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If you were hurt at work in Plymouth, 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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Plymouth: 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 Plymouth.
Courts that serve Plymouth for workers' compensation matters
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Plymouth is in the judicial district of the Third District Court of Plymouth, which also covers Kingston, Plympton, Pembroke, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson and Marshfield. Plymouth is in Plymouth County, so a Superior Court case brought by a Plymouth resident goes to the Plymouth 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 |
| Plymouth Superior Court | A separate lawsuit against a third party (not the employer) over $50,000 | 72 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301 |
First steps
- Get medical care and keep every record. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth is among the hospitals listed for Plymouth, and the firm requests the records itself once you sign an authorization.
- Know the court: a lawsuit by a Plymouth resident goes to the Plymouth Superior Court at 72 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301.
- 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 Third District Court of Plymouth serves Plymouth, Kingston, Plympton, Pembroke, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson and Marshfield.
- 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 |
Plymouth 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360
The firm requests records from any Massachusetts provider on the medical chain, listed here or not.
Talk to the firm about your workers' compensation matter
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Frequently asked from Plymouth
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Which District Court covers Plymouth?
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Plymouth is in the judicial district of the Third District Court of Plymouth, which also covers Kingston, Plympton, Pembroke, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson and Marshfield.
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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 Plymouth, that is Plymouth County, and the Plymouth Superior Court sits at 72 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301.
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