Workers’ Compensation

Accidents happen on a daily basis throughout Massachusetts. Some accidents are minor and cause little harm to the individual. However, other accidents produce an entirely different scenario, leaving a family wondering what happened and how to recover from the loss of their loved one. One family is now experiencing this loss due to a recent workplace accident that resulted in the death of a loved one. Truck drivers often work far from home delivering items over a large geographical area. Recently, a 24-year-old truck driver from the other side of the country had delivered his load of water pipes to…

The average Massachusetts resident gets up and goes to work most days throughout the week. Some of these jobs are in an office answering phones, working with clients or designing new buildings; others are outside at construction sites, plants or similar environments. Some individuals love their jobs; others would rather be doing something else. Regardless, each individual leaves for work each day with the expectation of returning home safe and sound. The idea of losing one's life as a result of a workplace accident just usually does not come to mind. A recent accident at a cement plant has been at the…

Every day, people all over Massachusetts wake up and get ready to go to work. They eat breakfast, brush their teeth and say goodbye to their loved ones. All this is done without thinking of the possibility that this could be the last time that this routine is followed. The possibility of a workplace accident is usually not a part of the normal morning routine. The majority of workplace accidents – a sprained ankle or a cut hand – can be considered minor. When these occur, a trip to the emergency room and perhaps a day or two of rest are normally…

When working with large, industrial equipment, workers are often made aware of the potential dangers. Even though most companies have safety procedures in place, a workplace accident can still happen, leaving families in Massachusetts wondering how they will cope with the consequences. Unfortunately, one out-of-state family is likely still coming to terms with the news that their loved one was killed in an accident while at work. The accident happened one afternoon on a day in mid-June. According to reports, the 19-year-old employee was working near machinery used to roll steel. Unfortunately, he was pulled into the machine and crushed. Rescue workers…

The number of people killed while completing their job responsibilities has drastically fallen over the course of the last several decades. Even with increased standards and improved technologies, however, workplace accidents resulting in fatalities still occur. While family of the victims of fatal accidents in Massachusetts may be entitled to workers' compensation, many need additional help to ensure fair treatment. While a workplace fatality can occur in any occupation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration claims that 828 fatalities in 2013 occurred in the construction industry. This number represents 20 percent of all fatalities in that year. These accidents are caused…

While many in Massachusetts can identify jobs that have significant risks, some may be unaware of the risks faced by those who work in trenches. A collapse of a trench can often have serious consequences, as evidenced by a recent out-of-state incident. Two people were killed and a third was injured in a workplace accident that has resulted in a federal investigation. The incident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. on a day in early May. According to reports, three men were working in a trench described as 9-feet deep when it reportedly collapsed. One of the men was still visible,…

Everything that a person does likely has some degree of risk. Unfortunately, those who work in the construction industry in Massachusetts are likely very familiar with the possibility of injury, or even death, as a result of a workplace accident. In fact, all workers face the potential of injury while completing their job responsibilities, prompting states to require employees to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage. One out-of-state man may qualify for these benefits after an accident at a construction site sent him to the hospital. The man was reportedly working on scaffolding approximately 25 feet in the air. Officials say…

Educators in Massachusetts and across the country are often known for their dedication to the safety and well-being of their students. They frequently put in additional time and money into their profession to ensure that their students receive the best possible education. A recent out-of-state workplace accident reveals that some educators are willing to place their own lives in danger to protect the children for which they are responsible. The incident occurred one afternoon in late January. According to reports, a bus jumped a curb, striking the school's principal and two students. While the principal died as a result of injuries suffered…

When many people consider dangerous jobs, police officers and firefighters often come to mind. While these types of occupations do have many unique dangers, other occupations -- including those requiring employees to work with volatile chemicals -- are equally dangerous. For example, investigators in Massachusetts are still working to determine the exact cause of a workplace accident that left five people injured on the job. According to reports, an explosion occurred at a laboratory in early January. Investigators are still working to determine the cause but believe it was related to a volatile chemical, trimethylaluminum, used in the manufacture of…

There are a variety of different accidents that can happen in Massachusetts workplaces. For those who work with heavy machinery, there may be additional risks. Unfortunately, one out-of-state family is coping with the loss of their family member in a recent fatal workplace accident. According to reports, paramedics received a call regarding an accident just after 8:30 a.m. on a day in early January. Unfortunately, when they arrived they discovered that the 60-year-old man had passed away as a result of the injuries he suffered in the accident.  The man was reportedly lubricating the gears of an industrial elevator when he…