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Michael Levin

Michael Levin

Michael Levin, Esq.
  • Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability
  • Massachusetts, New Hampshire
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Biography

Attorney Michael Levin is an experienced advocate for those in Workers' Compensation and Disability matters. He has experience working on both sides, and he understands how insurance companies function. This gives him an advantage when promoting, assisting, and advancing Disability and Workers' Comp benefits and protections for all.

Let Attorney Levin's experience work for you. Call today for a free consultation.

Education
New England Law | Boston
J.D. (2002) | Law
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Northeastern University
B.S. (1992) | Political Science
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Professional Experience
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Articles & Publications
Filing a Claim for Social Security Disability—Do You Qualify?
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Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim—What to Expect
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Awards
Professional Associations
Worcester County Bar Association
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Hampden County Bar Association
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Hampshire County Bar Association
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National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
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Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group
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New Hampshire State Bar
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Massachusetts State Bar  # 654115
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    Workers' Compensation, 20%; Social Security, 25%
Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. How long to file an appeal for workers' comp denial in NH without a formal denial?
A: If you filed your workers' compensation claim right after it happened, then you tolled the statute of limitations and don't need to worry about it. You can contact the Dept. of Labor any time and ask them to schedule a hearing in your case. However, you have a bigger concern... You have an obligation and duty to pursue your claim. By waiting for a year and a half without pursuing it, you created a situation where the insurance company is going to defend themselves by arguing that this is essentially the first time they're hearing of it. They will argue that they weren't presented with medical bills, no one asked for authorization to treat you, there was no lost time from work... the list goes on. I'm not saying you don't have a case. I'm saying you created an uphill battle where so much time has gone by but nothing was pursued. Insurance companies have their own duties and obligations, but this is where it splinters off into numerous different scenarios that I can't account for here in this format. You need to speak with a workers' comp. attorney directly to see what they can do to help you. Use the "Find A Lawyer" tab and reach out to someone. ... Read More
Q. Can I sue the insurance company for negligence due to inadequate lighting at work?
A: The short answer to your question is no, you can't sue your employer's workers' comp. insurance for the poor lighting. The long answer is more complicated. First, you wouldn't be suing your employer's workers' comp insurance for the poor lighting; you would be suing your employer directly. Second, because your injury happened at work, you are trapped in the world of workers' comp. That means that if your employer were found liable for the poor lighting, the most you would get for it would be to double your benefit rate. But it's not that simple. Proving that your employer was liable for the poor lighting in the workers' comp context means that you would have to prove employer misconduct. That is an extremely difficult burden to satisfy and requires a showing that your employer INTENDED for you to be injured. I.e., you would have to prove that they intentionally created a situation to injure you on purpose, not simply that the lighting wasn't good.

I hope that helps. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any more questions. My office no. is 508-347-1048.
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Q. Is it illegal to own stocks while on Workmen's Comp?
A: Here in Massachusetts, there are no issues with holding stocks while receiving workers' compensation benefits. Holding stocks will not disqualify you.
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Michael Levin, Esq. | Attorney at Law
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 797
Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Telephone: (508) 347-1048
Cell: (978) 985-5629
Fax: (774) 243-2684
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Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
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Michael Levin, Esq. | Attorney at Law
Framingham Office
945 Concord St.
Framingham, MA 01701
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Telephone: (508) 347-1048
Cell: (978) 985-5629
Fax: (774) 243-2684
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Michael Levin, Esq. | Attorney at Law
Worcester Office
339 Main St., Suite 500
Worcester, MA 01608
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Telephone: (508) 347-1048
Cell: (978) 985-5629
Fax: (774) 243-2684
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Michael Levin, Esq., Attorney at Law
Springfield Office
1500 Main St., 8th Floor
Springfield, MA 01115
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Toll-Free: (508) 347-1048
Fax: (774) 243-2684
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