Karns & Kerrison Blog

People in Rhode Island are involved in major automobile accidents every year. A victim who suffers a blunt force trauma to his or her chest in such a crash runs the risk of a sternum fracture. Fractures to the sternum can be very serious. They can result in the rupture of blood vessels, including...

Rhode Island parents may have warned their teenagers about the dangers of texting and driving, but a new study finds there are other distracting behaviors teens engage in while behind the wheel that might need to be addressed. The study, which was led by an assistant professor at Oregon State Uni...

When you play a sport in school injuries can happen. However, if you feel that you have sustained a serious injury due to another's negligence which could have been prevented, call Karns & Kerrison. There is case law in Rhode Island which may support your claim against the school and/or town for ...

Internal bleeding is an often-serious injury that may result from a car accident after a body part hits or is hit with a blunt or penetrable object. While some internal bleeding is obvious from the injury that causes it, Rhode Island residents may not know that internal bleeding could take days t...

A victim of a traumatic brain injury must undergo full neurorehabilitation in order to appreciate the best recovery. The victim of the traumatic brain injury may be experiencing deficits in any or all of the following: Cognitive Function - Attention or memory. Motor Function - Extremity weak...

Each city or town in the State of Rhode Island has strict leash laws in place. If you, your child or dog are attacked by an unleashed dog, the dog owner's violation of their city or town's leash law is negligence per seand an actionable offense. Additionally, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has he...

After a car accident, it may be logical to assume that one driver was at fault for the crash. However, there are some cases where more than one driver might have contributed to the accident. A lawyer can use contributory or comparative negligence defenses in court to help their client reduce the ...

When a child suffers a traumatic brain injury there are special considerations that must be reviewed in terms of setting up cognitive rehabilitation. In terms of suffering a traumatic brain injury the youngest and oldest of the population are at a greater risk. Males 0-4 years old have the highes...

Among the many types of injuries suffered by motorists who are involved in accidents on Rhode Island roadways, spinal cord injuries are particularly serious. When the spinal cord is damaged due to trauma, its ability to carry impulses between the brain and various parts of the body is interrupted...

So many past clients have struggled with the issue of proper compensation for their motor vehicles after an accident. A young client came in last year after an accident. She was injured and her recently purchased Volvo had sustained disabling damage. I advocated on her behalf at no cost to have t...

This year New England has been plagued by every winter weather related driving condition you can think of. Between endless snow, freezing temperatures and distracted driver's texting, accidents have been happening at a more rapid rate. Due to these weather conditions insurance companies are more ...

Newport drivers may be interested in some statistics regarding driving safety concerns due to impaired drivers. These issues, according to the government, lead to one person being killed on the roads every 51 minutes. The Centers for Disease Control say that, in 2012, over 10,000 people died in c...

Chameleon carriers have a devastating effect on truck accidents. Because of their poor safety records, chameleon carriers a more likely to cause a truck accident than a trucking company with a good safety record. A chameleon carrier is a commercial trucking company operating large tractor trailer...

Most people will be involved in a motor vehicle accident at some point in their lives. Car accidents cause physical and emotional injury. They disrupt work, personal lives and can result in lost wages. Types of physical injuries suffered can range from muscle sprain and tearing, typically called ...

When you communicate with a lawyer to assess the facts of your case, let her do the screening. Your only job is to lay out all facts and then the attorney can determine what information is relevant and portrays your case in the best light. This is my job and what I do best. Remember, everything i...

Bicycle accidents can be avoided by using the proper safety equipment and by having total control over the bicycle. One such device that provides this is the use of the GPS - computer systems for bicycles. GPS - computers for bicycles provide information that makes the bicycle safer to avoid bicy...

Social media is an important part of daily life in 2015. Whether you are using it to communicate with friends, voice your opinions or sell something these thoughts, pictures, and ideas form a permanent virtual record. Think before you act and before you post or send information. Once you hit send...

Pedestrians are seriously injured or killed every year in Rhode Island as well as in the rest of the nation. In 2012 alone, 76,000 pedestrians were injured in vehicle accidents, and nearly 5,000 are killed every year in the United States. A pedestrian who suffers an injury due to the negligence o...

Since November 5, 2014, the Rhode Island Judiciary has become paperless meaning that any individual wishing to access or file a court document may only do so by registering with the online judicial site. This system is referred to as e-filing and requires users to create a username and password. ...

Those in Rhode Island who have been in a motor vehicle accident may suffer afterward from post-traumatic stress disorder in addition to any physical injuries that may have been sustained. While some fear and anxiety is normal after an accident, when emotions become unmanageable and start to inter...

As many Rhode Island motorists know, several motorcycle accidents happen due to the low visibility motorcycles have on the road. Recent advancements in vehicle-to-vehicle communications may help decrease the number of crashes by alerting drivers to their presence. V2V communication enables vehicl...

Every day, the roads of Rhode Island are made less safe by impaired drivers. Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs has been repeatedly proven to significantly endanger the safety of other motorists. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 30 people die every day on U.S. ...

If a Rhode Island driver becomes involved in a car accident, there is a chance that the person could suffer a mild brain injury. However, the term "mild" only refers to the initial physical injury that the brain suffers; the wide range of symptoms and challenges that someone who suffered a mild b...

Motorcycle riders in Rhode Island know that safety is important. Exercising caution when riding can significantly reduce the chances of a motorcycle accident. New riders can derive great benefits from following a few safety tips, and learning good safety habits early can lead to a lifetime of saf...

Many people are familiar with whiplash, but they may not understand exactly what it is. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer when they are involved in a car accident. It can be minor or severe. Minor whiplash injuries can result in relatively little down time and quick recove...