J. Stephen Ladas is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and New England School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree. He is a co-founder with his sister, Elizabeth, of Ladas Law Firm, P.C., in Hanover, Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars. With more than 22 years of litigation experience, Mr. Ladas has litigated numerous claims before the Trial Courts of Massachusetts as well as the various Administrative Agencies in Massachusetts. Prior to founding Ladas Law Firm, P.C., Mr. Ladas worked many years as defense counsel in the insurance industry he also was employed in numerous claims departments prior to attending law school.


Mr. Ladas is a member of the Plymouth District Bar Association; Plymouth County Bar Association; and Massachusetts Bar Association. Mr. Ladas looks forward to continuing to assist clients with their workers compensation claims, Social Security Disability Insurance, motor vehicle accident claims and motorcycle accident claims.


Elizabeth Ladas is a graduate of Bridgewater State College and New England School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree. She is co-founder of Ladas Law Firm, P.C., in Hanover, Massachusetts. She has lived and worked on the South Shore her entire life.


Ms. Ladas practices in the area of Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Settlement. She prepares Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney for her clients. Ms. Ladas also practices in the area of real estate law. She assists clients in the purchase and sale of residential real estate. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the Federal Bar.


Ms. Ladas is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys; South Shore Womens Business Network; Plymouth County Bar Association; Plymouth District Bar Association; Real Estate Bar Association; and Plymouth and South Shore Board of Realtors.


Ms. Ladas would be happy to discuss your estate or real estate purchase/sale with you today.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Injured on the job? Find out what to do and the benefits of Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation is essentially a negotiation between an employee and an employer. Rather than an employee suing their employer if they are hurt or get sick on the job, the employee is entitled to workers' compensation insurance. As the employee under workers' comp, you are entitled to:




  • medical care (paid for by your employer);


  • temporary disability benefits (payments due to lost wages because of your injury or illness);


  • permanent disability benefits (payments made if you never completely recover);


  • vocational rehabilitation (job placement counseling and retraining if you are unable to return to your job); and


  • death benefits (payments to your spouse, children, or other dependents if you die from a work-related injury or illness).


Unlike other types of insurance, workers' comp does not require you to prove your injury or illness in the work place was someone else's fault. By law you are entitled to receive medical treatment for your work-related injury or illness, but again, you are banned from suing your employer.

If you are hurt on the job, it is imperative you report it to your employer immediately. This will help ensure there are no complications in receiving the benefits you are entitled to. The employer may investigate the injury to make sure your claims are legitimate. The next step is getting emergency treatment if necessary. You should inquire whether your employer has a preference as to where you should go for treatment. If you are going to lose six (6) or more days of work due to your injury or illness, you should contact a lawyer to help you with your claim.


Call the Law Offices of Ladas & Ladas, P.C. at 1-800-339-3332.


For more information regarding Workers' Compensation, please visit http://www.workerscompensation.com/massachusetts.php


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