Where is the Worker’s Compensation Court?

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The clerk’s office is located on the third floor and the workers’ comp. courtrooms are located on the fourth floor of the Garrahy Judicial Court House, One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island.

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Is There a Cost for Filing a Workers’ Comp. Petition?

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Yes, all petitions require a twenty-dollar ($20.00) filling fee. Appeals to the Appellate Division of the workers comp court require a twenty-five dollar fee ($25.00) filing fee. The payments of all fees should be made payable to Workers’ Compensation Court’s administrator

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Why do I Need an Attorney?

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The attorney will educate you in your rights and will guide you through the Workers’ Compensation claim process. An attorney will work to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of monies and benefits that your injury or illness entitles you to.

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Who is Covered by workers compensation insurance?

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Rhode Island state law requires all employers with one or more employees, to carry Worker’s Compensation insurance. There are some exceptions: sole proprietors, partners, certain real estate, agricultural and domestic services’ employees are not covered. Different workers’ compensation programs serve federal employees, Police and Fire. You can check your employers status here https://www.ewccv.com/cvs/

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What is Workers Comp?

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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 disease while performing their work duties. Read more…

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What is the Worker’s Compensation Initial hearing?

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The injured employee and employer are not required to attend the Workers’ Compensation Initial Hearing if you have a lawyer. Its purpose is to permit the attorneys to notify the judge of what witnesses and any specific evidence that will be presented at trial.

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