Atty fees must not exceed

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Atty fees must not exceed

In Rhode Island workers’ compensation, attorney fees are capped by statute at 15% of the lump-sum portion of a settlement. This means the fee is based on the lump-sum payment agreed to for settling the claim, not on ongoing benefits or medical expenses. The other bases listed—10% of total benefits, 25% of the lump sum, or 5% of medical expenses—do not align with how the fee is determined under RI law. The fee is intentionally tied to the lump-sum settlement amount to keep the arrangement simple and to prevent excessive charges from a settlement.

In Rhode Island workers’ compensation, attorney fees are capped by statute at 15% of the lump-sum portion of a settlement. This means the fee is based on the lump-sum payment agreed to for settling the claim, not on ongoing benefits or medical expenses. The other bases listed—10% of total benefits, 25% of the lump sum, or 5% of medical expenses—do not align with how the fee is determined under RI law. The fee is intentionally tied to the lump-sum settlement amount to keep the arrangement simple and to prevent excessive charges from a settlement.

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