Cessation of payments on death

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-37-7., under Chapter 28-37 Workers’ Compensation Administrative Fund.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-37-7.

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.