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, … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
Medical Devices, Such As Stryker Hips, May Evade FDA Scrutiny
The Stryker hip recalls have raised many questions and concerns from the general public. Perhaps you were one of the thousands of Stryker hip patients to receive a hip implant and wonder, “Isn’t this device FDA-approved? How could a defective hip implant be used for so many patients like myself?” If … [Read more...]
Recovering Lost Wages in Personal Injury Cases
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...]