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T- MOBILE Customer Care- Bypass System | Speak to Real Person
Bypass automated T-mobile customer care and speak to a person live not annoying automated phone service: Call T- Mobile Sprint customer service, 1-800-937-8997 Enter your phone number when prompted To bypass automated prompts, state “speak to customer service” Annoying T-MOBILE Script when you call T-MOBILE/ Sprint customer Service (T-MOBILE customer care): If you’re having problems getting in touch, speaking with or contacting a real live person or customer service representative at T-mobile, you are probably very frustrated and at your wits end. Rather than slamming the landline or cell phone down in anger and disgust, follow these simple steps to speak to a customer service rep at T-Mobile Sprint. This means that you can bypass the T-mobile customer service automation and the robot and get
Proving Injuries in Low Impact Collisions | Slepkow Law
Rear end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents. In fact, according to statistics from the National Safety Council, there are approximately 2.5 million rear impact accident claims reported every year in the U.S. and they comprise approximately 28% of all auto crashes each year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Proving damages in low-impact car accidents can be challenging, but it is not impossible. In many cases, the extent of damages may not be immediately apparent, and it may require thorough documentation and professional evaluation to establish a valid claim. Here are some steps you can take to prove damages in low-impact car accidents: Proving damages in low-impact car accidents can be challenging Seek Medical Attention: Even in
RI Legal Duties to Stop & Report | Leaving the Scene of Accident
The northern Rhode Island towns of Smithfield and North Smithfield have a significant number of car accidents each year. Frequent accidents occur along Route 146 and Route 102 * No matter what city or town an accident occurs in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, RI law sets forth certain legal obligations of appropriate and legal conduct after a vehicular wreck. Summary of RI motor vehicle stop and report laws You are legally required under Rhode Island law to report a car accident or other motor vehicle crash when there is at minimum of USD 1,000 property damage, someone is injured as a result of the collision, or a fatality resulting from the car, truck or vehicular accident. RI laws concerning obligations to report certain accidents
The Basics of Negligence and Tort Law in Rhode Island
David Slepkow answers some important questions concerning personal injury, liability and negligence law in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. This is part 1 of a series of RI Injury law FAQS. What is Negligence law Personal injury law is the area of law dealing with rights, remedies, claims and lawsuits involving negligent, intentional or reckless conduct causing injury to another person. In some limited situations personal injury causes of action could result from “strict liability” in which a person is liable for their conduct causing injury even when there no negligence. Not all personal injury claims result in civil lawsuits in a court of law because many cases are settled by claimants or their personal injury attorneys with insurance and indemnity companies. Tort Law In
Rhode Island Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer (TBI) | RI Head Injury Attorneys
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injuries are the cause of approximately 30 percent of all fatalities in the United States. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a bump or jolt to the head, or a penetrating cranial injury. Rhode Island traumatic brain injury lawyer While various scenarios can cause brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents in Rhode island and Massachusetts are a common cause of brain injuries. About 14 percent of all motor vehicle accidents lead to these types of injuries. According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents were the second leading cause of TBI-related deaths between 2006 and 2010. TBIs during a motor vehicle, car or auto accident typically occur when the driver or passenger’s head strikes
Broken Bones & Fracture in Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, one in every 150 automobile accidents involve a fracture. While that may not sound like a very high number, consider that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety calculates that there were 30,057 fatal accidents in the United States in 2013. Broken Bones and Fractures in car accidents Surprisingly, the majority of vehicle crashes were single-vehicle crashes, leading to numerous injuries to the driver including fracture. While fractures were among those injuries, the types of fractures varied among drivers. More than 40 percent suffered fractures to their arms or legs, which most often was due to the impact of the crash occurring on the driver’s side of the vehicle. In other accidents, the IIHS estimated that lack
Rhode Island Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer
While it may seem like just a split second with eyes away from the wheel, distracted driving and texting while driving accidents are one of the most serious threats to drivers and passengers on the roadways today. Every day in the United States, over eight people are killed and 1,161 injured due to distracted drivers, reports the Center for Disease Control. Rhode Island texting while driving personal injury attorney One of the most common and dangerous forms of distracted driving in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is texting while driving. At any given time across the United States and in RI, approximately 660,000 drivers are using their phones while operating a car, truck or motor vehicle, reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We may rely on
Speeding Vehicle Crash Lawyer | Slepkow Law (Tradition 1932)
Speeding can be a very serious highway violation in the state of Rhode Island. Many drivers do not consider the seriousness of receiving a ticket for excessive speed when there are no other factors involved. Speeding car accident lawyer in Rhode Island Excessive speeding by drivers is bad judgement and reckless behavior. Problems can easily be compounded when the individual driving beyond the speed limit is involved in a wreck while speeding. And, even when a reckless driver is not cited for speeding following an accident, the accident reconstruction specialist could still determine that any driver involved in a crash was going in excess of the speed limit. Even without a ticket, a driver can still be judged as negligent after a crash and face
Intersection Accident Statistics, failure to obey traffic signals
Vehicular accidents in Rhode Island can occur anywhere. One of the most common areas for a car accident to occur is at an intersection. Intersection car and motor vehicle accidents account for over 60 percent of all vehicular accidents. Knowing the most common types of intersection accidents and how they occur can help you remain safe while on the road. Failing to obey traffic signals The most common type of accident to occur in an intersection is one where someone fails to obey a traffic signal. Running a red light, making a turn without a signal, or failing to yield can lead to serious car accidents. A majority of these events are due to red light running and usually result in a “T-Bone” accident. Right
Rhode Island Workers Compensation Lawyer | Slepkow Law
If you have suffered injuries while working on the job and qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Rhode Island, your medical bills and time away from work are likely covered. In fact, you can receive benefits through a Rhode Island workers compensation plan regardless of which party caused the accident or injury. What do you do if the benefits are not enough to cover your losses, damages and pain? Could there be others who are legally liable for the RI work related accident? Employees hurt on the job caused by the reckless, negligent or intentional acts of others usually have the right to file two separate claims for compensation. These include: A claim for Rhode Island workers’ compensation benefits provided by the insurance company
Herniated & Bulging Disc Back Injuries | Slepkow Law
The human spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between those vertebrae are discs that act as cushions or shock absorbers that protect the intricate structure and anatomy of the spine and central nervous system. On each side of the vertebrae are spinal nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Rhode Island causing a herniated disk, then you should immediately retain a top Rhode Island slip and fall lawyer. Disk herniation from slipping and falling on ice Sudden intense pressure on a disc can cause it to herniate. For example, falling and landing in a sitting position can result in a herniated disc. Anybody who lives in a cold climate knows that landing in
The Avoidable Dangers of Drowsy Driving
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 to 36 percent of adults in Rhode Island regularly get less than seven hours of sleep. Those sleep stats put them at higher risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, but it also puts drowsy drivers on the road where they’re more likely to get into accidents. However, drowsy driving can be prevented by improving your sleep habits and acting responsibly if you find yourself drowsy while behind the wheel. What Happens to the Brain Without Sleep? The brain doesn’t shut down while you’re asleep. It gets busy doing a different kind of work. While you sleep, the brain cleanses itself of neurotoxins that accumulate during the day. The body’s glymphatic system goes into high
Rhode Island Construction Accident Lawyer | Slepkow Law
Working in the construction industry is a highly dangerous occupation. Statistics maintained by the Bureau of Labor indicate that in 2010, more than 770 individuals lost their lives in construction site accidents in the US. This number represents nearly one in all five on the job accident-associated deaths that year. In addition, approximately four out of every 100 workers on a construction site suffer some type of non-fatal injury on the job every year. In the event of a construction accident in RI, please contact a Rhode Island personal injury lawyer. Hazardous Risks causing injury The high numbers of serious accidents in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations reflect the potential risk of working in a construction environment. This is because workers are surrounded by heavy
Statute of limitations in Rhode Island Lawsuit | Slepkow Law
In 1868 the United States Supreme Court in Riddlesbarger declared that “Statutes of limitations are predicated on the reasonable and fair presumption that valid claims which are of value are not usually left to gather dust or remain dormant for long periods of time.” Wilkinson, 104 R.I. at 236, 243 A.2d at 752 (citing Riddlesbarger v. Hartford Insurance Co., 74 U.S. (7 Wall.) 386, 19 L.Ed. 257 (1868)).” This case was cited in Wilkinson by the top Court in RI. Statute of limitations in Rhode Island Here are some of the applicable statute of limitations in Rhode Island: False imprisonment: 3 years R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b), Legal malpractice: 3 years R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14.3, Libel: 3 years R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b), Medical malpractice: 3 years, Personal
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Compensation Asbestos Class Action
An asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit can lead to a multi-million dollar jury verdict or a lucrative settlement from an asbestos trust fund. This post explores how to get an asbestos settlement from a mesothelioma trust fund via a mesothelioma lawsuit. We detest asbestos class action suits! We will never file a mesothelioma class action lawsuit. A mesothelioma class action will never benefit individual victims. We don’t believe in engaging in a mesothelioma settlement unless our client is getting the maximum asbestos compensation available. We will give individual attention to our clients seeking compensation from an asbestos trust fund who are our highest priority. A Rhode Island mesothelioma compensation lawyer will help you get the most compensation possible. Victims need to understand mesothelioma lawsuit settlements may take 2
Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Lawyer | Failure to Diagnose Cancer
Failing to diagnose a patient’s disease is one of the most common form of medical malpractice claims for compensation filed against doctors, hospitals and other health care providers. Any misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose the condition altogether can have serious ramifications that alters the patient’s life. The extreme effects of a serious case of cancer that could have been prevented or treated could be a death sentence to the patient that could have been prevented. A delayed or missed diagnosis by a medical doctor (MD) leading to serious injury and pain and suffering should be reported to a RI medical malpractice lawyer. Rhode Island medical malpractice lawyer However, to receive financial compensation for medical malpractice in RI and MA, the victim must prove
Top Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyer. While riding a motorcycle can be one of the most exciting things a person can do, it can also be one of the most dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 4,600 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2014, with most being the result of crashes with automobiles, cars, trucks and vans. While this was a decrease of 2.3 percent from 2013, it’s nevertheless dangerous for motorcyclists to share the road with other motor vehicles, semi-trucks and pickup trucks. While many motorcycle accidents involve other vehicles, there are various types of motorcycle accidents. If you need legal representation, contact a Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyer. Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyer If there is one thing a motorcyclist
The RO: Intersection of Criminal Law & Family Law | 5/5
This is part 5 of 5 of an extensive series of law articles related to restraining order law, authored by Rhode Island family court attorney and RI misdemeanor criminal lawyer, David Slepkow. If you are considering a restraining order, then you should carefully review these 5 articles. What is the difference between a restraining order and a no contact order? A no Contact order in Rhode Island is a decree issued as a result of a criminal charge and an arrest. A nco issues after an arrest at an arraignment either at the police station or at District or Superior Court. If an accused does not follow a no contact order and violates it, then he or she may be charged with a separate and
Rhode Island Uninsured Accident Lawyer | underinsured claims
If you have suffered damages or injury in a Rhode Island vehicle accident that was not your fault, you will likely file a claim with the responsible party’s insurance carrier. However, in some cases, the other driver was either under-insured or uninsured. While this might seem financially devastating, there is likely a solution through your own automobile insurance policy. You can probably file a claim with your own auto insurance company under a provision that covers you against uninsured motorists. In all likelihood, your auto insurance policy has two specific provisions to cover you when other drivers have no insurance coverage or insufficient coverage. These provisions will provide you financial compensation for any bodily injury and /or property damage you suffered in the Providence vehicle
Rhode Island Negligent Security Lawyer | RI Law Firm
The legal theory of premises liability claims that if you suffer injuries, harm or hurt caused by negligence while on another’s property, you are likely entitled to receive financial compensation. This is because the property owner has a legal responsibility to provide security and safety to every visitor, guest, customer or worker on their premises. Should the owner, manager, or others in charge of the property failed to adhere to the responsibility, they can be held legally responsible under the laws of premises liability. Rhode Island negligent security lawyer Many Rhode Island and Massachusetts properties lacks sufficient security necessary to provide a high level of safety to everyone on the premises. This can occur through broken locks, inadequate lighting and insufficient security guards, where an
Causes of Infidelity and its Consequences
In the contemporary society that we live in; relationship experts rank infidelity as the top reason for ending relationships. This situation has made many adults in Rhode Island refrain from indulging themselves in relationships, fearing the emotional setbacks that might come with being attached. Well, individuals such as these really have nothing to worry about. How about people who are already in a relationship? The dreadful thoughts that your partner might be cheating on you can be depressing. This can also cause great drifts between you and your partner driving the relationship into a turmoil where LOVE exists no more. If this is the case in your relationship, then you would want to read and inform yourself on some of the causes and consequences of
Rhode Island Soft Tissue Injury Lawyers | Whiplash Injuries in Accident
Although a whiplash injury can result from just about any type of Rhode Island car crash, they’re most often seen in the context of rear-end collisions. The injury gets its name from sudden and violent acceleration-deceleration force and energy that causes extremely fast forward and then a snapping backward movement to the head. The back of the head hits the headrest, and then it forcefully moves forward again. This sudden and violent force can stretch, strain and tear muscles, tendons and ligaments in the cervical spine (neck). Getting compensated from the at fault negligent tortfeasor will require the experience of top RI car accident attorneys. Whiplash distinguished from a hyperextension-hyperflexion injury Insurance companies and their RI Insurance defense lawyers like to call these “whiplash” injuries
Accident Liability of Rescue Squads, Police and Fire Departments
When emergency vehicles including police cars and fire engines respond to a call, they often travel at a high rate of speed with their lights and sirens blazing. However, traveling fast tends to increase the potential risk of being involved in an accident with other vehicles and objects on the roadway. The rush to arrive at the scene of the incident often hurts and kills many Americans every year. Rescue Squad Accident Lawyer Statistics maintained by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) indicate that there are more than 3000 accidents involving fire engines, police cars and rescue squads every year. In many situations, the fire truck driver or police officer failed to maintain the delicate balance between keeping the public safe and speeding to
Rhode Island Rollover Accident Lawyer | Slepkow Law
Despite overall improvements in traffic safety over the last few decades, rollover crashes continue to be a major source of death and injury on the roads and highways of the United States and in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. This threat is related to the nature of the crashes and to the vehicles involved in them, according to statistics from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Growing Incidence of Rollover Crashes in RI Based on NHTSA data, only three percent of the traffic accidents occurring in the United States in 2000 involved the vehicle rolling over on or rolling off the road. Nevertheless, almost one in three of the fatal crashes during the same year were of this type of accident. Although