Boston Workers Compensation Lawyer
A workplace injury can upend your life.
A serious injury on the job can leave you unable to work and facing rising bills. Workers compensation provides medical care and wage benefits no matter who was at fault, and a lawyer can fight a denial or delay.
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An injury at work can turn your life upside down. A fall from a ladder, a back hurt lifting, a repetitive strain that builds over months, or an illness from exposure on the job can leave you unable to work and unsure how you will pay for care or support your family. Massachusetts workers compensation exists for exactly these moments. It is a no-fault system, which means you do not have to prove your employer did anything wrong to receive medical treatment and wage benefits, you only have to show that you were hurt on the job. In practice, though, getting the full benefits you are owed is not always so simple.
Insurers do not always pay what they should. A claim can be denied, benefits can be delayed or cut off, and an injured worker can be pressured into returning before they are ready or accepting a settlement that falls short. A Boston workers compensation lawyer makes sure your injury is properly documented, fights a denial or a cutoff, and pursues every benefit the law provides. Larson Law represents injured workers across Boston and Suffolk County, and there is no fee unless we recover for you, so standing up for your benefits costs you nothing up front.
Some injuries also involve someone other than the employer, a negligent driver, a property owner, or the maker of a dangerous machine. In those cases you may have a separate injury claim on top of workers compensation, one that can include losses workers comp does not pay. Sorting out whether such a claim exists is one of the most valuable things a lawyer can do, because it can significantly change what you recover.
A serious work injury brings costs and worries that reach well beyond the first medical bill. A lawyer handles the insurer and the paperwork so you can focus on healing, and because we work on a contingency fee, getting answers costs you nothing up front.
Work injuries take many forms, and the system is meant to cover all of them. We help people hurt in a sudden accident, a fall, a crush, a vehicle crash on the job, and people whose injuries built up over time, from repetitive strain, heavy lifting, or exposure to something harmful. Some return to work in weeks; others face surgery, lasting limits, or a permanent inability to do the job they had. In each case the first job is to document that the injury is work-related and to secure the medical care and wage benefits the law provides, then to look for any third-party claim that could add to the recovery. That is exactly what a lawyer who handles these claims is there to do.
If you are not sure whether your injury is covered, or you have already run into trouble with the insurer, that is exactly what a free review is for. We will explain plainly where you stand and what we can do to help, with no obligation and nothing owed unless we win.
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How work injury benefits work.
Workers compensation is a no-fault system
The Massachusetts workers compensation system is designed to help injured workers without a fight over blame. You do not have to prove your employer was negligent, only that you were hurt in the course of your job. In exchange for that no-fault protection, the law generally makes workers compensation your exclusive remedy against your employer, meaning you usually cannot sue the employer for the injury. Under MGL Chapter 152 Section 24, an employee is treated as having waived the right to sue the employer for a compensable injury. That trade-off is why getting the full benefits you are entitled to matters so much.
What your benefits cover
Workers compensation can cover the reasonable medical treatment your injury requires, a portion of the wages you lose while you cannot work, and benefits for a permanent injury or loss of function. It can also include help returning to work. What it does not pay, unlike a personal injury claim, is compensation for pain and suffering, which is one reason a third-party claim can matter when one is available. A lawyer can make sure every category of benefit you qualify for is claimed and paid.
When you can also bring a third-party claim
If someone other than your employer caused your injury, a careless driver, a property owner, or the maker of a defective machine, you may have a separate injury claim alongside your workers compensation case. The right to pursue that third party is recognized under MGL Chapter 152 Section 15, and such a claim can include losses workers comp does not, like pain and suffering. If a work injury proved fatal, the family may also bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229. A workers compensation claim must generally be filed within four years under MGL Chapter 152 Section 41, so acting promptly protects your rights.
We also know how insurers approach these claims, and we are ready for it. They may dispute that the injury happened at work, question the medical evidence, argue you can return before you are ready, or push to cut off benefits or settle the claim cheaply. We answer those tactics with proof: the injury report, the medical records, the opinions of treating doctors, and a clear account of how the work caused the harm, presented through the Department of Industrial Accidents process where these disputes are decided. Because we prepare each case carefully and are ready to take a denial to a hearing, our position carries weight, which is often what it takes to get benefits paid or restored. Throughout, you pay nothing up front and owe a fee only if we recover for you.
The third-party question is one of the most important a lawyer can ask, because it can change everything about what you recover. Workers compensation pays medical bills and a portion of lost wages, but it does not pay for pain and suffering or the full value of a serious injury. When a party outside your workplace shares the blame, a delivery driver who hit you, a general contractor on a site, a property owner, or the maker of a defective tool or machine, a separate injury claim against that party can include those additional losses. We routinely look beyond the workers compensation claim to see whether such a case exists, because for many seriously injured workers it is where the larger part of a fair recovery is found.
Your Boston workers compensation lawyer knows these claims.
Where work injuries happen in Boston
Work injuries happen across every industry in the city, on the construction sites that fill the skyline, in the warehouses and loading docks, in hospitals and labs, in restaurants and hotels, on the roads for drivers and delivery workers, and in offices where repetitive strain builds over time. A single fall, a lifting injury, a machine that malfunctioned, or a long exposure to something harmful can all qualify. Wherever and however you were hurt on the job, the workers compensation system is meant to support you while you recover.
Care and where these claims are decided
Injured workers in Boston are often treated at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Workers compensation disputes in Massachusetts are handled through the Department of Industrial Accidents rather than the regular courts, a process with its own rules, deadlines, and hearings. A lawyer who knows that system, and how the insurers operate within it, can guide your claim through each stage and push back when benefits are denied or delayed.
Why fast action protects your claim
The strength of a workers compensation claim often depends on what is documented early. Reporting the injury promptly, getting prompt medical care, and keeping careful records all help establish that the injury is work-related, which is exactly what an insurer may try to dispute. Acting early also protects any third-party claim, where evidence at the scene can fade fast. Larson Law helps you build that record from the start, and we never charge anything up front to do it.
Reaching out after a work injury should be simple, especially when an insurer is already questioning your claim or pressing you to return before you are ready, so we keep the first conversation easy and pressure-free. Call or send a message and a Boston workers compensation lawyer will listen to what happened, explain the benefits you may be owed, and lay out the likely next steps. If we take your case, we handle the filings, deal with the insurer, gather the medical support, and represent you at any conference or hearing, keeping you informed at each stage. If we do not, you will still leave understanding your rights. Either way the review is free, your information stays private, and you owe nothing unless we win.
If you are unsure whether your injury qualifies, or the insurer has already denied or delayed your claim, it still costs nothing to find out where you stand. Many injured workers assume a denial is final, or that a sore back or a condition that built up over time will not be covered, only to learn that the law is on their side and that benefits, and sometimes a third-party claim, are available. The sooner a lawyer reviews your situation, the more can be done to protect your benefits and any deadline. Tell us what happened, and we will give you an honest assessment of your options, at no cost and with no obligation, so you can focus on getting better.
Your benefits should cover your real losses.
A work injury can leave you with costs and lost income that pile up while you are unable to work. Workers compensation can cover medical treatment, a portion of your lost wages, and benefits for a permanent injury, and a third-party claim, when one exists, can add more. A full claim accounts for everything you are entitled to.
None of this should fall on you while you are trying to heal. The point of working with a lawyer is that the paperwork, the deadlines, the medical proof, and the back-and-forth with the insurer become our job, not yours. You focus on your recovery, and we focus on securing every benefit and pursuing any third-party claim, with nothing owed unless we win.
If you are not sure what your claim should include, we can walk you through it during that free review.
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Lost Wages While You Heal
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What to do after a work injury.
Report the injury and get medical care
Tell your employer about the injury in writing as soon as you can and get medical care right away. Prompt reporting builds the record your claim depends on, which an insurer will question if you wait.
Keep records of everything
Save copies of the injury report, your medical records and bills, and any letters from the insurer. Note how the injury happened and who saw it, and keep track of the work and the wages that you lose.
Talk to a lawyer before you settle
Before you accept a settlement or let the insurer cut off your benefits, talk with a lawyer who can review the claim. Early advice protects your benefits and your deadline while you focus on recovery.
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Talk with a Boston workers compensation lawyer now.
If you were hurt on the job in Boston, you should not have to fight the insurer alone while you heal. A Boston workers compensation lawyer can document your injury, fight a denial or a cutoff, and pursue every benefit you are owed, along with any third-party claim that may exist. If a work injury proved fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229. There is no fee unless we win, so reach out today for a free, private case review.
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Larson Law helps injured workers and families across Massachusetts after a serious workplace injury. If a work injury has left you hurt in Boston, we are ready to listen and explain your options at no cost.
Wherever and however you were hurt on the job in Boston, the same goals apply: document that the injury is work-related, secure the benefits you are owed, and look for any third-party claim that could add to your recovery. Reach out whenever you are ready, and we will explain where you stand and what the next steps could be, at no cost and with no fee unless we win.
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Do I qualify for workers compensation?
Most employees in Massachusetts are covered. Workers compensation is a no-fault system, so you generally qualify if you were hurt in the course of your job, no matter who was to blame, as long as your employer was required to carry coverage, which nearly all are. It covers sudden injuries like a fall as well as conditions that develop over time, such as repetitive strain or an illness from exposure at work. If you are unsure whether your injury qualifies, a lawyer can review the facts. A free review can tell you where you stand, at no cost.
What benefits can I receive?
Workers compensation can cover the reasonable medical care your injury requires, a portion of the wages you lose while you cannot work, and benefits for a permanent injury or loss of function, along with help returning to work. It does not pay for pain and suffering the way a personal injury claim does. The exact benefits depend on the nature of your injury and how it affects your ability to work. A lawyer can make sure every category of benefit you qualify for is claimed and that the insurer pays what it should.
What if my claim was denied?
A denial is not the end of your claim. Insurers deny claims for many reasons, disputing that the injury is work-related, questioning the medical evidence, or arguing you can still work, and many denials are overturned. Massachusetts has a process through the Department of Industrial Accidents to challenge a denial, with conferences and hearings where you can present evidence. A lawyer can build the medical and factual support your claim needs and represent you through that process, which is often what it takes to get a denial reversed and your benefits paid.
Can I be fired for filing a claim?
It is against the law for an employer to fire or punish you simply for filing a workers compensation claim or exercising your rights under the system. If an employer retaliates against you for claiming the benefits you are owed, you may have a separate legal claim for that retaliation. That said, these situations can be complicated, and the protections have limits. If you believe you were disciplined or let go because you filed a claim, a lawyer can review what happened and explain the options available to you.
Can I sue my employer?
Usually not. In exchange for the no-fault benefits the system provides, workers compensation is generally your exclusive remedy against your employer, and under MGL Chapter 152 Section 24 an employee is treated as having waived the right to sue the employer for a compensable injury. There are limited exceptions, and a different rule applies when a party other than your employer caused your injury. A lawyer can tell you whether any exception or a separate claim against a third party applies to your situation.
What if someone else caused my injury?
Then you may have a separate claim in addition to workers compensation. If a party other than your employer, such as a careless driver, a property owner, or the maker of a defective machine, caused your injury, the right to pursue them is recognized under MGL Chapter 152 Section 15. A third-party claim can include losses workers comp does not pay, like pain and suffering. Identifying one of these claims can significantly change what you recover, and a lawyer can investigate whether a third party shares responsibility for your injury.
How long do I have to file?
A workers compensation claim must generally be filed within four years under MGL Chapter 152 Section 41, measured from when you became aware that your condition was related to your work. You should also report the injury to your employer as soon as you can, since delay can give the insurer a reason to dispute the claim. If your injury also involves a third party, a different deadline applies to that separate claim, so it is best to speak with a lawyer early to protect every option.
What if the insurer stops my benefits?
You do not have to simply accept it. Insurers sometimes try to cut off or reduce benefits by arguing you have recovered or can return to work, even when you are not ready. Massachusetts provides a process to challenge that decision through the Department of Industrial Accidents, where you can present medical evidence to support continued benefits. A lawyer can gather that evidence, push back against an unjustified cutoff, and represent you at the conferences and hearings where these disputes are decided, working to restore the benefits you depend on.
Should I accept a settlement offer?
Not before understanding what it is worth. Insurers may offer a lump-sum settlement to close a claim, and once you accept, you generally give up the right to future benefits for that injury, even if your condition worsens or you need more care later. Whether a settlement is fair depends on your medical situation, your ability to work, and the benefits you would otherwise receive. A lawyer can evaluate an offer, explain what you may be giving up, and negotiate for a fair amount before you agree to anything.
What if a loved one died from a work injury?
If a work injury proved fatal, the family may be entitled to workers compensation death benefits, and may also have a wrongful death claim under MGL Chapter 229 if a party other than the employer was responsible. These claims can provide support for the family after a devastating loss. They are painful and can be legally complex, and a lawyer can handle the process so the family can focus on each other, never paying anything up front and owing a fee only if there is a recovery.
How much does a workers compensation lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. Larson Law handles workers compensation claims on a contingency fee, so there is no charge unless we recover benefits for you, and the first review is always free. In workers compensation cases, attorney fees are regulated and often paid through the system when we win, rather than out of your pocket. We are only paid from a successful result, which lets an injured worker stand up to the insurer without paying out of pocket while they recover, so cost is never a reason to wait to get advice.
What should I do after a work injury?
Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as you can, and get medical care right away, telling the provider it happened at work. Keep copies of the injury report, your medical records, and anything the insurer sends you, and write down how the injury happened and who witnessed it. Track the work and pay you lose. Before accepting a settlement or letting the insurer cut off benefits, talk with a lawyer, who can protect your benefits and look for any third-party claim.
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