Is The Date Of The Injury Counted When
Determining Time Lost From Work?
Question
Does the day of my injury count toward my workers’ comp claim?
Answer
The date of the injury is not counted when determining time lost from work. The RI workers’ compensation act says the injury must first prevent you from being able to earn your full wages for more than 3 days.
Is The Injury Compensable?
The date of the injury is not counted when determining time lost from work. When determining whether or not your work-related injury is compensable under the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Act, the law provides that your injury must prevent you from being able to earn your full wages for more than three days. Typically, day one would be the day after your injury or any day after your injury that you officially missed time, without counting the first day.