If you have suffered an injury the resulting pain might be ongoing. Your entire life can be turned upside down, particularly if the injury occurred on the job. Rather than trust that worker’s comp will treat you fairly, you should determine whether you need to hire a lawyer.

Massachusetts legal team Chernick & Chernick can review your case and advise your best course of action. With 25-plus years of experience, they have encountered a variety of scenarios involving workplace injuries, and have transportation specialists and medical professionals.

Lost Income Compensation

Inability to work often puts accident and injury victims in financial straits. Even if you have a huge nest egg, worker’s compensation must provide you with regular payments. Contacting an attorney is prudent if you are not receiving your payments or believe the calculations are incorrect.

Most people are due 60 percent of their gross weekly average pay, although exceptions exist. However, there is a cap on payment amounts and high earners might receive a lower percentage as a result. For those in chronic pain, suffering from permanent disability, the amount can rise to 66 percent.

Get Medical Providers Off Your Back

Workplace accidents often result in emergency and specialty medical services that are each billed independently. As a result, you might receive multiple bills each month. These constant reminders can disrupt the peace you need to heal well.

Workers compensation is responsible for paying your medical bills. At Chernick & Chernick we can examine the records to ensure you are being charged for the treatments you receive and that all of your covered expenses are included in your compensation. Keep all of the financial records for prescriptions and medical travel expenses.

What If Someone Else Was at Fault?

In some instances, workplace injuries result from the negligence of someone else. If you have been assaulted by a customer, client or stranger while on the clock it is important to verify facts and appropriate avenues of legal compensation. These are complex situations that often require professional settlement services.

We are proud to offer worker’s comp services for Massachusetts residents. Contact us today to arrange for a free consultation.