By Marsha Kirshenbaum | Published August 7, 2014 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: personal injury lawyer, personal injury lawyer in Rhode Island, personal injury lawyer rhode island, personal injury lawyer ri, personal injury lawyer truck accident, personal injury truck accident, truck accident, trucking accidents | Comments Off on Actor’s Accident Brings Commercial Trucking Accidents Front and Center
Actor’s Accident Brings Commercial Trucking Accidents Front and Center
Tracy Morgan, star of 30 Rock, is now bringing the serious issues of commercial trucking accidents to the public’s attention in a big way. Morgan, also an alum of Saturday Night Live, was recently critically injured in an accident with a Walmart truck after the driver, reportedly operating on a limited amount of sleep, ran Read More
Read MorePlaying It Safe: How Business Owners Can Prevent Workplace Injuries
Whether you own a business with just a few employees or hundreds, it’s important that you keep a safe workplace. While not every accident can be prevented, Rhode Island business owners should understand that many are preventable if safety standards and procedures are put in place. Not only do you want your employees to remain Read More
Read MoreRemaining Safe on the Roadway with Motorcyclists
Despite the growing popularity of motorcycles in Rhode Island, they’re also considered an extremely vulnerable group of vehicle users. Thousands of motorcyclists are involved in accidents on Rhode Island roadways each year, leading to costly personal injury lawsuits. When involved in a roadway accident, motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die than occupants of Read More
Read MoreDanger on the Highway: A Closer Look at Trucking Accidents
Car, motorcycle, and even pedestrian accidents are commonplace, and sometimes these accidents can lead to serious injury and even death, but what happens when a passenger vehicle is involved in an accident with a truck? The Serious Nature of Trucking Accidents Estimates show around 5,000 Americans die as a result of accidents with trucks each Read More
Read MoreIs it Really (Legally) Possible to Be a Good Samaritan?
We all love stories about “Good Samaritans.” In today’s world it’s inspiring to hear stories about people pulling others from car wreckage, or helping someone who’s had a heart attack in the middle of the street. Whatever the situation, Good Samaritans are welcome in most of our opinions, but what about legally? Unfortunately, in some Read More
Read MoreSlip and Fall Injuries Can Have Devastating Effects
Whether in the workplace or at the neighborhood pool, the potential to get injured in a slip and fall accident always exists. While most people think only minor injuries may result, this is not always the case. In fact, a great number of slip and fall injuries not only result in prolonged hospitalization and require Read More
Read MoreDrugged Driving Increases the Risk of Fatal Car Crashes
Safe driving is a huge concern in this country. Many studies have shed light on factors that can increase the risk of danger while driving, citing everything from alcohol consumption to cell phone use. However, another activity causing safety concerns is driving while under the influence of drugs. A recent study by Columbia University found Read More
Read MoreHow Much Money Can I Recover for My Car Accident Lawsuit?
After you are involved in a car accident, no doubt you want someone to pay. As far as how much money to which you are entitled, there is no definitive answer. Car accident cases can be worth several thousand dollars or several million dollars. The amount you receive from an out-of-court settlement or from a Read More
Read MoreWhat Should I Do After a Hit and Run Accident?
During a typical car accident, the at-fault party’s insurance company pays for the other party’s damages. But what happens when you are the victim of a hit and run? In these cases, the negligent driver leaves the scene of the accident without exchanging information or calling the police. Your first reaction is probably anger and Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Statute of Limitations on Personal Injury Cases in Rhode Island?
A statute of limitations sets the maximum amount of time after an event that legal proceedings can be initiated. They exist in both civil and criminal law. Statutes of limitations vary according to state, so Rhode Island residents should pay attention to the statutes that apply to our state. Filing a personal injury lawsuit within Read More
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