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 …
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 …
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave a person with temporary or permanent life-altering side effects. The most important thing a person can do after sustaining a TBI is give themselves time to properly recover.
Tips for Healing After a …
Brain injuries can create a vast number of difficulties for an individual. While some brain injuries result in minor, temporary side effects, many traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result in permanent, life-altering side effects.
Long-Term Effects of a TBI
The side effects …
If you or a loved one has been attacked and bitten by a dog, you may wonder – What is it worth? Can I sue? And, if so – who?
Yes, dog bites are compensable injuries under the law. The …
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, providing us with an opportunity to bring attention to the dangers of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). There are several types of brain injuries, all of which can vary in severity.
Types of TBIs
Concussions
A concussion …
Deadly traffic crashes are becoming more and more frequent due to a lack of safe driving. In fact, there has been nearly a 50 percent increase of fatalities on Rhode Island roads compared to last year. The Rhode Island Department …
With warm weather approaching, pools and beaches are now open to the public. The summer weather brings many fun activities, especially ones in the water. While having some fun in the sun it is important to take the necessary …
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that bicyclists face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than occupants of motor vehicles. With the risk of bike accidents so high, you can expect to get into a …
Have you ever been in a car accident? Stuck on the side of the road or experienced car trouble? Often, we don’t think about what we need in an emergency until we’re in one. Whether you have a flat …
