Legal Question in Workers Comp in Massachusetts

Re: amputation

Yes, you are probably entitled to funds even though you removed the guard.

Here are some possibilities:

Worker's compensation: Is generally a no fault system. (There are exceptions for intentional misconduct.) You are probably entitled entitled to compensation.

THird party lawsuit: This is more difficult, but you MIGHT be able to bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the machinery if it was forseeable that someone would remove the guard.

You should consult with a local attorney for advice this is a complicated matter. Attorneys who accept the case will take it on a contingency fee basis, meaning that the lawyer is paid only if the client wins.

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Jim Fiorentini

Fiorentini Law Office

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