Hanover Workers’ Compensation Attorney

by Steve Hopper Content Writer

Introduction

Work injuries are very common these days. People who work in the construction,  medical and chemical industries are more likely to experience a work related injury.  Loss of work translates into lost wages as well as undergoing expensive medical treatment.

Workers’ Compensation insurance protects workers rights to wages as well as covering medical expenses if injured during the course of employment.

Workers’ Compensation Hanover, MA

Law Firms are available to help protect your rights for the wage and medical benefits you are entitled to if injured on the job.  Hiring a law firm that specializes in workers’ compensation law like the Ladas Law Firm will work to your advantage   ensuring your right to compensation.   

Should you be injured at work, seek medical attention at once and  report it to your employer.  Documenting the details of how it occurred as well as the severity of the injury and if there were any witnesseses is very important.  Depending upon the extent of your injury, you may not be able to work for weeks, months or possibly a year or longer.  There is a chance that you may not be able to return to your previous position at well.  During that time you will incur major medical expenses for treatment of your injury which may involve surgery and physical therapy.

You are entitled to compensation for your injury.  This compensation will be in the form of medical insurance coverage and weekly payments from your employer’s insurance carrier. 

Types of Workplace Injuries

Lifting

One of the most common types of work related injuries is caused by trying to lift or move a heavy object. 

You may get a musculoskeletal disorder which is an injury caused by muscle or tendons.  The  injury may also occur in cartilage, spinal discs, and joints which will cause muscle or back pain for a longer period of time.

Heavy equipment handling

Heavy equipment injuries are common in the construction and manufacturing industries. Workers in these industries often operate heavy machinery which may result in an injury. 

Automobile accidents

Employees using vehicles in the workplace such as drivers of delivery trucks or transportation vehicles are also prone to injury. 

Fall from Heights

Fractures and breaks as well as sprains or ligament tears are common injuries  should you fall from a height while working.

Workers Compensation Attorney Hanover

Have you received the benefits from your employer that you are entitled to? Are you satisfied with the medical treatment you have received?  Hiring a  Workers Compensation Attorney Hanover will give you an advantage when handling your claim.  An attorney will help to ensure that your rights are protected.  The employer’s insurance company is there to protect your employer, not you. 

You will need legal expertise to help fight for you. The insurance company will try to settle claims at a reduced amount should you try negotiating with them. 

Conclusion

Do not hesitate to seek legal representation if you are unable to work due to a work-related injury.  You will be fighting for your rights against your employer as well as their insurance carrier.  Ladas Law Firm has extensive experience in representing workers’ compensation clients and fighting for their rights.

 

Contact US:

Ladas Law Firm, P.C. 

90 Rockland Street, Suite 4 

Hanover, MA 02339 

Website: http://www.ladaslaw.com/ 

Email: sladas@ladaslaw.com 

Telephone: (781) 829-9191  

Toll Free: (844) 291-4296

Fax: (781) 829-2161

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