At Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum, we stay up to date on the latest changes in the law and the latest news in personal injury cases. By staying abreast of all the changes, we hope to keep our clients well informed and be able to approach new cases from a variety of different angles.
If you want a law firm that can provide you with advanced and effective advocacy, reach out to our Warwick office online. You may also consult with our attorneys by calling 888-591-9976 in the Providence area.
For more information on recent personal injury news, read more in the links below:
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How Negligence Affects a Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Case Rhode Island workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured workers regardless of who is at fault, but negligence may be important in some cases. -
A Guide to the Abbreviations Used in Workers’ Compensation Claims Confused by the abbreviations in your workers’ compensation paperwork? Learn some of the key phrases used in these claims and what they could mean for you. -
Returning to Your Job After a Workers’ Compensation Claim If you have suffered a work injury in Rhode Island, your employer is required to reinstate you and cannot fire you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. -
What to Do If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied If your Rhode Island workers’ compensation claim was denied, you need to know the reason why to challenge the decision and begin your appeal. -
Employees Can Collect Workers’ Compensation for a Heart Attack or Stroke If extreme work exertion or stress caused a cardiac event, you could collect workers’ compensation for a heart attack or stroke. -
You May Have to Prove Your Injury Is Work-Related for Workers’ Comp Employees may have to prove the relation between their injury and their work before they can collect workers’ compensation in Rhode Island. -
Off-the-Clock Injuries May Be Covered by Workers Compensation If you’re an employee injured while not officially “on the clock,” you may qualify for workers’ comp in Rhode Island. Learn what injuries are covered. -
Eligibility for Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Through Workers’ Compensation Rhode Island employees may be able to collect permanent partial disability from workers’ compensation if they are underemployed due to a work injury. -
How Third-Party Liability Affects Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Workers in Rhode Island cannot sue their employers for an injury, but they may be able to pursue more than workers’ compensation from a third party. -
Qualifying for Rhode Island Workers Compensation With an Occupational Illness If you suffered an illness as a result of your work environment, learn how to get workers’ compensation benefits for occupational diseases. -
Temporary and Permanent Disability Benefits Through Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is more than just medical benefits and wage replacement. Learn when Rhode Island workers may qualify for disability benefits. -
What Employees Should Do After a Slip and Fall at Work If you were injured in a slip and fall on the job, learn immediate steps to take to protect your health and compensation claim.