January 19, 2017
Can I Still Get Workers’ Compensation Even if the Accident was My Fault?
You may be able to receive Workers’ Compensation for an injury sustained at work even if the accident causing the injury was your fault. Workers’ Compensation in Rhode Island is essentially a no-fault insurance system that helps workers who have been injured while working receive compensation for lost wages and medical expenses. Every business in…
January 6, 2017
Workplace Conditions Before Workers’ Compensation and Its Formation In America
With accidents and injuries occurring at the workplace every day in America, it is not surprising that employees are able to receive compensation for the injuries that they have sustained. But, it was not always this way for workers. Before workers’ compensation statutes were adopted nation-wide, many injured workers would have difficulties recovering their medical…
November 30, 2016
Injury Prevention Procedures Lead to Lower Worker’s Compensation Costs
Retail stores provide vital services and goods to the public and also create a large number of jobs with over 21 million people currently working in the retail industry across the county. Retail employees also suffer a high rate of slip, trip, and fall injuries compared to other industries according to the Centers for Disease…
July 16, 2013
New Workers’ Compensation Infographic Released by Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyers
Rhode Island General Laws Title 28 covers labor and labor relations. Section 29 of this Title provides the laws that govern workmans’ compensation. This is a type of insurance program that covers medical bills and lost wages for employees who suffer a work-related injury. This program includes a workplace injury in the cost of doing…