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If you were hurt at work in Lawrence, Massachusetts workers' compensation pays about 60 percent of your average weekly wage while you cannot work, plus reasonable medical care (M.G.L. c. 152); you generally cannot sue your own employer, but a third party such as an equipment maker or a subcontractor can be sued.
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Lawrence: the short answer
Massachusetts workers' compensation pays approximately 60 percent of your average weekly wage tax-free while you cannot work, plus all reasonable medical care related to the injury under M.G.L. c. 152. Most claims also resolve with a lump-sum settlement at the Department of Industrial Accidents. You generally cannot sue your employer in tort for a workplace injury, but third-party claims against equipment makers or sub-contractors are sometimes available. Jim Glaser Law handles both the claim and any third-party suit. Workers' compensation fees are statute-capped under M.G.L. c. 152.
The full Massachusetts rules, statutes and typical timeline are on the workers' compensation page; this page covers what is specific to Lawrence.
Courts that serve Lawrence for workers' compensation matters
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Lawrence is in the judicial district of the District Court of Lawrence, which also covers Andover, North Andover and Methuen. Lawrence is in Essex County, so a Superior Court case brought by a Lawrence resident goes to the Essex Superior Court.
| Court | What it hears | District or address |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Industrial Accidents | The workers' compensation claim itself, including a hearing or a lump-sum settlement | Statewide agency |
| Essex Superior Court | A separate lawsuit against a third party (not the employer) over $50,000 | 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970 |
First steps
- Get medical care and keep every record. Lawrence General Hospital is among the hospitals listed for Lawrence, and the firm requests the records itself once you sign an authorization.
- Know the court: a lawsuit by a Lawrence resident goes to the Essex Superior Court at 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970.
- Call (617) JIM-WINS before you file or appear, so the deadline and the right court are checked against your facts.
Key terms
- Judicial district
- The towns one District Court division serves, as listed in M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1. The District Court of Lawrence serves Lawrence, Andover, North Andover and Methuen.
- Venue
- The county or district where a case may be filed. Massachusetts sets it by where the parties live or work (M.G.L. c. 223, secs. 1 and 2).
Workers' compensation claim vs. third-party claim
| Workers' compensation (employer) | Third-party claim | |
|---|---|---|
| Fault required | No | Yes |
| Pain and suffering | Not available | Available |
| Where filed | Department of Industrial Accidents | Massachusetts state court |
Lawrence hospitals where treatment records often originate
If you were seen at one of these facilities, the firm requests your treatment records as part of building the documentary record. You do not need to retrieve them yourself; a signed medical authorization at intake gives the firm the access it needs.
- Lawrence General Hospital 1 General St, Lawrence, MA 01841
The firm requests records from any Massachusetts provider on the medical chain, listed here or not.
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Frequently asked from Lawrence
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Which District Court covers Lawrence?
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Lawrence is in the judicial district of the District Court of Lawrence, which also covers Andover, North Andover and Methuen.
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Where does a Superior Court case go from here?
A Superior Court case is filed in the county where one of the parties lives or has a usual place of business (M.G.L. c. 223, sec. 1). For someone who lives in Lawrence, that is Essex County, and the Essex Superior Court sits at 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970.
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This page is legal information for $Lawrence, Massachusetts readers, not legal advice for any particular matter. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, Massachusetts.