(781) 531-8673Work Injury Attorneys in Melrose, MA
Recovering Financial Compensation for Our Clients
When we go to our workplace, we assume that the owner, manager, and others will provide a safe work environment free of potential hazards. However, often through negligence and the careless actions of parties who are responsible for maintaining safety, individuals find themselves injured and unable to work.
If you or a family member has been injured on the job, there are a variety of options available to you in order to recover compensation for your injuries. The lawyers of the Martino Law Group, LLC can assist you with filing for workers’ compensation or bringing a lawsuit against your employer. We aren’t afraid of large insurance companies, and our concern lies with our client, not their shareholders. We will be happy to meet with you and review the facts and circumstances that surround your case and make a decision as to how to best move forward.
If you have been injured while at work, you need to speak with a qualified work injury lawyer as soon as possible. Often, there is a time limit for how long you have to file a claim. Let us help you navigate the complicated legal process involved in filing a claim for a workplace injury. Call 781-531-8673 to schedule your free consultation.
If You Are Injured at Work, Do You Have to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
The law in Massachusetts does not require that an injured worker hire a lawyer to obtain workers’ compensation. Nevertheless, your employer may attempt to dispute the cause or degree of your injury. Subsequently, they may also make an effort to withhold compensation.
In cases such as these, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced work injuries lawyer who has experience in dealing with the workers’ compensation system. Most workers’ compensation claims can be extremely confusing and difficult to try and pursue on your own. As in most cases, the insurance company is profit-driven and often looks to undervalue or even deny a claim in order to avoid a large payout.
A skilled lawyer can evaluate your claim and stand up to the insurance company on your behalf in order to seek compensation for your injuries.
Do You Have to File a Workers’ Comp Claim for Your Injuries?
One benefit of filing a workers’ compensation claim is that an employee only needs to demonstrate that they were injured while at work. Under the standard of law, employees are not required to prove that their employer’s negligent actions caused their injuries. However, workers’ comp benefits are extremely limited and do not provide financial compensation for pain and suffering. They are simply meant to help workers through the recovery process after a workplace injury.
Although Massachusetts does not permit employees to file a lawsuit against their employer for injuries, an employee can pursue a third-party claim if another individual who is not a co-worker or other entity is responsible for their injury. Third-party claims are common in manufacturing plants as well as on construction sites.
It is always best to consult with a knowledgeable work injury attorney to determine your rights and legal options for recovering compensation from your workplace accident. The injury attorneys of the Martino Law Group, LLC, have vast experience handling both workers’ comp and third-party injury cases and obtain positive results for our clients.
When Should You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim After You Have Been Injured?
It is in your best interest to file a workers’ compensation claim as soon as possible after you have been injured on the job. When you have been injured, you want to be certain that you will have income in order to support yourself and your family. The sooner that you file a claim, the sooner you may begin to receive benefits.
Another advantage of filing a claim as soon as you are injured is to help ensure that your employer does not contend that your injury was not a result of work-related duties. Often, employers begin to view injured workers as a liability and, as a result, begin to treat them in an unkind manner. Waiting to file can result in your worker’s compensation being denied. It can also affect any future personal injury claims.
The attorneys of Martino Law Group, LLC understand the workers’ compensation system and know what it takes to get benefits started for our clients, even when they may be initially denied. We are not afraid to fight the insurance companies to protect your rights.
Are You Considering Future Damages?
When you get injured on the job site, you usually consider how it will impact your life immediately. You will lose some wages because you need time off work to recover. You’ll have to pay for some medical expenses that you hope you’ll be compensated for. You’ll have to replace or repair property that is damaged because of someone else’s negligence. All of that is readily apparent, but have you considered the long-term impacts you will likely have to deal with?
More extreme injuries may take a considerable amount of treatment and therapy to repair. Lost income may become a permanent issue. If your injuries leave you disabled, you will likely have a lifetime of medical expenses to account for, not to mention the modifications that will likely be necessary in your home.
It is important to get immediate medical attention after your injury. It is even more important to follow all of your doctor’s medical instructions. Failing to follow your treatment plan will not only result in a lengthy recovery time, but it is also something your employer will be able to use against your personal injury claim.
Your top priority is probably getting better and getting back to work. Speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help you fully understand the long-term impact the negligent party’s actions have caused you. Speak with our team to find out how we can support you through this process.
How Can a Work Injuries Attorney Help You After You Have Been Injured on the Job?
The law that surrounds workplace injuries and workers’ compensation can be overly complex and difficult to understand on your own. A work injuries attorney has the legal knowledge and skill necessary to navigate the confusing process that often accompanies filing a workers’ compensation claim.
A work injuries attorney is also well acquainted with common medical issues that are the key component of workers’ compensation claims. The law always seems to be changing when it comes to workers’ rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Therefore, having a knowledgeable and skilled attorney on your side is crucial in your being able to receive compensation related to your work injuries.
If you feel that you are being treated unfairly by your employer or the workers’ compensation insurance company, you need to speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in cases that involve work-related injuries. The Martino Law Group, LLC of Melrose, MA, has a proven track record of achieving outcomes for clients that are fully favorable to them. When you have been injured, often the last thing that you want to do is deal with the insurance company or hear that your benefits have been denied. We are passionately committed to obtaining the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries should you be denied workers’ compensation benefits or need to file a third-party lawsuit.
Contact our law offices by calling (781) 531-8673 and ask to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team. Our qualified attorneys will be happy to review your case and make a determination on how to best move forward with your case.