The first signs of winter in Rhode Island are usually good indicators of the most treacherous time to be on the roadway when motorists are required to slow down and use more caution when driving. This is because treacherous black ice can become invisible to drivers and cause chaos on highways, … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Negligent Security Lawyer | RI Law Firm, Slepkow Law
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Attorney | Bard Davol Hernia Mesh Complications
Flexible, sheet-like mesh devices are a common surgical remedy for weakened or damaged soft tissue, including hernias. First considered as an alternative to primary suturing in hernia patients in the 1950s, mesh devices now account for roughly 90 percent of hernia repair procedures, the Food and … [Read more...]
Recreational Activity Accident Lawyer | Sledding Accident in RI
There are numerous issues that can be associated with sledding accidents, sports accidents and dangerous activities on real estate in Rhode Island. This type of law is generally described as "premises liability." "The legal theory of premises liability holds property owners, tenants and possessors … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Dog Bite Lawyer | Does Every Dog Get 1 Free Bite?
Rhode Island dog bite lawyer, David Slepkow discusses important questions about dog bite law in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Rhode Island follows the 'one free bite' law for dog bites within a dog's enclosure. If a dog is within an enclosure the victim must establish a dog owner's … [Read more...]
Recovering Lost Wages | Slepkow Law
One of the areas of personal injury cases that is continually scrutinized by juries and defense lawyers involves wage loss claims made by the plaintiff. While these damages may be disputed, they remain some of the most significant elements of economic damages available to an injured party. I asked … [Read more...]
Running Red Light Accident in Rhode Island
According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads, 2014 saw over 3,700,000 drivers running a red light in the United States. These red light violations most often occurred during peak summer travel months. Friday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. were known for the highest rate of red light … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]