Workers' Compensation in Rhode Island

If you've been injured at work or diagnosed with an occupational illness, you can receive money to pay for medical bills and related costs. Rhode Island requires most employers to provide no-fault workers' compensation insurance at no cost to its employees. A workers' comp attorney can help if you need to file a claim.

Things to Know About Rhode Island Workers' Compensation

Before filing a workers' comp claim or hiring a workers' compensation attorney, here are some important things to know:

• Under Rhode Island law, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance if they have more than one employee. Certain workers—such those who work in a domestic setting, agriculture or real estate—are not covered.
• If you are injured while working in a job that isn't covered by workers' comp insurance, then you'll have to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer to collect compensation for your injury-related costs.
• If your workers' compensation claim is accepted, your injury-related medical costs will be covered. Additionally, you may be eligible for compensation for lost wages, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability and rehabilitative services.
• If your claim is denied or you receive less in benefits than you think you deserve, you can appeal your claim.

Find & Hire Local Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Rhode Island

You have a limited amount of time to file a claim after an on-the-job injury or the diagnosis of an occupational disease. For this reason, it pays to hire a workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible. And Attorneys.com can help you. Whether you live in Providence, Warwick, Cranston or elsewhere in Rhode Island, our free service can quickly connect you with local workers' comp lawyers. To get started, simply fill out the form on this page or call us at 877-913-7222.