Massachusetts Appellate Court Denies Insurer’s Request to Discontinue or Modify Award of Disability Benefits in Work-Related Car Accident Case

Once you receive an award of workers’ compensation benefits, the process is far from over. The insurer that is required to pay your benefits may seek a modification or discontinuation of your payments. These companies do not always have injured workers’ best interests in mind, and they sometimes resort to complicated tactics to have a claim denied. Our knowledgeable team of Boston workers’ compensation lawyers is prepared to help you protect your right to compensation. A recent claim discussed an insurer’s request to discontinue, modify, or recoup benefit payments to an injured worker. The woman suffered an injury to her neck during a motor vehicle accident that the insurer originally accepted. The employee sought reimbursement for proposed medical treatments, but the request was denied. The worker appealed, and the judge ultimately required the insurer to pay for the treatments as well as to continue paying disability benefits. The insurer appealed, and…

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