Recent Posts in the Workers' Compensation Category

• Workers' Compensation & Third Party Claim for Machine Malfunction Accident

  Mar 4, 2019
  Nine months ago, a workers’ compensation claimant called our office and spoke with Attorney Jude Kerrison . He explained that he called on a whim ...
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• What benefits will you receive after a work accident?

  Feb 23, 2018
  When a Rhode Island worker suffers an injury in a work accident, he or she could be eligible for financial support through the employer's workers' ...
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• Crew Safety: A Skipper's Number One Priority

  Mar 14, 2017
  Maintaining crew safety on commercial vessels is one of the most important responsibilities of a sea captain. When a crewman is injured due to the ...
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• Workers' Compensation - Hospital Workers - High Risk

  Sep 1, 2015
  Workers' compensation benefits applies to injured hospital workers as it does to all work related injuries. Working in a hospital presents a high risk ...
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• Workers' Compensation - Preexisting Injuries

  Jun 27, 2014
  If you are injured in a work incident in Rhode Island and the insurer or your employer denies your claim on the basis that you have a preexisting ...
  Posted By Jude Kerrison
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• Construction Site Injuries - OSHA

  Jun 26, 2014
  The United States Department of Labor governs the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has many regulations and rules to help ...
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• Workers' Compensation - What is a Pretrial Conference?

  May 9, 2014
  In Rhode Island, the Pretrial Conference would be your first appearance at the Workers' Compensation Court. To get to a Pretrial Conference, one party ...
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• "I just got hurt at work, what do I do now?"

  May 2, 2014
  If it is an emergency, get medical attention immediately. If it is not an emergency and you are able, tell someone from your job (preferably your ...
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