What is the exclusive remedy in Rhode Island workers' compensation?

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What is the exclusive remedy in Rhode Island workers' compensation?

In Rhode Island, the remedy for a work injury is exclusive to workers’ compensation benefits paid through the employer’s insurer or through a self-insured employer. This means an employee generally cannot sue the employer in civil court for damages arising from the injury, in exchange for guaranteed benefits like medical care and wage replacement. The system is designed to provide prompt, predictable compensation without fault-finding. You can still pursue claims against non-employer third parties who caused the injury, but the employer’s liability is limited to the workers’ compensation remedies.

In Rhode Island, the remedy for a work injury is exclusive to workers’ compensation benefits paid through the employer’s insurer or through a self-insured employer. This means an employee generally cannot sue the employer in civil court for damages arising from the injury, in exchange for guaranteed benefits like medical care and wage replacement. The system is designed to provide prompt, predictable compensation without fault-finding. You can still pursue claims against non-employer third parties who caused the injury, but the employer’s liability is limited to the workers’ compensation remedies.

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