Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation

ON-THE-JOB INJURIES MAY BE CAUSED BY: RHODE ISLAND WORKERS COMPENSATION Assault Auto Accidents Handling Chemicals Lifting Construction Accidents Machine Accidents Overexertion Repetitive Motion Slip and Falls Other Job-Related Event COMMON INJURIES: Asthma Back Injury Broken Bones Burns Workers' compensation is a state insurance program that provides compensation for on-the-job injuries. In order to recover, the employee only has to show that he or she has suffered a job-related injury. It does not require the employee to prove fault or negligence. A job-related injury may also give rise to a third party claim. This allows injured employees to seek a more full recovery from third parties who were at fault for the injury. A third party claim may be filed against a subcontractor in the case of a construction accident, an insurance company, a product manufacturer, or any other liable third party. Carpal Tunnel Cut Eye Injury Exhaustion Muscle Injuries Neck Injury Shoulder Injury STATISTICS: The National Institute for Occupati Health has noted that the aging workforce, increasingly overweight workforce, and increased number of war veterans will complicate workers' compensation claims in the near future. Sa and year workers' compensation insurance covers more than 131 million U.S. employees at a cost of $85 billion. Eve 131 MILLION U.S. EMPLOYEES Of these employees, 3 million reported workplace injuries and illnesses to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. THE CHANGING WORKFORCE COMPLICATE CLAIMS Call d'Oliveira & Associates The average rate of injury or illness is 3.5 injuries for every 100 full-time employees. 3 MILLION REPORTS at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation