Workers' Compensation Benefits Eligibility in Massachusetts
Employees injured during the course of employment may be eligible to receive workers' compensation for disability benefits. However, there are stringent requirements that must be met pertaining to timelines and application procedures.
At Beagan Law Office, LLC, in Medford, Massachusetts, I guide injured workers through the workers' compensation application process. If there is an initial denial, I file appeals on behalf of my clients. My goal is to obtain the benefits you need while helping to make your return to work as seamless as possible.
Contact me, Attorney Sean Beagan, if you or a loved one were injured on the job. Call me at 781-393-9948 or send an e-mail to schedule a consultation.
Determining Eligibility
If you were injured in the course of your employment, you may be eligible for medical benefits, lost wages and compensation for any loss of function/use of body parts. In order to collect lost wages for a work-related injury, you must be out of work for five consecutive days due to the injury.
It is crucial to report the injury to your employer and to obtain medical care promptly. Without documenting your injury, it may be difficult to prove the extent of the injury or that it was work related.
Obtaining Disability Benefits
The amount of benefits you receive is determined by your earning capacity and by the severity of your injury. Temporary total disability is paid at 60 percent of your average weekly wage for the year prior to the date of injury. Partial disability is paid at a lower rate, based on your earning capacity and extent of disability. If you are able to work, you are not eligible for disability benefits.
As a lawyer, I represent injured workers applying for disability benefits and those appealing denied benefits. I understand the law and I have more than 10 years of experience navigating the disability system. With that understanding and experience, I can provide answers to my clients' questions and ensure they receive the full and complete payment of benefits they are eligible for after suffering a work-related injury.
To learn more about eligibility for disability benefits, contact me at 781-393-9948 or e-mail me to schedule a free initial consultation.
Further Information
Beagan Law Office, LLC
4 River Street
Medford, MA 02155
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