Thousands of workers are injured in workplace accidents every year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that workers lost 1,162,210 days away from work because of occupational injuries and illnesses in a single recent year. Nonfatal injuries occurred at a rate of 109 injuries per 10,000 full-time workers. In addition, OSHA reports over 4,000 […]
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Rhode Island winters are not mild. Heavy snowfalls and icy conditions are common throughout the state during winter months. These conditions create a danger for anyone on foot. Sidewalks, outdoor walkways, parking lots, stairs and other walking areas can be extremely slippery, resulting in falls. A slip-and-fall accident on an icy sidewalk can cause serious injuries,
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If your loved one is in a nursing home, it is important to visit as often as you can and be alert to any signs of abuse or neglect. Although some nursing home facilities provide quality care to their residents, it is a sad fact that residents of nursing homes are often the victims of abuse
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Choosing a nursing home for an elderly family member is not a task that should be taken lightly. Careful consideration must go into selecting a facility capable of providing your loved one with a safe, comfortable environment, as well as the level of attention and care that is needed. Your loved one’s health condition, the
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People who require nursing home care are vulnerable to abuse or neglect in many forms. Some suffer from dementia and are easily confused, in addition to their physical frailties. Some are afraid to speak out in their own defense against abusive caregivers for fear of retaliation. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA),
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Nursing home residents deserve the best care, and they deserve to be treated with kindness, courtesy and respect. Although some nursing homes provide excellent care and treat their residents well, sadly, many others do not. If your elderly loved one is a nursing home resident, it is important for his or her protection that you
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In most cases, people injured on the job in Rhode Island are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. With few exceptions, Rhode Island law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Independent contractors are not covered. However, many workers who are actually employees for workers’ comp purposes have been misclassified as independent contractors. The Rhode
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Workplace injuries and illnesses are more common than you might expect. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), just over 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses are reported by employers in private industry during a typical year. That means there were 3.3 nonfatal injuries or illnesses for every 100 full-time workers. In addition, there were
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The Social Security Disability (SSD) system was created to provide the income you need if you are disabled and cannot work. Unfortunately, more than half of all applications for SSD benefits are initially denied. Many claims are denied simply due to the complexity of the system; claimants don’t understand how the system works or what
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If you are not able to work due to a disability, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits. The Social Security Administration provides monthly income to disabled people in the form of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may also receive disability benefits through the state workers’ compensation system
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