personal injury lawyer rhode island

Friendly Suit

What is a Friendly Suit and why is the court appointing a Guardian to represent my child?

In Rhode Island when a minor, child under 18 or someone with diminished capacity, recovers a personal injury settlement over $10,000.00, the court …

June 2022 Recalls

Recalled Electrolux refrigerators potentially causing serious choking hazard. As of June 2, 2022, the North Carolina-based company, Electrolux is forced to recall 13 models of the Frigidaire refrigerator. The concerns initiated from a problem with the ice maker aspect …

Spring Safety

As we come into Spring, we welcome all the shifts that come along with this transformative season. Everyone will be outside enjoying the activities that were not so convenient during the fall and winter months. While you are enjoying the …

Slip and Fall

What is it?

Slip and falls occur when someone sustains an injury on public or private property due to unsafe premises. Slip and falls are a common type of personal injury and can happen anywhere to anyone. If someone experiences …

January 2022 Recalls

The U.S. FDA and CDC announced a recall on packaged salad linked to national Listeria outbreaks.  The Dole Company’s, prepackaged salad products have been recalled while the CDC investigates packaged salads produced by Fresh Express, a subsidiary of Chiquita …

The Risks of Rideshare

Did you know that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are technology companies, not transportation companies? Also, their drivers are considered independent contractors, not employees. These distinctions allow the rideshare companies to take advantage of loopholes when it comes …

I Got Hurt At My Rented Home, Can I Sue My Landlord?

If you or your guest are injured due to a defect and/or an unsafe and dangerous condition in your rented home, you or your guest may be able to recover damages against your landlord. Your landlord has a duty …

How Does PTSD Play into Your Case?

Recovering compensation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be difficult, as providing proof tends to be more complicated than when a physical injury is present. However, PTSD is an equally valid psychological trauma as a physical personal injury, …

MA Dog Bite Law

What if you’re out for a walk one day in Massachusetts and, as you pass by a man walking his dog, the dog lunges at you and bites you?  What if an overly excited dog jumps on you and …

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