Our team of Rhode Island personal injury lawyers of Karns & Kerrison has exciting news: Attorney Jude Kerrison was recently appointed to the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ) Board of Governors. He was appointed through a rare unanimous vote among the RIAJ board members. The Rhode Isl...
National Grid Gas Service Slowly Restored As of Monday morning at 9:00 am EST, National Grid workers have finally restored service to 95% of the Newport and Middletown customers affected by the gas shut-off. There are still a few remaining Aquidneck Island homes without gas service, however, most...
Possible Class Action Suit for Affected Families As the National Grid gas line shut down in Newport and Middletown continues to effect over 7,000 homes, the health issues and disrupted well-being of thousands of families accumulates. If you are struggling to stay warm, cannot cook for your family...
Attorney Robert Karns has been practicing law with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases since 1974. He has earned a reputation throughout Rhode Island, local communities, and professional circles as a legal leader for all things related to TBI cases and claims. As such, our team from Kar...
Despite its name, an mTBI or mild traumatic brain injury is not a mild injury. It is a classification used by doctors to describe either a brief loss of consciousness, or a marked change in mental status, such as a person being dazed or confused at the time of their injury. From a clinical perspe...
As a result of Attorney Kerrison making partner, we are pleased to announce that we have changed our firm's name from Karns Law Group to Karns & Kerrison. This change reflects our commitment to providing our clients with knowledgeable and collaborative legal representation. Now, our clients benef...
The weather is perfect for a weekend trip to the lake, and you and your family are anxious to load up the boat and head out to the cabin. At Karns & Kerrison, we want our fellow Rhode Island residents to have a fun and safe summer, and we realize that water safety is a serious issue during the wa...
Domestic violence is a fairly common term, and Rhode Island news broadcasters often mention the dangers of abusive homes for spouses and children. Sometimes simple disagreements can escalate into violence quickly when those involved are especially tired, stressed or frustrated with life. The Rho...
Your social security claim in Rhode Island might be denied outright if you do not have a qualifying condition. However, the definition may be less strict than you think when it comes to which impairments qualify for the disability programs offered through the Social Security Administration. New m...
Rhode Island car and boat accidents often lead to severe head injuries due to the massive forces involved in vehicle transport. Of these injuries, subdural hematoma is one of the most serious. If you or a loved one were to suffer such an injury, here are a few things you might want to know. One i...
Among the most frightening injuries to suffer is a spinal cord injury. From the first moments, such an injury can fill you will anxiety, uncertainty and fear of what your future may hold. Even if you do not suffer paralysis from a spinal cord injury, the damage can severely reduce your mobility a...
Many Rhode Island residents spend a significant amount of their recreation time in or around the state's many waterways. This leads to rivers and bays that have a tendency to become congested, and therefore dangerous. Safety training is one of the most effective tools one might use to protect one...
Rhode Island may be a small state relative to most of the other 49 states in the nation and therefore the number of traffic accidents that occur in the state may not at first seem all that bad to people who live elsewhere. However, when you stop to think that every person who dies in a car crash ...
Having a social security disability benefits application denied is a frustrating experience for anyone. However, there are avenues available to those who have recently received an income or insurance denial from the Social Security Administration. The simplest option is often a direct appeal. It ...
Rhode Island readers know alcohol affects people in different ways, and a person does not have to go over the legal limit of .08 percent to be intoxicated. In fact, a person could be unable to drive safely after just one or two drinks. Every driver is responsible for understanding his or her limi...
You may have heard of two different types of Social Security benefits: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Some people may be confused about the two and wonder if they qualify for one or both of them. The truth is that while they do provide monetary...
Rhode Island roads are getting safer, and it is thanks in part to new developments in automobile safety. However, while these updates tend to save lives, they are unable to prevent injury resulting from the massive forces involved in a typical auto accident. Popular Mechanics explains one importa...
One of the nice things about living in Rhode Island is that you are never far away from an aquatic adventure. We hope that you prepare adequately however you decide to spend your free time. Whether you decide to kayak down Buckeye Brook or take a big boat out on the bay, make sure you use adequat...
Car accidents can take place due to any number of circumstances. Some of those conditions may seem out of the control of travelers, such as weather or medical emergencies. However, too many crashes are caused by the negligence of drivers, and distractions play a major role in contributing to driv...
If you are among the many Rhode Island residents who cannot earn an adequate income because of a mental or physical limitation or incapacity, you may be able to qualify for what is known as Social Security Disability Income. The process of obtaining SSDI can prove highly convoluted, and in many c...
Vehicle drivers on Rhode Island roads understand that car insurance protects themselves against liabilities in the event of a vehicular accident. The same logic applies to owning boats. In the event of a boating accident, possessing boat insurance can be the key to preventing financial ruin and s...
When a Rhode Island worker suffers an injury in a work accident, he or she could be eligible for financial support through the employer's workers' compensation insurance. The specific types of benefits that a person could receive depend on the nature of the injury and his or her specific needs. E...
It is not uncommon for traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be comingled in the minds of many Rhode Islanders. However, while the two seem similar or at times even identical, a person suffering from traumatic brain injury is not always exhibiting PTSD. According to ...
Rhode Island residents who suffer brain injuries often do so after experiencing a significant blow to the head. If you suspect that you or someone you love may have suffered one, it is critical that you learn how to identify key signs. At Karns & Kerrison, we understand how debilitating head and ...
While there is a lot of talk about crazy drivers, speeders, drunk drivers and distracted drivers on the roadways in Rhode Island, it is not always other drivers that put you at risk for an accident. In fact, many accidents are caused by bad weather conditions. The Federal Highway Administration e...
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