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Personal injury case settlements and workers' compensation case settlements are valued very differently. The value of a personal injury case is generally based on the injured person's medical bills, lost wages (if any), and pain and suffering. The value of a workers' compensation case is genera...

In Rhode Island, in order for a work-related injury to be compensable there is a three-prong test that must be met to establish a nexus between the injury and the employment. The three prong test is as follows: The injury must have occurred within the period of the employee's employment; ...

In determining if an applicant is "disabled" for purposes of Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five step evaluation process. Below is a general, step-by-step explanation of the process. Step 1: Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) SGA directly rela...

If you were injured while on a break from the working day, you may be wondering if you are still entitled to workers' compensation benefits. The good news is certain breaks, such as a typical lunch break or a coffee break, are deemed as part of the daily goings and comings of the work routine. If...

Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage provides an insured with protection through his or her own insurance policy when the at-fault driver is uninsured, underinsured, or is unknown due to leaving the scene of the collision. An uninsured motorist is a an individual who has no auto liability insurance c...

Every employee is normally protected under Workers' Compensation laws, no matter what your career may be. If you are hurt at work, it is extremely important to hire a workers' compensation attorney to be sure you are receiving the proper benefits. Do not assume you don't need an attorney just bec...

Collision repair facilities deal with insurance companies on a daily basis. If you own or work at a collision center and you frequently become frustrated with insurance companies, you are not alone. All collision shops frequently have the same complaints when it comes to insurance companies. Com...

Many people who file an injury claim or a diminished value claim as a result of a car accident often wonder how much their particular case is worth. The truth is, there is no generic formula we can use to answer this question. This because each individual case is unique. However, understanding wh...

If your car has been damaged through the fault of someone else, you may be able to file a diminished value claim to recover the lost value to your vehicle. Diminished value is the loss in value to your vehicle due to it being involved in an accident and now having a recorded history of damage. Fo...

In personal injury cases, especially car accident cases, it is not always easy to know who was at fault for the accident. In fact, it is not uncommon for both parties to share some degree of fault. In the United States, there are three types of comparative fault systems used in the legal system: ...

When choosing a Rhode Island personal injury lawyer to represent you for your injuries, it is extremely important to choose an attorney who has experience with Rhode Island personal injury cases. Specifically, you want to choose a lawyer who primarily focuses their practice on injury and disabili...