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 Worcester County, Massachusetts if you were injured at work or during the course of your employment.
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Lawyer Referral Service in Worcester County, MA - The Worcester County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Worcester, MA. The non-profit public service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified local attorney with experience in the needed practice area. The service does not provide any pro bono services. It is intended for individuals who can afford reasonable attorney fees but need help finding the right attorney.