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Worcester, MA Workers' Compensation Attorney
If you were hurt at work in Worcester, 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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The short answer for Worcester
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 Worcester.
Courts that serve Worcester for workers' compensation matters
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Worcester is in the judicial district of the Central District Court of Worcester, which also covers Auburn and Millbury. Worcester is in Worcester County, so a Superior Court case brought by a Worcester resident goes to the Worcester 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 |
| Worcester Superior Court | A separate lawsuit against a third party (not the employer) over $50,000 | 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 |
First steps
- Get medical care and keep every record. UMass Memorial Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital are among the hospitals listed for Worcester, and the firm requests the records itself once you sign an authorization.
- Know the court: a lawsuit by a Worcester resident goes to the Worcester Superior Court at 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
- 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 Central District Court of Worcester serves Worcester, Auburn and Millbury.
- 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 |
Worcester 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.
- UMass Memorial Medical Center 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655 Trauma Level I
- Saint Vincent Hospital 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608
The firm requests records from any Massachusetts provider on the medical chain, listed here or not.
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Common questions from Worcester
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Which District Court covers Worcester?
Under M.G.L. c. 218, sec. 1, Worcester is in the judicial district of the Central District Court of Worcester, which also covers Auburn and Millbury.
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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 Worcester, that is Worcester County, and the Worcester Superior Court sits at 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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