Worcester Workplace Injury Attorneys Fight for Employees Hurt on the Job

Massachusetts law firm seeks maximum compensation for injured workers

On-the-job injuries happen in all types of industries and jobs. Whether you’ve suffered a broken bone or carpal tunnel syndrome, a work-related medical condition compromises your physical and financial well-being. Our diligent attorneys at Feinberg & Alban P.C. in Worcester help injured Massachusetts employees pursue financial compensation so they can keep paying their bills and feeding their families as they recover. 

Common types of workplace accidents

Some of the more common workplace accidents that lead to on-the-job injuries include:

• Falling from a ladder, scaffolding or elevated location

• Tripping or falling over extension cords or debris 
• Being struck by falling tools or other objects
• Being crushed between pieces of equipment
• Being injured by malfunctioning machinery
• Colliding with another vehicle while driving for work
• Sustaining injuries from repetitive motions
• Being exposed to chemicals and hazardous substances

When you are injured in the course of your work, you might wish to get the assistance of an attorney. A Worcester injury lawyer from our firm can assess your case and counsel you about the relief that might be available. 

Types of injuries in workplace accidents

There are a wide range of medical conditions that can be linked to employment. They include the following:  

• Broken bones
• Crush injuries
• Organ damage
• Chronic back pain
• Head, shoulder and neck injuries
• Traumatic brain injury 
• Soft tissue damage 
• Lacerations and bruising 
• Hearing loss
• Respiratory ailments 

If you’ve sustained a serious work-related injury, your first source of relief is likely your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. These benefits cover medical expenses and replace some lost wages. Depending on the specific circumstances of your injuries, you may have additional options for compensation, such as a third-party legal claim against a general contractor, an equipment manufacturer, negligent driver or contractor, and we will discuss your options with you to find the best approach. In a third-party personal injury lawsuit, you can collect damages that are not provided through workers’ comp. 

Workplace safety requirements

Employers are required under regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Massachusetts State Plan to maintain safe workplaces. Our Verdicts and Settlements pages show our significant success in this complicated area of law. This includes following all safety and health standards, finding and correcting hazards, informing employees about possible dangers, providing safety training and supplying required protective equipment cost free. Whether all safety rules were followed by your employer or not, your employer is required to carry workers’ comp and you are entitled to receive benefits if you are injured in the course of your employment duties.   

Workers’ compensation insurance claims process

After being injured at work, get medical treatment. Let the medical provider know that it is a workplace injury. Inform your employer of your injuries. A claim will be filed with your employer’s workers’ comp insurance carrier. Your employer must also report the injury to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). If your initial claim is denied, you can appeal the decision to the DIA. Sometimes, even though workers’ comp is intended to provide benefits to injured workers without them having to prove fault, employers and insurers deny claims, alleging fraud or a pre-existing condition. For this reason, it is beneficial to get the help of a workplace injury attorney as soon as you’ve been hurt. Our lawyers will fight for the full compensation to which you may be entitled. 

As discussed, you may also have a claim for your injuries against a person or company who is not your employer. That can result in a significantly larger recovery for you. Our Verdicts and Settlements page lists many million-dollar recoveries for construction accidents against third-parties.

Reach out to a Massachusetts workplace injury attorney for help

At the Massachusetts firm of Feinberg & Alban P.C., we assist injured workers in Worcester County, and throughout the area. We represent clients in workers’ comp initial claims, appeals and personal injury lawsuits against third parties. To speak with a workplace injury lawyer in a free consultation, call 617-232-5950 or contact us online.