Introduction

Audette, Audette, & Violette LLC serves injured workers and accident victims from its office in East Providence, Rhode Island, handling workers’ compensation cases that include some of the most severe workplace injuries recognized under state and federal law. The firm’s practice spans workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability claims, serving clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Practice Areas

The firm’s workers’ compensation practice addresses both state-level Rhode Island claims and federally governed claims for workers in specialized categories. On the severe injury side, the firm represents workers who have suffered amputations, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, and paraplegia or quadriplegia. These injury categories involve extended medical treatment, long-term or permanent disability, and substantial future medical costs, all of which must be properly accounted for in resolving a workers’ compensation claim. Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation system provides wage replacement and medical benefits, but disputes frequently arise over the degree of disability and the extent of required medical care.

The firm also handles Defense Base Act claims, which cover civilian employees and contractors working on U.S. military bases or under U.S. government contracts overseas. Injuries sustained in these settings are governed by a federal framework that extends workers’ compensation protections to a category of workers not covered by standard state systems. Longshoreman injury cases fall under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, a separate federal scheme covering maritime workers including dockworkers and harbor workers. These federal claims require specific procedural knowledge that differs from standard state workers’ compensation practice, including filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.

In personal injury, the firm represents clients injured in car accidents, medical malpractice situations, slip and fall incidents, and cases involving wrongful death. Medical malpractice claims require establishing that a healthcare provider’s conduct fell below the applicable standard of care, which typically involves working with medical experts to evaluate the treatment provided and identify where it deviated from what a reasonably competent provider would have done. Wrongful death claims allow surviving family members to seek compensation for the loss caused by a death resulting from negligence.

The firm’s Social Security disability practice covers two programs: Social Security Disability Insurance, which is based on a claimant’s work history and contributions to the Social Security system, and Supplemental Security Income, which is a needs-based program for disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Both programs require demonstrating that a claimant’s medical condition prevents them from engaging in substantial gainful activity. Initial applications are denied in a majority of cases, and claims frequently require administrative hearings before an Administrative Law Judge. The firm assists clients through the full appeals process, including representation at ALJ hearings.

Location & Service Area

Audette, Audette, & Violette LLC is located at 35 Highland Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. The firm can be reached at 401-406-6962. Free consultations are available. The firm’s website is aavlawfirm.com/

Client Focus

The firm serves a linguistically diverse client base, offering services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Rhode Island has substantial Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking communities, and the firm’s multilingual capacity allows clients to communicate fully in their preferred language throughout what can be a lengthy legal process.

Clients who come to this firm are typically dealing with the financial and physical consequences of serious injuries or long-term disabilities. Workers’ compensation cases involving amputation, paralysis, or brain injury carry lifetime implications. Social Security disability cases often involve years of waiting and multiple rounds of appeals. The firm’s range of practice areas allows it to handle the overlapping legal needs that frequently arise when a serious injury affects both employment and income.

FAQ

What is the Defense Base Act and who does it cover?
The Defense Base Act is a federal law that extends workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees and contractors working on U.S. government contracts or military installations outside the United States. Claims under this act follow federal procedures separate from state workers’ compensation systems.

What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
Social Security Disability Insurance is available to individuals who have worked and paid into the Social Security system for a sufficient number of years and who are now unable to work due to a qualifying disability. Supplemental Security Income is a needs-based program for individuals with disabilities who have limited income and resources, regardless of work history.

Does the firm handle workers’ compensation cases involving federal maritime law?
Yes. The firm handles Longshoreman injury cases under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which is a federal program covering dockworkers, harbor workers, and others employed in maritime occupations.

What languages does the firm serve clients in?
The firm provides legal services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Is a consultation free?
Yes, the firm offers free consultations.

Closing

Audette, Audette, & Violette LLC addresses some of the most consequential legal situations a person can face, from catastrophic workplace injuries covered under state and federal compensation systems to long-term Social Security disability claims. Operating from East Providence and serving clients in three languages, the firm applies its practice across a range of injury and disability law that reflects the varied needs of Rhode Island’s working population.