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Complaints of Excessive Police Force Will Now Be Investigated by Rhode Island’s Attorney General
Rhode Island’s attorney general will now investigate all complaints of excessive use of force and serious injuries caused by police. The announcement comes several weeks after the nationwide protests over the killing of a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The streets of Providence, Rhode Island, “erupted in flames and anarchy” during the protests against… Read More »
What’s the Average Slip and Fall Accident Settlement in Rhode Island?
A personal injury attorney in Rhode Island or any other state often encounters clients who want to know the average payout for slip and fall injury settlements. And it makes sense why. After all, any injured person wants to know how much money they can expect to be able to plan their budget. Since… Read More »
Compensation in a Rhode Island Hit-and-Run Accident: How to Recover Damages
Any auto accident can be a scary and stressful experience, especially if a victim was injured. However, the situation becomes even more stressful and confusing if the other driver flees the scene of the crash. Hit-and-run accidents, in which one driver flees the scene, are not uncommon in Providence, Newport, Warwick, and other parts… Read More »
Wrong-Way Accidents in Rhode Island: Causes and Liability
Of all the car crashes that occur on Rhode Island’s roads and highways, wrong-way accidents tend to be the deadliest and most catastrophic. Wrong-way crashes usually happen at high speeds and involve a drunk motorist. In fact, at least 60% of fatal wrong-way accidents in the U.S. are related to drunk driving, according to… Read More »
Children More Likely to Be Bitten by a Familiar Dog at Home, Study Finds
A new study showed that children are twice as likely as adults to be bitten in the eye area. The study, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, warned against children being at the eye level with a dog, even if it is a familiar dog at home or under adult supervision…. Read More »
6 Things to Consider After a Car Accident During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Car crashes continue to happen in Rhode Island and all across the nation despite stay-at-home orders. Even though reports say that traffic volume decreased significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, the risk of getting into a vehicle crash still persists when people are driving to or from grocery stores or performing other essential activities. Dealing… Read More »
Rhode Island Courier Carrying COVID-19 Samples Crashed, Prompting Hazmat Response
After hearing the news about a car crash involving a courier carrying COVID-19 test samples, Rhode Island residents were concerned that the samples spilled on the roadway. The crash occurred on Interstate 95 in Seekonk and involved a 49-year-old Rhode Island woman who was delivering coronavirus samples to a lab for testing, according to… Read More »
COVID-19: Can You Delay or Stop Medical Treatment for Personal Injury During the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has a drastic impact on nearly every aspect of our lives. But if you are unfortunate enough to get injured in a car crash or another accident during the pandemic, things might get a lot more stressful and confusing. As hospitals across Rhode Island are overwhelmed by coronavirus patients, many Rhode… Read More »
Filing a Coronavirus Personal Injury Case Against Someone for Infecting You with COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic caused many to think, “Is it possible to sue another person for infecting me with COVID-19?” That depends on whether the other person infected you intentionally or their negligence or carelessness exposed you to the virus. Those who intentionally cough on other persons or otherwise purposefully spread COVID-19 may face terrorism… Read More »
4 Ways Using Social Media Can Hurt You if Your Personal Injury Case is Pending
The rise of social media in the 21st century has allowed people to stay interconnected pretty much 24/7. Thanks to platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, anyone can share the most intimate details of their life with followers, friends, family, and even complete strangers. Many car accident victims are tempted to share their experience… Read More »
