December 3, 2019
Icy Conditions Accompany Winter Weather; Slip And Falls
Many people enjoy the winter season. As wintertime begins to come into view, excitement is abounding. The cold weather often is associated with holiday celebrations, winter sports, and beautiful snow. Outdoor activities such as sledding, snowboarding, skiing, or merely enjoying nature on a on a winter morning after a snowfall are plentiful during this season….
November 13, 2019
Slip and Fall Personal Injury
A slip and fall personal injury can occur while visiting someone’s home, attending school, working on the job site, shopping in the supermarket, or walking on the sidewalk. A slip and fall caused by wet floors, icy sidewalks and parking lots, spilled grease, uneven walking surfaces, and cluttered walkways can cause serious personal injury. Slip and…
August 2, 2019
CDC Warning About What Is Potentially In Your Swimming Pool
The smell of fresh chlorine in the pool gives many of us a false sense of proper sanitary conditions in swimming pools. Unfortunately, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a new type of parasite that is manifesting itself in pools across the United States. This CDC report comes out…
January 10, 2019
Establishing Liability in a Slip and Fall Case
Slip and fall cases fall under the premises liability category of negligence cases. Generally, premises liability means that a property owner or possessor is legally liable for torts that occur on the property. Usually legal liability arises when a person is injured by a dangerous condition on the property. These dangerous conditions may include wet floors, snowy…
September 18, 2018
Misconceptions Regarding Slip and Fall Lawsuits
People considering filing a slip and fall lawsuit should be aware of some misconceptions regarding these types of claims. A slip and fall lawsuit requires evidence that shows negligence on the part of the property owner. Negligence is determined by looking at the property owner’s actions or lack thereof leading up to a slip and…
July 29, 2016
Common Summer Slip and Fall Accidents
Everyone recognizes the potential slip and fall dangers that can exist during the winter months when temperatures fall below freezing, and there’s snow and ice on the ground regularly. However, those same people often disregard the potential slip and fall dangers that may exist during the summer months, both indoors and outdoors. In fact, it’s…
April 13, 2016
Newport, RI Slip and Fall Lawyer Helps Injured Victims
An injured person who attempts to obtain compensation for a slip and fall accident can face many challenges. The process of filing a claim for a slip and fall injury can be complicated and expensive. This is not an ideal situation for the injured person because they may be facing high medical bills and out…
January 8, 2016
Brain Injuries Caused By Falls In RI
Editor’s note: This is the final in our four-part blog series about head and brain injuries. A brain injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a common injury as a result of falling. According to the Brain Injury Association (BIA) of Rhode Island, falls are now the leading cause of brain injury and the leading…
January 6, 2016
East Providence Slip and Fall Lawyer Provides Useful Tips
A slip and fall accidents occurs when someone slips, or trips, and falls because a dangerous or defective condition exists. Some common examples are cracked sidewalks, accumulated snow or ice on walkways, broken stairs, bunched-up carpeting or uneven pavement. These types of accidents have the potential to cause serious or even deadly injuries. The following…
October 12, 2010
Icy Conditions Accompany Winter Weather; Slip And Falls
Many people enjoy the winter season. As wintertime begins to come into view, excitement is abounding. The cold weather often is associated with holiday celebrations, winter sports, and beautiful snow. Outdoor activities such as sledding, snowboarding, skiing, or merely enjoying nature on a on a winter morning after a snowfall are plentiful during this season….