Massachusetts Workers Compensation Lawyer

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Heavy lifting is one of the most common workplace
injuries. These often result in musculoskeletal
disorders (MSD), which is defined by the U.S.
Department of Labor as an injury or disorder of
the muscles, tendons, joints, cartilage or spinal
discs, and tend to keep you out of work longer
than other workplace injuries. These are often
characterized by back or muscle pain which make
simple movements very difficult. Heavy lifting
is common and acceptable in the workplace, as it
is not the heavy lifting that causes the
injury, but the improper lifting techniques.
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Injuries involving heavy equipment are much more
applicable to those in the construction and
manufacturing fields, as these workers use heavy
machinery to work more efficiently. Injuries
involving heavy equipment are often the result of
an accident or negligence. Regardless, one is
still eligible for workers compensation benefits.
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Those who use a vehicle for work are at risk for
an automobile accident. This can include
salesmen, delivery people, and anyone else
driving a car for a work-related purpose.
Workers compensation benefits are available to
anyone who qualifies, regardless of who was at
fault in the motor vehicle accident.
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Falling at work is one of the most common
workplace injuries. Falling at work often results
in injuries such as sprains, pulls, tears,
fractures, and breaks. These injuries often
result in time lost from work, therefore, those
who suffer from a fall at work are entitled to
workers compensation benefits.
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