Workers’ Compensation Library

Our free and informative library of articles is an important resource for people who have been hurt at work or who have become ill because of their work. Here, you can learn about the workers’ compensation process, how to protect your rights, and what your benefits might include.

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What Massachusetts Restaurant Workers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Have you been hurt working in a Massachusetts restaurant? You may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Learn about your legal rights and more here.
Employers Cannot Retaliate Against Employees Who File Workers’ Compensation Claims It is illegal for Massachusetts employers to retaliate against employees who file workers’ comp claims. Learn more about your rights if you’ve been hurt.
Know Your Rights Before You Attend a Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Exam You may need to submit to an independent medical exam if you receive workers’ compensation benefits. Find out what to expect and how to protect your rights.
Office Workers Face Potentially Serious Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Office workers are at risk for suffering occupational injuries and illnesses. Learn about these risks and how workers’ compensation can help if you’re hurt.
What Happens When You Fall at Work Falls are a leading cause of work-related injuries. You may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits if you’re hurt. Learn more here.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Loss of Hearing, Loss of Vision, or Loss of Function You may be entitled to specific workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer from loss of function such as loss of vision or hearing. Learn more here.
Hurt Your Back at Work? Get the Workers’ Compensation Benefits You Deserve If you’ve suffered a back injury at work then you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Learn what you need to know to protect your rights.
Your Guide to Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Appeals You may be able to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim in Massachusetts. Learn how you can do it with the help of an attorney here.
The Dangers Faced by Massachusetts Construction Workers Construction workers face many risks. Learn about how they may be hurt, what injuries can result, and how workers’ compensation can help after an injury.
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Terms Defined What is the workers’ compensation insurance company talking about? Find out how some common Massachusetts workers’ comp terms are defined.
What Massachusetts Healthcare Workers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Doctors, nurses, orderlies, aides, and other healthcare workers deserve fair workers’ compensation benefits after work-related injuries. Find out more here.
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Benefits for a Loved One’s Work-Related Death Has your loved one died from a work-related illness or injury? You may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts. Learn more here.
What You Need to Know If You’ve Suffered a Spinal Cord Injury at Work Spinal cord injuries are very serious types of injuries. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself if you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury at work.