Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
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 »
The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Effect on Your Rhode Island Personal Injury Case
Our country, and the entire world, is going through unprecedented times right now. The war against the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted almost all aspects of our everyday lives. Things may become particularly confusing for those who were unfortunate to get injured during or shortly before the pandemic due to its potential effects on personal… Read More »
New Legislation, Co-Sponsored by Rep. Robert E. Craven, to Protect Patients from Unexpected Medical Bills
The new legislation, introduced by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and co-sponsored by Rep. Robert E. Craven, would prevent patients from receiving unexpected and unreasonably high bills from out-of-network medical providers in Rhode Island, according to a press release on the State of Rhode Island General Assembly’s website. How the New Bill Would Protect Rhode Island… Read More »
Rhode Island Residents Will Now Face a Penalty for Having No Health Insurance
Starting January 1, 2020, Rhode Island residents are legally required to have health insurance. Otherwise, they will face a penalty on their taxes. As reported by WPRI, Rhode Island’s taxation division released a list of new tax changes in 2020, including the new health insurance mandate. Rhode Island residents who (a) do not carry… Read More »
First Vaping-Related Death Reported in Rhode Island
The first vaping-related death has been reported in Rhode Island while the number of fatalities and injuries linked to vaping continues to rise nationwide. As of December 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed at least 54 deaths and over 2,500 illnesses tied to vaping. Injured vapers in Rhode Island and… Read More »
Robert E. Craven, a Lawyer of the Year, Talks About Eliminating the ‘Open & Obvious’ Doctrine in Rhode Island
Robert E. Craven, a House Judiciary Chairman, has been named a Lawyer of the Year by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The trial lawyer sat down with the publication to discuss the newly enacted law eliminating the infamous “open and obvious” doctrine. Robert E. Craven was first elected in 2012 and currently chairs the House… Read More »
Health Violations in Rhode Island’s School Cafeterias: Who Can Be Sued for Your Child’s Food Poisoning?
Some parents pack lunches for their children, while others choose to give them pocket money to buy food and snacks from the school cafeteria. While a home-packed lunch is almost always a healthier alternative to eating meals prepared in god-knows-what-conditions, making and packaging lunches for your kids can be time-consuming, especially if you are… Read More »
Wrongful Death Caused by Swimming Pool Drowning: Who’s Responsible?
The state of Rhode Island has received a six-figure grant to promote pool safety and prevent pool and spa drownings. Rhode Island was among the three states and two cities that have received generous grants from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as part of its Pool Safety Program, according to WPRI. The… Read More »
