Recreational vehicles can provide their owners with a degree of freedom not offered by most other forms of transportation. A motorhome or truck outfitted with a camper offers motorists both a way to travel and a place to stay when stopped. While RVs may grant owners an extra degree of self-suffic...
Even though pedestrians should always be granted the right of way, sometimes drivers fail to do so. As such, everyone must stay alert for oncoming traffic when walking across the street. This point was emphatically made recently in Rutland, Massachusetts, when two adult pedestrians were nearly st...
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have some terrific roadways for traveling by motorcycle. But as all riders are likely aware, operating a motorcycle takes good reflexes and coordination. Even experienced riders are not immune to taking a spill. As such, it is very important for all motorcyclists to...
You may walk for fun or you may walk out of necessity, but in either case you want to walk safely. So, when choosing a walking route, be it to a school, park or any other neighborhood location, you may want to scout the area out. This is especially true when you are picking out a route that your ...
Some activities become so routine that adults may forget the dangers they harbor. Take, for example, crossing the street. We know we should always cross at a crosswalk and that we should be careful when doing so. However, for children, crossing the street safely is a learned behavior. To help pro...
If you have summer vacation plans that include traveling a long distance by car, you may want to make sure that your vehicle is prepared to make the journey. You can help to eliminate some of the possible mechanical problems that could contribute to a serious accident simply by keeping your vehic...
Recreational vehicles are intended for extended road trips and are generally quite large and heavy. As such, they cannot afford to have safety defects. The manufacturers of these vehicles should be held accountable for making sure they are built to very high safety standards. The Office of Defect...
Initially victims of traumatic brain injury are diagnosed, and as part of the medical treatment are placed in rehabilitation including speech and cognitive therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. The physicians that treat the traumatic brain injury victim also prescribe medication. On...
It is likely that many Rhode Island riders are planning to take advantage of the spring and summer months by hopping on their motorcycles and going on extended trips. And while riding by oneself has its joys, so too does gathering with fellow enthusiasts and going on a group excursion. Going on a...
After suffering a traumatic brain injury there are many specialists that can help the victim once it is determined the extent of the injury and the progression of the recovery. Medical Initially it is important for the victim of the traumatic brain injury to get initial medical care. Following th...
What is your primary form of transportation? Your first response may be your car. And while you may spend a good part of your day behind the wheel, you likely depend on your own power to get around more than you realize. The fact is, most of us spend at least part of the day as pedestrians. Any g...
Although the liability in slip & fall accidents can be difficult there have been progressions in the law that create inroads in the legal doctrines making it easier to prove liability. The "traditional approach" states that a store owner is held liable for injuries occurring on his premises only ...
Many of us must use the Rhode Island roadways to conduct our daily lives. As such, it is important that we look out for one another while driving. An auto crash can happen so quickly. A hurried or distracted driver can pose a serious threat to others on the road. This threat is personified if a d...
slip & fall accidents that occur in a hospital or nursing home are extremely unique and often times fall under medical malpractice law. Although a slip & fall accident in a medical facility is a far cry from a doctor or nurse making a mistake causing an injury, the facts leading up to slip and fa...
Riding a bicycle on the roadways is extremely dangerous and the bicyclist must use extreme care to avoid any and all bicycle accidents. This is because motor vehicles on the roadway often times do not see or pay attention to the bicyclist. Ways that bicycle accidents can be avoided consist of the...
Spring is quickly approaching and the weather will soon be perfect for having a vacation adventure. Rhode Islanders who own recreational vehicles may be especially excited about the possibilities. And perhaps some of the finest vacationing may be done in the mountains of the northeastern region o...
Airbags made by major parts supplier Takata are being recalled because of problems that are occurring causing injuries to occur giving rise to product liability lawsuits. Over 30 million vehicles made by 11 different automakers have been recalled to replace frontal airbags in these vehicles. The ...
A large percentage of people that suffer a traumatic brain injury have visual problems including binocular visual dysfunction (BVD). When a traumatic brain injury occurs there is often an interruption to the neurological system which damages the extra ocular muscles and/or nerves that control eye...
Many people are injured from chairs that collapse as they sit in them giving rise to serious product liability cases. The injuries are usually quite serious as the unsuspecting person sits in a chair and it collapses causing the spine to compress or causing a striking of the head or both. A chair...
Recently, a 57-year-old North Providence man died after succumbing to critical injuries. The injuries were the result of a motorcycle accident. According to an accident reconstruction team, the motorcycle apparently flipped over after the 57-year-old was unable to maintain control. Speed is consi...
For some Rhode Island residents, walking is one of life's great simple pleasures. A stroll around the neighborhood can give you the opportunity to relax, meet up with neighbors and get some exercise. But when crossing the street, we must remember the rules we were taught when we were children. Lo...
Rhode Island drivers may be interested in one innovation in highway construction that can lead to a reduction in highway fatalities. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is recommending that states develop new standards for using this technology in all of their n...
It is often difficult for a Rhode Island resident to know what to do after being in a car accident that was the other driver's fault. Dealing with insurance companies can be very frustrating, and the other driver's insurance company may try to deny a claim in order to try to avoid paying for dama...
Many Rhode Island drivers have car accidents when it is raining or when the pavement is wet. There are several important strategies people should use when driving in wet weather, as implementing them can help prevent the occurrence of collisions. According to AAA, 1.2 million car accidents occur ...
People who have been involved in serious car accidents in Rhode Island often suffer from traumatic brain injuries. According to new research, these TBIs may result in car accident victims' brains aging at an accelerated rate. The study on the effects of TBI was led by a doctor in the United Kingd...
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