Work Injury Lawyers Serving Massachusetts and Connecticut
When the Job Turns Dangerous, Raipher Fights for the Win
Work should never cost you your health or your life. Yet across Massachusetts and Connecticut, hardworking people are seriously injured every day in factories, warehouses, construction sites, hospitals, and transportation jobs. In seconds, a trusted workplace can become the scene of accidents and devastating loss, leaving workers and families unsure where to turn or how to recover financially.
Raipher, P.C. fights for injured workers and their families. With over $100 million recovered for clients, our firm has the experience, resources, and legal firepower to take on complex work injury cases and deliver results. Whether through workers’ compensation, a third-party lawsuit, or both, our work injury lawyers pursue every possible source of recovery so you can rebuild your life with stability and dignity.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious workplace injury or death, contact Raipher for a free consultation. Our team is ready to listen, explain your rights, and build a plan for full justice.
Common industries where work injuries occur
Massachusetts and Connecticut are home to a wide range of industries that depend on physical labor, heavy machinery, and transportation, all of which carry serious injury risks. Our work injury lawyers represent clients across:
- Construction and Trade Work: Roofers, electricians, and laborers hurt in falls, trench collapses, or equipment malfunctions.
- Manufacturing and Factory Jobs: Workers injured by unsafe machinery, toxic exposure, or repetitive strain.
- Healthcare and Nursing: Staff suffering lifting injuries, patient assaults, or infections from unsafe conditions.
- Transportation and Delivery: Truck drivers, warehouse employees, and delivery workers harmed in vehicle collisions or loading dock accidents.
- Public Sector and Municipal Work: Police officers, firefighters, and maintenance employees injured while serving the community.
These are the people who keep our region running and when they get hurt, they deserve more than a basic benefits check.
Common causes and factors in workplace injuries
Many job-related injuries are preventable. They often occur because safety rules were ignored or corners were cut to save time or money. However, even when there is no fault in the accident, workers are almost always still entitled to compensation through worker’s comp, a no-fault benefit system. Raipher’s attorneys investigate how and why an injury happened, looking for factors such as:
- Unsafe Jobsite Conditions: Poor maintenance, clutter, and missing fall protection.
- Defective Equipment Or Tools: Machines lacking guards or safety shutoffs.
- Negligent Subcontractors Or Third Parties: Outside companies working on-site without proper precautions.
- Lack of Training Or Supervision: Employers failing to ensure workers understand safety procedures.
- Fatigue and Overwork: Long hours, short staffing, and ignored rest policies.
Proving the cause is essential to maximizing compensation. Raipher’s team works with investigators and industry experts to identify every responsible party, not just the employer.
Common types of work injuries
Work injuries can range from temporary setbacks to life-altering trauma. The most common serious injuries include:
- Head and Brain Injuries: Caused by falling objects, slips, or vehicle accidents.
- Spinal Cord And Back Injuries: From lifting, falls, or crushing incidents.
- Fractures and Orthopedic Injuries: Especially to the hands, wrists, and legs.
- Burns and Electrocution: Common in industrial and construction settings.
- Repetitive Strain Injuries: Affecting workers who perform the same motion daily.
- Toxic Exposure: Long-term chemical exposure leading to lung disease or cancer.
In some cases, these injuries are fatal. When that happens, families may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim for their loved one’s loss.
Compensation available for work injuries
In Massachusetts and Connecticut, most injured employees qualify for workers’ compensation, which covers:
- Medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Partial wage replacement during recovery
- Benefits for permanent disability or loss of function
- Death benefits for surviving family members
However, workers’ compensation does not always cover the full extent of your loss and it bars lawsuits against your employer. That’s why identifying additional claims is critical.
You may also have a third-party personal injury claim if someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, such as a subcontractor or vendor whose negligence caused the accident, a property owner who failed to maintain a safe jobsite, or a manufacturer of defective tools or equipment.
These claims can include compensation for pain and suffering, future medical care, and lost earning potential. Damages not available under workers’ comp alone. Raipher’s lawyers pursue every avenue for maximum recovery.
Call in the Closer. Raipher for the Win.
A work injury can upend your life in an instant. But with Raipher in your corner, you have a team that doesn’t back down and doesn’t stop until justice is served. Our firm has national reach to handle your case wherever it leads. We have recovered more than $100 million for injury victims and families, including workers hurt in some of the region’s toughest cases.
We handle work injury claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win. Free consultations are available. This is your shot at justice. Make it count. Contact Raipher today and put proven legal firepower to work for you.