July 18, 2013
New Burn Injuries Infographic Warns About Possible Injuries During the Summer
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…
July 17, 2013
RI Lawyer Releases New Infographic and Video about the Common Causes of Food Poisoning
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…
July 16, 2013
New Workers’ Compensation Infographic Released by Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyers
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…
July 15, 2013
Recent Rhode Island Supreme Court Decision Voids Provisions that Deprived Policyholder of Uninsured and Underinsured Coverage
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,…
July 11, 2013
Lawyers Release New Informational Graphic about Compensation for Neck and Back Injuries
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,…
July 9, 2013
Injury Law Firm Releases Informational Graphic about Nursing Home Safety in the United States
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…
July 8, 2013
Injury Lawyers Provide Informational Graphic on the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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…
July 2, 2013
Current Motorcycle Laws and Statistics Presented in a Motorcycle Infographic
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….
June 28, 2013
Boat Safety Infographic from the Law Firm of d’Oliveira & Associates
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…