Bureau of Labor Statistics. This fact-finding agency of the federal government collects, processes, analyzes, and provides essential statistical data regarding a variety of labor-related issues, including employment and unemployment, living conditions, compensation and working conditions, productivity and technology, and employment projections.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This federal agency conducts research, trains professionals, and develops innovative solutions to occupational safety and health problems. Workers can obtain specific information regarding their occupational health or safety problem from NIOSH.

Massachusetts Workers Compensation Advisory Council - The Advisory Council is a labor-management committee appointed by the Governor to monitor, oversee, and make recommendations to improve the workers' compensation system in the Commonwealth.

DET – Massachusetts Division of Employment & Training - The Division of Employment and Training administers the Commonwealth's unemployment insurance programs, and operates a number of programs to provide services to Massachusetts businesses, workers and others interested in employment and unemployment.

Massachusetts Workers Compensation Statutes – laws governing workers compensation.

Department of Industrial Accidents – information portal.

Asbestos

• Asbestos - Mesothelioma Site
• Uncivil Action - Libby, Montana Asbestos Articles

Lead

• The National Lead Information Center
• Ohio State University Extension
• Lead Poisoning and Its Effects on Children

Hhmi Lab Safety: Emergency Response Guide: Personal Injury - HHMI Lab Safety: Emergency Response Guidelines
 

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

U.S. Workers' Compensation Law

Workers Compensation Federal Statutes

U.S. Code:

• Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA)- 45 U.S.C. §§ 51 - 60

• Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) - 33 U.S.C. §§ 901 - 950.

• Black Lung Benefits Act - 30 U.S.C. §§ 901 - 945

Workers Compensation Federal Regulations

Title 20 C.F.R., Chapt. I

Workers Compensation Federal Judicial Decisions

U.S. Supreme Court: Recent Workers Compensation Decisions

U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals: Recent Workers Compensation Decisions

Workers Compensation State Statutes

• New York Workers' Compensation Law

• California's Workers' Compensation Act - California Labor Code §§ 3200 - 6149

• State Statutes Dealing with Labor

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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Massachusetts Resources

Governor Mitt Romney, Room 360, State House, Boston, 02133; Telephone: (617) 725-4005. Fax: (617) 727-9725. Send E-Mail to Governor Romney at GOffice@state.ma.us.

Lt. Governor Kerry Healey, Room 360, State House, Boston, 02133; Telephone: (617) 725-4005. Fax: (617) 727-9725. Send E-Mail to Lt. Governor Healey at GOffice@state.ma.us.

Massachusetts State Legislature

Senate President Robert E. Traviglini, Room 330, State House, Boston, MA 02133 Telephone: (617) 722-1500. Fax: (617) 722-1007. Email

Speaker of the House, Thomas M. Finneran, Room 356, State House, Boston, MA 02133; Telephone: (617) 722-2500. Fax: (617) 722-2845.

You can review the biographies of and obtain more specific information about the Senators and Representatives, including their e-mail addresses, from the Member Directory. Refer to the home page for the General Court of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts for other information, including the status of legislation, scheduled committee hearings, a guide to the legislative process, and more.
 

U.S. Federal Government

President George W. Bush, White House, Washington, D.C. E-Mail President Bush.

The White House Website provides links to the all branches of the Executive Government and Federal agencies.
 

Massachusetts State Senators and Representatives to the U.S. Congress

Senator Ted Kennedy, 315 Russell Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Telephone (202) 224-4543. In Boston: 2400 JFK Building, Boston, MA 02203. Telephone: (617) 565-3170. Senator Kennedy's Home Page provides up-to-the-minute information on the Senator's activities. Send e-mail to Senator Kennedy at senator@kennedy.senate.gov.

Senator John Kerry, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510. Telephone (202) 224-2742. In Boston: One Bowdoin Square, Tenth Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Telephone: (617) 565-8519. Senator Kerry's Home Page provides up-to-the-minute information on the Senator's activities. Send e-mail to Senator Kerry at john_kerry@kerry.senate.gov.

All Members of United States Senate can be reached at U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C., 20510. The Senate Operator is at 202-224-3121. Visit the Senate Home Page for more information.

Representative Michael E. Capuano, D-8th District. 1232 Longworth House Office Building. Telephone (202) 225-5111.

Representative William Delahunt, D-10th District. 237 Cannon House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-3111.

Representative Barney Frank, D-4th District. 2404 Rayburn House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-5931.

Representative Stephen F. Lynch, D-9th District. 319 Cannon House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-8273.

Representative Edward Markey, D-7th District. 2133 Rayburn House Office Building. Telephone (202) 225-2836.

Representative James McGovern, R-3rd District. 512 Cannon House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-5759.

Representative Martin Meehan, D-5th District. 1223 Longworth House Office Building. Telephone (202) 225-3411.

Representative Richard Neal, D-2nd District. 131 Cannon House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-5601.

Representative John Olver, D-1st District. 1323 Longworth House Office Building. Telephone: (202) 225-5335.

Representative John Tierney, R-6th District. 120 Cannon House Office Building. Telephone (202) 225-8020.

All Members of the United States House of Representatives can all be reached at House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. The House Operator is at (202) 225-3121. Visit the House of Representatives Home Page for more information. Massachusetts has ten Representatives.
 

ADDITIONAL LEGAL RESOURCES

New York, NY Legal Assistance
Mesothelioma Help.net - Asbestos Exposure Lawyers
Miami, Florida Medical Malpractice and Injury Lawyers
Southern Florida Medical Malpractice Attorneys
St.Louis, Missouri Injury Attorneys


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