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…
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 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…
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 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 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…