury or illness
Medical Benefits: If a work injury or illness requires medical attention or treatment, the employee may qualify for medical benefits
Permanent Loss of Function and Disfigurement Benefits: Refers to when a work-related injury or illness causes permanent loss of certain functions or causes disfigurement or scarring on the face, neck, or hands
Additional workers’ comp benefits may be available for the spouses and children of any workers who may have passed away due to work-related injuries or illnesses.
Any workplace injury or illness can impact the everyday quality of life for an employee for extended periods of time. Sadly, sometimes, these injuries can even leave workers unable to earn a living or provide for their families.
A few injuries that commonly result in workers’ compensation include:
Back injuries due to overexertion
Broken or fractured bones, usually due to tripping and falling or being struck by falling objects
Internal injuries from electrocution or chemical poisoning
Spinal cord or head injuries suffered in work-related vehicle accidents
Stress-related health conditions
Keep in mind that the above list is not complete. You may still have a case even if you have not suffered one of the above injuries.
How Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Boston, MA Can Help
For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped injured workers get the compensation they deserve. Let us put our experience to work for you.
When you work with Sokolove Law, our Boston workers’ compensation attorneys can:
Take care of all the necessary paperwork with any deadlines
Gather all of the evidence needed to support your claim
Fight for as much compensation as possible in your case
Our Boston workers’ comp lawyers may also be able to file lawsuits against any additional parties who may be to blame for your injury — like the other driver if you were in a motor vehicle accident on the job or the maker of any machine that may have injured you.
Even if an employer’s insurance provider agrees to pay a claim, the company might try to offer less than what the worker deserves — but an experienced attorney can fight on your behalf to make sure this isn’t the case.
Boston workers’ compensation attorneys can negotiate settlement amounts with the insurance company — and any other parties responsible for your injury — on your behalf. However, settlement amounts will vary according to unique details in each case, like the severity of the injury, the cost of medical expenses, and more.
If your workers’ comp claim is denied or a settlement amount isn’t reached, your lawyers may also be able to argue your case in court at a hearing or trial.
Sokolove Law Has Served Boston & New England as a Workers’ Compensation Law Firm
In 1979, Jim Sokolove founded Sokolove Law in Boston. One of his goals was to help hardworking Americans who were injured on the job get the justice and compensation they deserve. Sokolove Law has become a nationwide firm because of Jim’s determination and vision.
We help people from all walks of life, including those of different races, genders, and economic statuses, file workers’ compensation claims.
We provide free case evaluations to our clients and have a team of dedicated legal professionals working on each case, including a Boston workers’ compensation attorney, paralegal, and nurse case manager.
You and your family matter to us. Let us fight for you. Call (800) 995-1212 now for free help determining your eligibility to take action.
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.
