Work-related injuries can occur in many ways. High-risk occupations, such as fishing and construction, and low-impact jobs, such as office work, all have their hazards. When you are hurt at work, you face the same issues as you would after any accident, including medical expenses, household bills, and lost income.
When you need help from a Framingham workers’ compensation lawyer, the legal team at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. could protect your rights. Our attorneys and staff have provided compassionate legal representation to workers and their families for more than 60 years, and we are here to fight for you.
Workers’ compensation insurance is a state-mandated insurance that protects employees whose injuries or illnesses are directly related to their employment. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance, meaning that workers do not have to prove employer liability to receive benefits. In return, employees waive the right to sue their employer later.
In Massachusetts, employers with more than one employee must have workers’ compensation insurance. This includes owners who are also employees of their business.
Workers’ compensation insurance covers all medical bills for injuries and illnesses due to the worker’s employment. The insurance pays about 60 percent of the worker’s wages until they can return to work. If medical experts determine the worker is permanently disabled, workers’ compensation continues to make regular payments. A workers’ compensation lawyer in Framingham could explain your rights.
The idea of workers’ compensation insurance may seem straightforward: if you get injured at work, you report your injury to your manager or boss, get the medical care you need, and file a claim. In actuality, you may need a workers’ compensation attorney to help file the claim or to challenge a claim denial in Framingham.
Legal representation could help with claim denials, disputes, or appeals. The Department of Industrial Accidents reviews all claims and has a process for appealing denials. If you need to appeal a decision, you should have an attorney’s help. It is also important to have a lawyer’s help when dealing with complex cases (such as surgeries, temporary or permanent disability, and lost wages) and in handling high-pressure insurance tactics and settlement negotiations.
Whenever you must deal with insurance companies and government documents, it is best to have an attorney review your paperwork and ensure that everything is in order before you submit it.
The workers’ compensation attorneys at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. have been protecting workers’ rights in Framingham since 1957. We are here to answer your questions before issues arise in your case, so your claim can proceed as quickly as possible.
The Workers’ Compensation Act under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152 gives you the right to hire your own attorney and to see your own doctor if you choose. When you have us defending your rights, you can rely on us to give you accurate information about the law. If your claim is delayed or denied, we could begin the procedures necessary to appeal the decision, so you do not have to wait for the case to be processed.
Attorney’s fees are regulated in workers’ compensation claims. We cannot charge you anything for our services. State law requires the insurance company to negotiate our fees based on a schedule or as part of the settlement. Your first consultation is free, so there is never any cost to you.
If you have any questions or concerns about your workers’ compensation case, make an appointment with a Framingham workers’ compensation lawyer at Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. We could help you negotiate the best settlement in your case and protect your legal rights.
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