Personal Injury Blog

Summer is a great time to enjoy the sun, barbecue, have a bonfire, or watch fireworks. It is also a season where many people suffer burns. These types of injuries range in severity from first degree (least severe) to fourth degree (most severe). First degree and second degree burns affects the top layers of skin and may cause blistering....

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that most often occurs in the lungs. The most common cause of this disease is the inhalation of asbestos. This material was once widely used in the construction and manufacturing industries. It has been used to fireproof, insulate, and strengthen products. Repeated and sustained exposures to this material can increase the risk...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, food poisoning affects 48 million people, causes 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths each year in the United States. This type of illness occurs when someone consumes food that is tainted by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. The top five contaminants related to this type of sickness are (i): Norovirus Salmonella Clostridium...

Rhode Island General Laws Title 28 covers labor and labor relations. Section 29 of this Title provides the laws that govern workmans’ compensation. This is a type of insurance program that covers medical bills and lost wages for employees who suffer a work-related injury. This program includes a workplace injury in the cost of doing business, which prevents taxpayers...

On July 2, 2013, the Rhode Island Supreme Court handed down a decision addressing the issue of uninsured and underinsured coverage (UM/UIM). Rhode Island, like many states, has a UM/UIM statute which “requires insurance carriers to provide protection for those claimants who voluntarily contract with licensed carriers for liability coverage as against uninsured operators.” Basically, the law allows an...

Damage to the neck and back can occur while jumping in a bounce house, playing sports, or driving a car. A recent CNN article has reported that bounce house injuries rose 1,500% between 1995 and 2010. In 2010 alone, an average of 31 children visited the emergency room every day because of these injuries. And, about 1 out every...

The 2010 Census revealed that the United States currently has the largest population of senior citizens in its history. 40.3 million people, or 13% of the population, are age 65 and older. This segment of the population is projected to grow to 20% of the population in the coming years. The most surprising fact the 2010 Census revealed was...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is difficult to detect because it is odorless and tasteless. CO is the number one cause of accidental poisonings in the United States, causing thousands of emergency room visits and hundreds of deaths each year (i). It is produced anywhere that coal, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, or wood is burned. Typically,...

Motorcycles have become a popular means of transportation and hobby for many people across the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that there are approximately 8.2 million motorcycles on the road. In recent years, the number of motorcycles on the road has increased and so has the number of motorcycle accidents. From 2010 to 2011,...

Rhode Island is nicknamed the “Ocean State” because it has over 400 miles of coastline and 35 islands within its borders. With such easy access to the ocean, the state has a lot of boat activity. Whether it’s a fishing boat bringing in the catch of the day or a sailboat sightseeing, operators should always maneuver their boats safely...