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Providence and Newport Workers Compensation Lawyer In almost all cases, employees who are injured on the job are entitled to state workers' compensation benefits, provided by their employer's insurer. The benefits can include payment for medical expenses, temporary total benefits and permanent disability benefits. Your employer and your employer's insurance company are almost certain to have an attorney representing their interests, and you should do the same. To learn more about how a workers' compensation lawyer can protect your interests after a work injury, see Why You Need to Hire a Lawyer. I'm Rhode Island workers' compensation lawyer Stephen J. Dennis. I've been standing up for the rights of injured workers in Rhode Island for more than 20 years. Whether a case is cut-and-dry or extremely complex, I have the skills, knowledge and determination necessary to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients. Can You Afford a Workers' Compensation Lawyer? Yes, absolutely. After all, with everything that has happened to you since your work-related injury, the last thing you need to be worrying about is money. Your initial consultation will be free and, in almost all cases, attorney fees are not collected until a client obtains workers' compensation benefits. Will Hiring a Lawyer Slow Down the Benefits Process? No. Insurance adjusters will often lie to injured workers in order to avoid having to face an informed worker with a skilled attorney. For most insurers, the bottom line is everything; they are in the business of denying claims in order to save money. For more information on the tactics adjusters and employers use to avoid responsibility, see Three Major Tricks Played on Injured Workers. Retraining Benefits In addition to benefits for medical coverage and other expenses, employers can also be require to pay for job searches, schooling, transportation, books and even living accommodations for injured workers in need of re-training to enter the workforce. As long as the injured worker is in an approved rehab program, their benefits cannot be cut. Ready to Level the Playing Field for You If you have been injured at work, I can help you level the playing field as you take on powerful opponents. In workers' compensation cases, knowledge is key. To discuss your rights, contact me for a free initial consultation.
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