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When death occurs, all compensation payments from the workers' compensation administrative fund shall cease; provided, that if it is proved that the death resulted from the last compensable injury the employer shall not be relieved of liability as provided in chapter 33 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 28. Labor and Labor Relations § 28-37-7. Cessation of payments on death - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-28-labor-and-labor-relations/ri-gen-laws-sect-28-37-7/
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