Rhode Island workers comp settlement chart
Rhode Island's Schedule of Losses sets the maximum weeks of permanent partial disability for each body part. Weekly benefit is 66.67% of average weekly wage, capped at $1,760/week. Lawyer fees are capped at 20% by RI Gen. Laws § 28-35-32.
Schedule of Losses
| Body part | PPD weeks | Max dollars | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | - | - | |
| Neck | - | - | |
| Shoulder | 312 | $549,120 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) (as part of arm) |
| Knee | 312 | $549,120 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) (as part of leg) |
| Hand | 244 | $429,440 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Arm | 312 | $549,120 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Leg | 312 | $549,120 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Foot | 205 | $360,800 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Eye | 200 | $352,000 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Hearing loss (one ear) | 100 | $176,000 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Hearing loss (both ears) | 200 | $352,000 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| Thumb | 100 | $176,000 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| index_finger | 60 | $105,600 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| middle_finger | 40 | $70,400 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| ring_finger | 30 | $52,800 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
| little_finger | 25 | $44,000 | RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(a) |
Rhode Island provides specific compensation for scheduled body parts. For non-scheduled body parts like back and neck, compensation is based on the degree of permanent impairment to the body as a whole or a specific member, as determined by medical evaluation, rather than a fixed schedule of weeks. For shoulder and knee, the maximum weeks are derived from the total loss of use of the arm or leg, respectively, as per RI Gen. Laws § 28-33-19(h).
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FAQs
What is the maximum back injury workers comp settlement in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's Schedule of Losses uses physician impairment rating (AMA Guides) rather than a fixed back-injury schedule.
What's the lawyer's fee cap on workers comp cases in Rhode Island?
20% of recovery, set by RI Gen. Laws § 28-35-32.
Are settlement amounts in Rhode Island taxable?
No. Workers compensation benefits are not subject to federal or state income tax under IRC §104(a)(1).