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Know your legal workers
injury rights
Work Place InjuryThe legal staff at Calvino Law Associates can help you
get through your legal problems. We have attorneys that are licensed to
practice law in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Call for a free
Workers’ Compensation consultation.
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!
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