Is The Date Of The Injury Counted When
Determining Time Lost From Work?

The date of the injury is not counted when determining time lost from work. When assessing whether your work-related injury is compensable under the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Act, the law requires that your injury prevent you from earning your full wages for more than three days. Typically, day one is considered the day after your injury—or the first day you actually miss work because of it—without counting the day the injury occurred. For questions about eligibility and how time lost is calculated, our Rhode Island workers compensation lawyers can help explain how these rules apply to your situation. You can also review our RI workers’ comp benefits for a broader understanding of compensability under the Act. If you want to explore related issues, you may find topics like pre-existing conditions and eligibility or injuries that occur off the job but are work-related helpful.

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