October 22, 2019
Rhode Island Dog Bite Attorney Talks about Preventing Attacks
Dogs can be wonderful companions and delightful pets. But, sometimes, they can also pose a danger to neighbors, visitors or our own family members. Dog bites can be extremely painful and costly to treat. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 4.5 million dog bites that occur in…
October 18, 2019
Indoor Trampoline Park Injuries Increasing
With the rising popularity of indoor trampoline parks, such as the local Warwick Launch Trampoline Park, so too have the amount of hospital visits due to trampoline park injuries has also increased. If you are unfamiliar with these parks, it involves a series of trampolines that make up an entire room surrounded by soft, padded…
October 16, 2019
Bad Road and Weather Conditions Cause Johnston, RI Car Accidents
There are many factors that go into why a car accident happens. Drivers can control how they drive and what they are doing when driving, but they cannot always control other factors that result in car accidents such as bad road and weather conditions. All drivers should take caution when driving in adverse conditions because…
October 4, 2019
Five Things to Know If You Have Been Injured In a Middletown, RI Car Accident
If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, this may be a difficult time for you. You may be wondering how to pay your medical expenses at a time when you are still in the hospital, unable to work or recovering from your injuries. There are a number of pitfalls…
October 3, 2019
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Law
Workers’ compensation laws are in place to help provide benefits and monetary support to workers who are injured on the job and families of workers who lose their lives on the job. These laws have expanded over the years to not only cover workplace injuries, but also illnesses that occur due to toxic exposure or…
October 2, 2019
Construction Workers at Risk of Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Construction workers face an elevated risk when it comes to asbestos exposure and asbestos-related lung disease and lung cancer, such as mesothelioma. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. There are a number of dangers that are clearly present at a construction site. Workers are at risk of falling from…
October 1, 2019
Safety Reminders for Bicyclists When Riding This Fall
Riding a bike in the fall in New England can be one of the most satisfying experiences with the changing of the leave colors on the trees. Unfortunately, this is also a good time for bicycle accidents to increase in frequency, as night comes sooner and it becomes increasingly hard to see in the evenings….
September 27, 2019
Common Violations Among The Worst Nursing Homes In RI
When nursing homes in RI do not operate to government standards, they are reported to the RI Department of Health and given violations. The following will outline the most types of violations found at three nursing homes with the highest number of violations in RI. These types of violations could amount to abuse. Nursing home…
September 26, 2019
How Do I Collect RI Workers’ Compensation?
The RI workers’ compensation system provides payments and benefits to employees when they are injured at work. Generally, any injury, illness or disease that occurred in the course of employment might be covered by workers’ compensation insurance that the employer carries. The system was designed for everyone to understand, however, comprehending workers’ compensation laws and…
September 25, 2019
Birth Injuries: What Can I Do?
Every parent wishes his or her child to live and enjoy life without any obstacle. However, there are instances where an injury happens that could scar a child and affect his or her life forever. In some cases, these defects are not unavoidable. In some cases, the doctor fails to read the information correctly. In…
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