In Massachusetts, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage protects employees when they suffer injuries or occupational illnesses at work. Employees do not have to prove that their employers were negligent to recover benefits from workers’ compensation. However, they also generally do not have the right to file negligence lawsuits against their …
How Does Workers’ Comp Work?
Employees who are injured or sickened while working on the job in Massachusetts have the right to file workers’ compensation claims with their employers’ insurance carriers. Also known as workers’ comp, workers’ compensation is designed to provide workers with a way to recover benefits without having to prove fault. Because of the availability of workers’ …
What Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
What is workers’ compensation insurance? It is a type of government-mandated insurance that is designed to protect workers who are injured while they are working. If you are injured at your job in Massachusetts, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim through your employer. Scroll down to better understand how this program …
Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied? Follow These Steps.
Was your workers’ compensation claim denied? Your related expenses should be covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance; however, sometimes these claims are not approved. If your claim was denied, don’t fret. The attorneys at Ellis & Associates can help you understand why your claim failed and walk you through the steps to recover benefits for …