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If you were hurt at work in Waltham, 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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Waltham: 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 Waltham.
Courts that serve Waltham for workers' compensation matters
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Waltham is in the judicial district of the Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex, which also covers Watertown and Weston. Waltham is in Middlesex County, so a Superior Court case brought by a Waltham resident goes to the Middlesex 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 |
| Middlesex Superior Court | A separate lawsuit against a third party (not the employer) over $50,000 | 200 Trade Center, Woburn, MA 01801 |
First steps
- Get medical care and keep every record. Cambridge Hospital (CHA) and Mount Auburn Hospital are among the hospitals listed for Middlesex County, and the firm requests the records itself once you sign an authorization.
- Know the court: a lawsuit by a Waltham resident goes to the Middlesex Superior Court at 200 Trade Center, Woburn, MA 01801.
- 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 Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex serves Waltham, Watertown and Weston.
- 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 |
Middlesex County 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.
- Cambridge Hospital (CHA) 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Mount Auburn Hospital 330 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Lowell General Hospital 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
- Newton-Wellesley Hospital 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462
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 Waltham
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Which District Court covers Waltham?
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Waltham is in the judicial district of the Second District Court of Eastern Middlesex, which also covers Watertown and Weston.
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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 Waltham, that is Middlesex County, and the Middlesex Superior Court sits at 200 Trade Center, Woburn, MA 01801.
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This page is legal information for $Waltham, 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.