Category: News

As a month when daylight is waning, November is aptly named National Running Safety Month. This is a good time to become re-acquainted with Rhode Island’s pedestrian laws and safety tips for avoiding personal injuries while running. Pedestrians must walk, … Continue reading →

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a man rendered a quadriplegic after falling near the Newport Cliff Walk, following a jury verdict in favor of the State of Rhode Island on premises liability. Berman v. Sitrin, __ … Continue reading →

A wrongful death lawsuit recently filed in Colorado demonstrates how a civil case may help to bring justice when the criminal process fails. In 2013 Natalie Egleston, 48, was killed in a skiing accident in Colorado. According to her wrongful death lawsuit, the … Continue reading →

The General Motors ignition switch scandal has been going on for months now, but shows no signs of slowing down. Back in April we wrote in our RI Personal Injury Law blog about the massive GM recall from this defect. The Wall Street Journal now reports … Continue reading →

The Rhode Island Monthly magazine’s November 2014 edition announced that Mike Bottaro has been named a “Super Lawyer” for his sixth straight year. Mike received recognition as a “Rising Star” in the Rhode Island personal injury lawyer category. He garnered similar recognition in each of … Continue reading →

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urgently warning owners of 7.8 million vehicles–mostly older vehicles–to replace defective airbags manufactured by Japanese supplier Takata Corp. Regulators are concerned that defective airbag canisters could explode during an auto accident, releasing shrapnel … Continue reading →

With the kickoff of the Providence Bruins hockey season, as RI personal injury lawyers, we remind fans of safety tips during hockey games. Pucks striking fans in the stands have caused unfortunate injuries. However, the odds of being injured may … Continue reading →

The parents of a South Carolina high school football player who died on the field filed a wrongful death action against several local and state agencies, as reported by the Hartsville Messenger. The tragic incident occurred on October 5, 2012. Ronald Rouse, 18 … Continue reading →

An Ohio woman’s personal injuries from exploding rifle targets is sparking some debate over product liability and the dangerous nature of the product. In 2012, Jennifer Plank-Greer was standing fifty yards away from a refrigerator rigged with an explosive target as she recorded … Continue reading →

Today, most nursing homes are owned by large corporate conglomerates. This is true with Rhode Island nursing homes as well as across the country. These corporate structures present challenges for families who have experienced nursing home abuse and are looking for … Continue reading →