Workers’ Compensation

The Rhode Island workers’ compensation program provides financial assistance to people who are injured in workplace accidents, and workers who develop job-related illnesses can also apply for benefits. There are many kinds of occupational diseases, but most of them...

The number of workers killed in on-the-job accidents in Rhode Island and around the country increased by 5.7% in 2022 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A report released in December 2023 by the government fact-finding agency revealed that 5,486 workers...

Construction is one of the most demanding, risky professions in Rhode Island. Considering the heavy work involved in the field, it’s no surprise that many workers suffer injuries. Slips, trips and falls and falls from heights Slips, trips and falls occur on...

Any job can place Rhode Island workers at risk of an injury or illness. With occupational diseases, the symptoms might take time to manifest. Once someone is diagnosed as suffering from health problems due to their work, they should consider filing for their rightful...

A growing number of Rhode Island residents are working from home. For many, this is a convenient alternative. However, there might be questions about what happens if they are injured on the job and seek workers’ compensation benefits. Remote workers and workers’...

Musculoskeletal disorders like carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, rotator cuff tears and back sprains and strains cost private sector employers in Rhode Island and around the country about $17 billion each year. To help prevent these injuries, the National Safety...

Rhode Island is full of hard-working people, many of whom work in the construction, warehouse and manufacturing industries. Workers in these fields must watch out for struck-by injuries. These injuries typically involve an object moving quickly and hitting a person....

There's always a risk of getting injured at your workplace in Rhode Island, regardless of your job But there are positions that are prone to more injuries than others. Here are the four main causes of workplace injuries, depending on your job type. Overexertion...

Workplace injuries and illness occur everywhere, and workers' compensation laws may vary across states. In Rhode Island, the law requires every employer to pay benefits for any employee injured on the job, regardless of who caused it. However, sometimes, it is simply...