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While at work, the client slipped and twisted his ankle injuring his foot. He suffered from a prior condition and this injury caused him to sustain a serious and permanent injury to his foot. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney, who lump sum settled the case.
$ 325,000 settlement
$ 300,000 settlement
While at work, the client slipped on dirt near a stairwell and suffered injuries to his thumb muscles. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney, who lump sum settled the case.
$ 300,000 settlement
The client slipped and fell on ice in her employer’s parking lot, severely injuring her back, which required surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$ 250,000 settlement
The client worked for many years as a barrel plater and while lifting 55-pound shocks he ruptured discs in his back, requiring surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$240,000 settlement
The client was on a crane at work when he slipped on some oil and fell about 12 feet. He suffered a broken scapula, 3 broken facial bones, 8 broken ribs and a broken finger. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$180,000 settlement
The client was employed with a company, working with fiberglass for over 30 years and developed breathing problems. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$165,000 settlement
The client lost control of his vehicle on black ice and hit a jersey barrier. He was on his way to work at the time and was paid for travel time. He fractured his leg and ankle resulting in multiple surgeries. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$ 150,000 settlement
The client worked for an airline and while he was pushing a plane on the runway, preparing the plane for take off, he severely injured his leg. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$150,000 settlement
While working in a nursing home,the clientfell at work and injured her lower back and spine. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$150,000 settlement
The client was working in a nursing home and while lifting a patient he injured his back. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$135,000 settlement
The client worked construction and suffered a back injury. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$130,000 settlement
While at work, the client stepped down off a truck and slipped in the snow, injuring his knee, which required surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$125,000 settlement
The client was working as a truck driver. The panels on the trailer door fell out as he was pulling down the trailer door and he was thrown to the ground injuring his right knee and left shoulder. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$122,500 settlement
While at work, the client was cleaning a machine and when he came down from the machine he injured his leg, which required surgery and physical therapy. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$120,000 settlement
Workers Compensation
Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Basics
Who is covered?
Rhode Island workers’ compensation is compulsory, which means employers are required to have the coverage for their employees. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sole proprietors, partners, agricultural and domestic services employees and some real estate employees are not covered. Firefighters, police and federal employees are covered under a separate system. Municipal employees are only covered under workers’ compensation if the municipality chooses to be covered. Independent contractors are also not covered.
What is covered?
Workers’ compensation provides funds for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation and vocational training. An employee can receive funds once their injury makes them unable to earn full wages for three consecutive days or their injury requires medical attention. The amount they receive is roughly 75% of their spendable earnings per week.
Employees typically receive vocational rehabilitation if they have a permanent injury that is disabling and prevents them from returning to their old job. The training they receive can include resume development, training classes, certification courses and assistance with job placement. Additional funds are available, regardless of level of disability, for disfigurement, scarring and loss of use.
Medical treatment:
In terms of medical treatment, in Rhode Island, the injured employee is permitted to choose his or her own doctor. All medical payments are covered; there are no deductibles or co-pays. You are allowed to switch doctors. However, if you do, you must find out if your employer has a pre-approved list of doctors. If they do, you have to pick a doctor from the list or get permission from the insurance company to see your choice of doctor.
What If I Return to Work?
If you are able to return to work, you have a duty to do so. Generally, you have the right to return to your old job if your injuries do not prevent you from performing your job duties. This is called your right to reinstatement. Your employer may be required to make reasonable accommodations in order for you to perform your job. If your job is no longer available, you are entitled to another suitable and available position.
Helpful Link:
Rhode Island Division of Workers’ Compensation:http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/wc/