When you’re injured on the job and are unable to work for a period of time, you may wonder if you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits and how much of your lost income will be paid back to you. 
You can receive partial disability benefits if you are able to return to work, but your injury causes you to earn less than you were making originally. Benefits for partial disability are “75% of the difference between your spendable base wage before you were injured and your earning capacity after your injury.” Generally, you can receive these benefits for up to 312 weeks. Once you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI), your benefits may be reduced to “70% of the difference in your earnings.”
Why You Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney In Rhode Island
If you’ve suffered an injury at work, the legal team at Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum can help you get the employee compensation you are owed—and we only collect payment after your benefits are approved.
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