Workplace accidents can result in serious injuries and time away from work. If you suffer a work injury, you may be eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits. However, obtaining your rightful benefits can be challenging, which is why it is critical to work with a Pittsfield workers’ compensation lawyer who has extensive experience handling these types of claims.
At Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., a knowledgeable attorney could help you obtain the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that provides benefits to people who suffer injuries or develop medical conditions while at work or performing their job duties. Employers in the state must all carry sufficient workplace injury insurance to cover their injured or sick employees, and a lawyer in Pittsfield could help you navigate the process.
All employees injured in workplace accidents or while performing their job duties are eligible to collect workers’ compensation benefits. As workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, you do not need to prove that your employer did anything wrong to collect benefits.
Workers’ compensation benefits are exclusive, which means that you cannot sue your employer.
Our skilled attorneys could explain how the state workers’ compensation system works so you can fully understand your rights.
Workers’ compensation benefits provide injured, eligible employees with a way to obtain compensation, which can soften the financial impact of a workplace injury. An attorney in Pittsfield could help you understand the different types of benefits you may be able to receive through the workers’ compensation system.
You should be eligible to collect compensation to cover your reasonable medical expenses relating to your injuries. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152, § 30, your employer may require you to see an approved provider for your first appointment. After that initial visit, you can receive subsequent treatments from a provider of your choice. If you are experiencing a medical emergency and require urgent treatment, you do not need prior approval.
Workers’ compensation benefits only offer coverage for physical injuries. If your workplace injury results in emotional trauma, you cannot collect benefits for your pain and suffering, mental anguish, or other non-economic losses.
If your injuries result in a permanent partial or total disability, you might be eligible to collect disability benefits.
Workers’ compensation benefits cover a portion of your lost wages. You should be able to collect weekly payments to replace a portion of your missed wages while you are unable to work.
If your injuries prevent you from returning to the same type of work, and you need to take a lower-paying job, you could be eligible to collect a portion of the wage differential between your new job and your prior job.
If you can no longer perform your job duties due to your workplace injury, you may be able to collect vocational rehabilitation benefits, which could include education and training for a new position.
If a workplace accident resulted in the loss of your beloved spouse or parent, you could potentially collect death benefits.
The type and amount of benefits you may be able to collect depend on the severity of your injury. Some employers may dispute the extent of your injuries or even deny that they are workplace-related.
If you suffered a workplace injury or developed a medical condition because of your job, you deserve compensation. At Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., we could help you obtain the maximum possible workers’ compensation benefits to which you are eligible.
Contact us today to talk to a compassionate Pittsfield workers’ compensation lawyer and explore your legal options.
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