Many types of jobs require Boston workers to put themselves in situations that most people would regard as dangerous. Still, if workers weren't willing and able to do these jobs to the best of their ability, perhaps even risking injury, then the jobs might not get done. But just because a particular line of work may at times be more dangerous than others, that doesn't mean injured employees don't have a right to workers' compensation benefits. On the contrary, some situations arise that could result in both a third-party personal injury claim and a workers' compensation claim. With these issues in mind, readers in Massachusetts may be interested in a recent incident involving the injury of a supermarket security worker.

According to a local news report, police are still searching for a man in Fall River who attacked a supermarket security guard with a knife. The assailant apparently entered the grocery store, filled a backpack with food and tried to walk out without paying. The 38-year-old security worker confronted the man, who then became combative and shoved the security worker. The man with the backpack pulled a knife and stabbed the employee numerous times.

Other employees apparently witnessed the incident. Police were called to the scene to investigate, but the man with the knife had already gotten away.

The security worker was taken to a local hospital, where his injuries were said to be not life-threatening.

As he does his best to recover, the victim in this incident may think he has a tough road ahead of him in terms of securing workers' compensation benefits. However, many injured workers seek to reduce the stress of the claims process by consulting with a workers' compensation attorney. The security worker in this case may also do the same, especially if the man who attacked him is nowhere to be found. When workers of all types are injured in Massachusetts, an experienced legal professional can help clarify exactly what options are available in obtaining the maximum amount of benefits possible.

Source: boston.com, "Fall River grocery thief stabs store worker," Jan. 10, 2012