{"id":670,"date":"2021-11-01T06:53:51","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T06:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/?page_id=670"},"modified":"2022-11-09T20:24:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T20:24:40","slug":"workers-compensation-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/workers-compensation-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers&#8217; Compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a work-related injury leaves you unable to work, you may be wondering how you\u2019ll cover your medical bills and support your family. Unfortunately, employers and their insurance companies don\u2019t always pay injured workers the full amount of benefits they\u2019re owed. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\">Bottaro Law Firm, LLC<\/a>, we\u2019re here to make sure you get the workers\u2019 compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>Our experienced Rhode Island and Massachusetts workers\u2019 compensation lawyers\u00a0want to help you get the benefits you\u2019re owed, so you can get back on your feet and back to work. Contact us 24\/7 at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:401-777-7777\">(401) 777-7777<\/a>\u00a0for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/contact-us\/\">free initial consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Workers\u2019 Compensation Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, nearly all employers are required to provide their employees with workers\u2019 compensation benefits. Workers\u2019 compensation benefits are in place to help cover the costs of medical bills, follow-up treatment, and lost wages resulting from injuries suffered while working.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be entitled to benefits such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Temporary total disability<\/strong>: When an employee suffers a temporary total disability as a result of a work-related injury, the workers\u2019 compensation insurance company must pay weekly benefits at a rate of 60 percent of the injured employee\u2019s average weekly wages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temporary partial disability<\/strong>: If an injured employee suffers a temporary partial disability, he or she may receive up to 60 percent of the difference between what was earned before the accident, and what was earned after the accident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both temporary partial disability and temporary total disability benefits are paid for a limited period of time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Permanent total or partial disability<\/strong>: If an employee\u2019s disability is deemed permanent\u2014whether total or partial\u2014he or she may receive weekly benefits equal to two-thirds of his or her average weekly wages until death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Calculating your potential benefits while trying to recover from your injuries can feel overwhelming, but\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/meet-our-team\/\">the workers\u2019 compensation lawyers at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC<\/a>\u00a0are here to help you get the best results. Just dial\u00a0<a href=\"tel:401-777-7777\">(401) 777-7777<\/a>\u00a0now.<\/p>\n<h2>Common On-the-Job Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>Many employees don\u2019t file for workers\u2019 compensation benefits because they don\u2019t think that their injuries qualify. Some common examples of on-the-job injuries that may be covered by workers\u2019 compensation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overexertion from pulling, lifting, pushing, or carrying heavy objects<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Injuries suffered in vehicle collisions while driving for work<\/li>\n<li>Slips and falls in hallways, stairways, or on a job site<\/li>\n<li>Injuries from assaults and altercations with other employees<\/li>\n<li>Illnesses resulting from workplace exposure to toxins or chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a work-related injury leaves you unable to work, you may be wondering how you\u2019ll cover your medical bills and support your family. 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