Massachusetts
work injury lawyer and workers’ compensation advocate
Workers’ compensation guidance with local experience
From construction in the Boston Seaport to warehouse injuries along the Route 128 corridor, injured employees turn to Castel & Hall LLP for help. Our work injury lawyer team explains your rights under Massachusetts workers’ compensation and evaluates any additional
personal injury law claims when someone other than your employer contributed to the harm. We serve workers across Framingham, Woburn, Worcester, and Greater Boston.
When you can pursue more than workers’ comp
If a subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer caused your injury, you may file a civil lawsuit for damages not covered by workers’ comp—like pain and suffering. Construction falls, scaffold failures, forklift collisions, and unsafe machinery frequently implicate product liability or premises negligence. Castel & Hall investigates every angle to maximize recovery for you and your family.
Medical care, wage replacement, and claim disputes
Workers’ comp generally pays for approved medical treatment, a portion of lost wages, and vocational benefits—without proving fault. Insurers still deny or limit claims. We document injuries, coordinate with treating providers, and represent you at DIA proceedings to secure the full benefits you deserve. For serious trauma that alters daily life, we often coordinate with our severe injury team to calculate long-term needs.
Work Injury Lawyers – FAQ
If I’m hurt at work, do I sue my employer or file workers’ comp?
Workers’ compensation is typically the exclusive remedy against your employer (medical and wage benefits regardless of fault). You may also have a third-party lawsuit against others (subcontractors, property owners, product makers).
What benefits does Massachusetts workers’ comp provide?
Medical treatment, partial wage replacement (temporary total/partial disability), and, for certain permanent losses, schedule-based benefits. Vocational rehab may be available.
Can I choose my own doctor?
Yes, though insurers may request independent medical exams. Keep records and follow treatment plans.
What if my claim is denied?
You can appeal to the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). An attorney can handle conferences, hearings, and medical evidence.
How do third-party claims affect comp?
Recoveries from lawsuits may reimburse the comp insurer (lien), but careful negotiation can maximize your net.
What’s the deadline to report a work injury?
Report immediately to your employer and seek care. Formal DIA deadlines and notice rules apply—don’t delay.
Construction, industrial, and office injuries
We represent workers hurt by falls, electrical incidents, machine guarding failures, repetitive-strain injuries, toxic exposures, and vehicle crashes during deliveries. Our multilingual team meets clients where they are—at home, in the hospital, or via Zoom—to make the process manageable while you focus on healing.