Shoulder injuries at work are all too common and can seriously disrupt your life. If you find yourself in this situation, taking effective action immediately is essential to promote healing and prevent long-term issues. If you’ve injured your shoulder at … Continue reading
Category: Workers’ Comp
As a Rhode Island or Massachusetts employee, you have a collection of rights. This includes a right to workers’ compensation benefits, should you get injured on the job. Seems straightforward and reasonable… However, many employers and their insurance companies short-change … Continue reading
Slip on poorly maintained tile flooring? Fall off an unstable ladder while roofing? These seem like straightforward instances where an injured worker should explore workers’ compensation benefits. After all, these accidents happen quickly, are easily observed, and often result in … Continue reading
What legal rights might you have after a loved one passes away while on the job? Recently, a construction worker passed away after a wall collapsed on him at a worksite. That case illustrates today’s topic here, but under Rhode … Continue reading

Did you know that you have the right to recover your lost wages in your personal injury case? Here is some basic information on what you need to know about recovering lost wages after a personal injury such as a car … Continue reading

Have you ever experienced a life-changing event in a flash of a moment? For my client, who also became my friend, one moment of carelessness by a co-worker has forever changed his life. Our client was a middle-aged former college … Continue reading

Involved in a car accident, slip and fall, or some other type of personal injury situation? You need to educate yourself to understand some basic terminology that we personal injury lawyers use and I will do that in today’s blog! What … Continue reading

If you are involved in a Rhode Island or Massachusetts car accident while driving a company vehicle, there are special legal issues that likely apply. You should contact me right away before speaking with any insurance or company official. Today, let’s … Continue reading
If you suspect you have a Rhode Island worker’s compensation claim, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney. Worker’s comp claims that result in serious injuries become complicated quickly. Hiring an experienced legal team, such as the … Continue reading

Did you know that if you are injured in a car crash while on the job, the law provides that you may recover both workers compensation benefits and personal injury benefits? This is personal injury lawyer Mike Bottaro and today, … Continue reading