Slip, Trip & Fall Injuries Workers Comp in Massachusetts
Settlement Range: $25,000 – $100,000 | Max Weekly: $1,796
Slip, Trip & Fall Injuries Overview
Falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries across nearly all industries. They include slips on wet or uneven surfaces, trips over obstacles or debris, and falls from heights such as ladders, scaffolding, or roofs. Fall injuries range from minor sprains to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and fatal injuries, particularly in construction and warehouse work.
Massachusetts Workers Comp Benefits
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,796
Benefit Duration
Up to 156 weeks (temporary total), then partial
Filing Deadline
4 years from date of injury
Waiting Period
5 days (retroactive after 21 days)
Average Settlement
$25,000 – $65,000
State Insurance Fund
Not available — private insurance required
Common Symptoms — Slip, Trip & Fall Injuries
- •Fractures and broken bones (wrists, hips, ankles most common)
- •Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- •Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs
- •Sprains and strains to joints and ligaments
- •Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears
- •Knee injuries including torn ligaments (ACL, MCL)
- •Internal organ damage from severe impacts
Key Facts
- ✓Falls account for over 25% of all nonfatal workplace injuries
- ✓Falls from heights are the #1 cause of death in the construction industry
- ✓Slip and fall claims average $20,000 – $50,000; falls from heights can exceed $200,000
- ✓Employers must maintain safe walking surfaces and provide fall protection equipment
- ✓Head injuries from falls may qualify for lifetime disability benefits
- ✓Same-level falls (slips and trips) are more common than falls from heights
- ✓All employers must carry workers comp insurance
- ✓Benefits are 60% of average weekly wage
- ✓Massachusetts has a longer filing deadline than most states
- ✓Lump-sum settlement agreements must be approved by a judge
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