When going to work, employees rarely think their day might end with a life-changing injury, like losing a limb. But if it happens to you, starting rehab early is key for recovery and adjusting to your new life. It is also important to know your rights and what...
Workers’ Compensation
3 things you should not do after a work injury
When dealing with a work-related injury, it is crucial to handle the situation with care to ensure proper recovery and to protect your rights effectively as a worker. Here are three things you should avoid doing after a work injury: Don’t ignore your injury It is...
Are you eligible for compensation?
Accidents can happen on construction sites, where workers face various hazards daily. Injuries may still occur despite safety measures, affecting workers' health and livelihood. Understanding who is eligible for workers' compensation is crucial for those working in...
The role of impartial medical exams in workers’ comp cases
Getting injured or sick due to work is an unfortunate incident that causes pain, stress, suffering and lost wages. Through the workers’ compensation system in Rhode Island, employees with work-related injuries or illnesses may receive benefits. An impartial medical...
Your next steps after suffering a workplace injury
Suffering from a workplace-related injury will most likely make you eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The process for obtaining these benefits may vary depending on the type of injury you have and how severe it is. Regardless, you will need to complete the...
How much can I receive through my workers’ comp benefits?
Getting severely injured at work can be a life-altering experience, potentially forcing you to stop working for long durations while receiving medical care. Fortunately, workers' compensation can offer benefits to help provide financial support during this challenging...
Safety hazards in the crane industry
Many workers in Rhode Island have physically demanding jobs that put them at risk of accidents. Even with safety protocols, the crane industry presents certain hazards. These are the most common and how workers can stay safer. Crane safety hazards One of the most...
Occupational diseases can be debilitating
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...
BLS releases 2022 workplace fatalities report
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...
The most common construction site accidents
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...