Know your legal workers injury rights
Our highly trained staff and attorneys can help you with Maritime Law including Boating accidents, Passenger Cruise injuries, and Longshoremen injuries.
Some basic rights & obligations under the RI Workers’ Compensation Act:
- Notify your employer immediately after the accident. Seek necessary medical attention as soon as possible following your injury.
- You have the right to choose your own doctor.
- You should not allow your employer to choose a doctor for you.
- You are entitled to be represented by an attorney.
- Other than in a settlement in your case, legal fees are paid by your employer or insurer.
- You are entitled to receive weekly compensation equal to 75% of your average weekly spendable wages.
- You are entitled to payment of all reasonable and necessary medical services relating to your injury.
- You should send copies of all court notices, letters, medical bills and other documents to your attorney.
- Do not discuss your Workers’ Compensation case with any representative of your employer or their insurance company. Instruct them to contact your attorney at Calvino Law Associates.
- Your benefit checks should be sent weekly.
- Your employers insurance company has the right to have you examined by doctors of their choice.
- Before you return to work or sign any forms or documents, discuss the matter with your doctor and your attorney.
- You may be entitled to be reinstated to your old job.
- Never be afraid to ask Workers’ Compensation questions!
