August 20, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Bus Accidents Infographic
According to the Department of Transportation, motor coaches make more than 750 million passengers trips each year in the United States. Statistics show that on average 17 passengers die each year while making these trips. The most dangerous bus accidents were rollovers causing 61% of deaths followed by running off the road and multi-vehicle collisions….
August 16, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Releases New Construction Accidents Infographic
Millions of Americans work in the construction industry. These carpenters, crane operators, electricians, iron workers, laborers, plumbers, and roofers engage in physical labor that can often be dangerous. According to Yahoo Finance, three types of construction jobs are among the “10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.” The article includes iron and steel workers, laborers,…
August 12, 2013
RI Injury Lawyers Post New Bike Safety Infographic about the Importance of Bike Safety
Rhode Island has become a bicycling destination for many on the east coast. The state has more than 60 miles of paved bike paths and 120 miles of road marked as bike routes. Almost every weekend members of local cycling clubs take to Rhode Island roads to exercise and enjoy the state’s natural wonders. While…
August 12, 2013
RI Auto Accident Lawyers Release New Drunk Driving Infographic
Drunk driving poses a serious danger to everyone on the road. Recent statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) show that in just one year 9,878 people were killed and approximately 350,000 people were injured in alcohol-related car crashes. This amounts to one death every fifty-three minutes and one injury every ninety seconds. Additionally, these…
August 7, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Promotes Summer Safety with Swimming Pool Infographic and Video
Swimming pools give people a much needed break from the heat and humidity of the summer. The CDC has reported that there are millions of residential pools and thousands of public pools in the United States. These popular attractions provide recreational fun for hundreds of millions of Americans each year but swimmers and property owners…
July 30, 2013
Auto Accident Lawyers Release New Infographic about the Dangers of Defective Car Parts
Every year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) receives complaints and conducts investigations related to motor vehicle safety. Since the NHTSA was first established, it has recalled more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, RVs, motorcycles, and mopeds. This Administration has also pulled 42 million child seats, 46 million tires, and 66 million pieces…
July 29, 2013
Coventry Auto Accident Attorneys Help Coventry Woman Settle Case and Recover Over $67,000 for Injuries
A Coventry woman (name withheld for confidentiality purposes) recently recovered a $67,500 settlement for neck and back injuries she sustained from a rear-end collision. The woman sought treatment from an orthopedic doctor and eventually had further treatment from another doctor, who administered steroid injections to help manage her continued lower back pain. Following her accident,…
July 29, 2013
The Alleged Dangers of the Zimmer Durom Hip Replacement Revealed in New Zimmer Durom Infographic
In 2006, the FDA approved Durom Cups (Durom Acetabular Components) for sale on the market by its manufacturer, Zimmer Holdings. In recent years it has been alleged that this metal-on-metal hip replacement has failed at high rates and a product recall has even been issued. According to a July 22, 2008 letter from Zimmer, the…
July 26, 2013
RI Injury Law Firm Gets $60,000 Warwick Car Accident Settlement for Warwick Woman
The auto accident attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates recovered $60,000 for their client (name withheld for confidentiality) following negotiations with the insurance company of an opposing driver after that driver’s vehicle lost control and struck the car being operated by the firm’s client. The woman, who lives in Warwick, RI, was seriously injured when an…
July 18, 2013
Mesothelioma infographic released by Personal Injury Lawyers about the Link Between it and Asbestos
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…