Experienced and Effective Workplace Accident Lawyers: Getting You Maximum Benefits and Compensation
The Taunton workers' compensation benefits lawyers at Percy, Tedeschi & Associates, P.C., have the experience and knowledge to get you needed compensation and benefits for your injuries. We thoroughly investigate the incident, reviewing company records, medical records, police records and other information. We are committing to utilizing all means necessary to obtain rightful compensation. We provide compassion and support while aggressively pursuing justice.
Call us toll free at 800-708-6240 or contact us online to set up a free initial consultation today. We have the experience to handle simple and complex claims, and we would be pleased to consult with you when you are choosing who will represent you.
We stay focused on your case, your needs, and your results— that is our promise to you. We fight for you, and we won't stop fighting until we get you maximum compensation as soon as possible. And, as with all workers' compensation matters, you do not pay our fees; they are paid by the insurers.
Available Workers' Comp Benefits: We Fight to Protect You
One of the most important things people want to know after a workplace accident or job-related injury occurs is this: What medical and income benefits can I expect to see? This question is a natural one and has nothing to do with greed. It is simply about the economic realities created by the inability to earn a paycheck and the high costs of medical care.
Aggressive Workers' Compensation Attorneys: Your Sword and Shield
Our workers compensation and on-the-job injury lawyers can answer your questions and practice the skilled legal representation you need to navigate through the Massachusetts workers' compensation system. We will fight for you and your right to full, fair and complete benefits and compensation.
At Percy, Tedeschi & Associates, P.C., we protect the rights of the injured employee in Massachusetts. Our knowledge of the law, our familiarity with the people who make the system work, and our dedication have produced successful results for our clients. If you have been injured and qualify for benefits, you may expect to receive:
- Temporary total benefits are often referred to as "Section 34 benefits." If your injury or illness leaves you unable to work for six or more full or partial calendar days, you may be entitled to receive 60 percent of your gross average weekly wage. Your gross average weekly wage will be inclusive of any overtime and bonuses you have received in the 52 weeks before your injury occurred. The state does set a maximum weekly wage in October every year. You can receive these benefits for up to 156 weeks. Compensation begins on the sixth day of incapacity; you will not be compensated for the first five days of incapacity unless you are disabled for more than 21 days.
- Partial incapacity benefits are often referred to as "Section 35 benefits." If your injury allows you to still work but results in you losing part of your earning capacity, because you are forced to change jobs at a lower pay rate or to work fewer hours, you may be entitled to 75 percent of what your total temporary workers' compensation benefits would be. You can receive these benefits for a maximum of 260 weeks.
- Permanent and total incapacity benefits are often referred to as "Section 34A benefits." If your injuries cause you to be permanently and totally unable to do any kind of work because of your work-related illness or injury, you could be entitled to two-thirds or 66.67 percent of your gross average weekly wage. You are entitled to these benefits as long as you are completely disabled.
- Medical benefits are available if you suffer a work-related illness or injury that requires medical treatment. You are entitled to adequate and reasonable medical care as well prescription reimbursement and mileage reimbursement for travel related to all of your medical treatment. It is important to note that you are entitled to this variety of workers' compensation benefits for as long as medical services are still required due to your injury or illness.
- Loss of function/disfigurement benefits can be collected if your injury has resulted in the permanent loss of a specific bodily function. You may also be entitled to this benefit if your injury or illness results in a scar on your face, neck, or hands. A loss of function or disfigurement payment is a one-time payment and is dependent upon the severity of the loss of function and/or scar incurred.
Contact Our Massachusetts Medical Benefit Compensation Attorneys for More Information
To learn more about the workers' compensation benefits that you may be entitled to receive, reach out to one of our experienced workers' comp lawyers today. Call us toll free at 800-708-6240 or contact our law firm online. We also have staff members who speak Spanish and Portuguese.
