What is Workers’ Compensation?
Worker’s Compensation is a Rhode Island state mandated insurance program, funded by employers, to provide compensation (money and medical benefits) to employees that are injured as the result of an accident or occupational illness/disease while performing their work duties. [Read more…]
Locations throughout Rhode Island
Tom Ford Law, Rhode Island workers’ comp attorney, advocates for the rights of injured workers throughout the state of Rhode Island providing FREE workers compensation consultations in one of four office locations detailed below. However, if you are hospitalized or your injury prevents you from traveling then we will visit you in your home or hospital room. [Read more…]
Rhode Island Workers’ Comp Attorney
For more than 30 years Rhode island Workers’ Comp. Attorney Tom Ford has been fighting to protect the rights of injured Rhode Island Workers. Tom Ford has settled thousands of successful Workers’ Comp claims. Put your trust in Tom…with a free consultation and no out-of-pocket expenses, what to you have to lose?
Latest News From The Workers’ Comp. Blog
COVID-19 Virus and The Workers’ Comp Court
The Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court (WCC) is OPEN for business. Yes, this is true. While you may have heard that the Rhode Island Courts are closed but for Emergency Matters, this is not the [...]
What is Negligence in a Workers Compensation Setting?
Negligence is defined as a failure to take proper care in doing something. Workplace injuries are often the result of negligence on either the employer, employee, or others on the job site. An employee injured [...]
The Coming and Going Rule, What You Need to Know
Have you been hurt while coming into work or on your way out the door? This is a typical time for injuries to occur. Despite what the insurance company may tell you, your injury is [...]