RI Workers' Compensation Lawyer ...

If you were injured on the job or in the workplace, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. A person can sustain injuries in a multitude of ways, but some common types of injuries that would qualify for workers’ compensation benefits include: machine or automobile accidents, fires, or being exposed to hazardous materials. If you have been injured in a workplace accident, call The Law Office of Michael P. Marinelli immediately. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to compensate employees that have been injured on the job. However, you will need a skilled attorney to negotiate with insurance adjusters who only have the insurance company’s interests in mind. Attorney Marinelli always has your best interests in mind and he will fight to ensure that you are fully compensated for the injuries sustained in a workplace accident.

Workers' Compensation Frequent Questions ...

What can I recover if my workers’ compensation claim is successful?

• Medical bills for any emergency room visits or treatment sought because of the sustained injury. Additionally, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will pay for all the injured employee’s medical bills even if the injured employee does not have health insurance.
• Weekly paychecks for the time the employee is unable to work due to the sustained injury. A partially injured employee can collect weekly paychecks for up to six years, however, a severely injured/disabled employee may be able to collect compensation for an indefinite period.
• An injured employee can be compensated for scarring and disfigurement sustained from the injury and any surgery required to treat the injury.
• An injured employee is entitled to recover compensation for the loss of use of a body part.