Keches Law Group has selected Ronan Folan of Weymouth, MA, as the 2021 Keches Cares Scholarship contest winner! Ronan is a 2021 Weymouth High School graduate and will be heading to Brown University in the Fall. He plans to pursue veterinary medicine. Moreover, Ronan will be joining Brown’s track and field team, where he will …
Massachusetts Offering Employees Special Sick Pay for COVID-19 Shots
Vaccines are critical when it comes to ending the pandemic for good. But, for many Americans receiving an immunization isn’t so easy. Fortunately, Massachusetts has enacted new legislation providing employees with special sick pay for COVID-19 shots. Recent Spike in New COVID-19 Cases is Concerning to Experts Massachusetts lifted its mask order on May 29, …
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New Study Links Legalized Recreational Marijuana to Decreased Workers’ Compensation Claims
Year after year, more states legalize marijuana. Proponents explain legalization can have many perks, including boosting the economy and creating jobs. But, new research shows legal recreational marijuana may come with an additional benefit – a decrease in workers’ compensation claims. When States Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Workers’ Compensation Claims Decrease Thousands of Americans are injured …
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No Lifeguard on Duty: What the Commonwealth’s Lifeguard Shortage Means for Pool, Beach, Lake Safety
COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life. Now, even as Massachusetts lifts its mask mandate and social distancing requirements, lasting effects of the pandemic have made their way to the state’s beaches, pools, and lakes. As beaches, pools, and lakes reopen at total capacity for the first summer since the height of the pandemic, …
Safely Sharing the Roads: How Bicyclists and Drivers Can Prevent Accidents
Bicycling is one of the most popular forms of transportation and exercise. Unfortunately, bicyclists are at a real risk of injury when sharing the road with motor vehicles. Accordingly, safety precautions must be taken, particularly as summer approaches and the number of bicyclists on the road rises. Sometimes accidents can still occur, regardless of safety …
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Preventing the Most Common Workplace Injuries: Cuts and Lacerations
Cuts and lacerations caused by workplace activity are often experienced and infrequently discussed. For example, in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry had 89,730 reported cases of cuts, lacerations, or punctures that resulted in days away from work. Manufacturing alone had 15,380 cases. These numbers are substantial but they likely do …
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Improper Lifting: Examples, Consequences, & Workers’ Comp Eligibility
Injured your back from lifting? You’re not alone. Thousands of workers are hurt on the job in the United States each year. One of the biggest culprits? Overexertion in lifting or lowering. While improper lifting can be harmful in more ways than one, back injuries are a frequent consequence. If you’ve developed back pain from …
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Cashier Wrist Pain: Do I Have an Occupational Overuse Injury?
Working as a cashier is far from easy. From keeping long lines under control to serving each customer efficiently and effectively – there is a lot of incentive to work quickly with few breaks. Such fast-paced, repetitious work can lead to serious health consequences. For example, occupational overuse injuries, like cashier wrist pain, may occur. …
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