All states have enacted workers' compensation laws. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides a replacement for lost wages and medical benefits to an employment who is injured at work or during the course of his or her employment.
In exchange, the employee relinquishes the right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for a tort claim or negligence.
Workers' comp is also intended to provide payments to employees for permanent or temporary disabilities.
In most states, it is against the law for an employer to fire an employee for reporting an injury covered under workers' compensation.
Contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Hampden County, Massachusetts if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Hampden County, MA - The Hampden County Bar Association (HCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) from its offices in Springfield, Massachusetts. The service is recognized by the American Bar Association for helping individuals and businesses find a private attorney experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Hundreds of local attorneys participate in the service and have agreed to provide a 30 minute consultation in exchange for a $25.00 consultation fee. During the consultation, you can discuss the case with the attorney and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.