Our team at Jason Stone Injury Lawyers can help you learn how to file for workers’ compensation in Massachusetts. We can walk you through each step of the process and help you track all losses caused by an on-the-job accident.
You can hire a Boston workers’ compensation lawyer to help with paperwork. We’ll answer any questions you may have about your claim. We’ll take your side as part of our Stone Cold Guarantee.
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How do You File a Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Filing a workers’ comp claim in Massachusetts takes several steps. First of all, you need to report the accident to your employer. Ensure you request a copy of the official accident report for your records.
You must also report your claim to the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). We can help you submit the correct paperwork with your claim as you seek compensation.
How do You File a Claim with the DIA?
You can file your workers’ comp claim by mail or in person. You need to submit Form 110 – Employee Claim. Generally, you’ll need three copies of your form and any supplementary materials supporting your claim.
You must provide detailed information about your accident when you file a workers’ comp claim. For example, you’ll need to send information about:
- The date your injury occurred
- The first day you missed work
- The fifth day you missed at work
- The date you went for treatment
- The time you’ll spend off work (if you have this information)
You’ll also need to provide information about the type and extent of your injuries, where you sought medical care, and your current doctor. Additionally, you need to give details about the kind of benefits you want and the workers’ comp insurance carrier associated with your employer.
Do You Need Any Other Information?
You also need to provide documentation that supports your workers’ comp claim. Generally, you must provide at least one of the following pieces of evidence with your initial claim. You have to provide the rest when you come to conciliation.
You may need to provide:
- The names of the witnesses to the accident
- Witness statements
- Any accident reports
- Medical reports about your injuries
- Unpaid medical bills
We can help you collect all relevant documents and evidence supporting your workers’ comp claim. You focus on your recovery; we’ll handle everything else.
What Compensation do You Get with a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
After filing a workers’ comp claim, you can get funds to cover the losses caused by your on-the-job accident. A personal injury lawyer may help you secure damages for your:
Medical Expenses
Workers’ compensation benefits can cover your healthcare costs after an accident. You may get funds to cover all reasonable medical care, including the costs of prescription medications and mileage reimbursement if you drive to your appointments.
Lost Pay
You may receive funds to cover your wage loss after an accident. Generally, Massachusetts provides you with 66% of the average weekly wage for the state. You can only start receiving compensation for lost pay after missing an entire week of work.
Disfigurement or Scarring from the Accident
Sometimes, on-the-job accidents leave workers with permanent disfigurements or loss of function to the:
- Hands
- Neck
- Face
You may receive a lump sum payment for your losses in this situation. Our team can help you assess the value of these expenses.
Other Potential Losses
The workers’ comp program in Massachusetts may provide you with other benefits after an accident. For example, you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation.
Additionally, you may have a chance to secure damages to cover burial costs and funeral benefits if you lost a loved one in a workplace accident. You may even receive a percentage of your loved one’s lost income if you lost a spouse.
How Long do You Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Massachusetts uses a four-year statute of limitations for many workers’ comp claims, giving you time to file a claim if you do not immediately recognize a workplace injury, such as a repetitive stress injury caused by work tasks.
However, you need to report your accident as quickly as possible. Waiting to file a claim can lead to delays or may even cause the denial of your claim, as the system may decide something else caused your injury and losses.
We’ll get back to you within 24 hours when you contact us for help after an accident. Take proactive steps to secure compensation today.
Speak to Us About Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim
You can contact our team at Jason Stone Injury Lawyers to learn how to file for workers’ compensation in Massachusetts. We’ll use our decades of experience to walk you through the process, focusing on your needs as a local law firm.
You can complete our online contact form or call to begin the legal process.
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