Laws regarding workers' compensation differ from state to state. In Rhode Island, the Department of Labor and Training's Division of Workers Compensation oversees the workers' compensation system. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance for employers that the state mandates for all non-exempted businesses employing one or more people. It is intended to cover medical [...]
Independence Day is Coming Fourth of July is coming up, and that means fireworks are coming with it. The national anthem describes one heck of a fireworks display. Bombs are bursting in the air; rockets leave a red glare. You know the rest of the song. As the story goes, the author of the "Star-Spangled [...]
What is a Wrongful Diagnosis? A wrongful diagnosis is a form of medical malpractice. A wrongful diagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to diagnose a medical condition correctly and promptly. Patients rely on doctors to discover medical problems. Patients also depend on doctors to direct them to the correct treatments for those medical problems. When [...]
A personal injury is a traumatic and stressful event. And although it's the right move, taking legal action to get justice can add to your stress. Knowing how to handle the situation can make all the difference in the world. So, to help you take the right steps, here are a few things you should [...]
Finding the perfect Nursing home or care center for your loved ones is a tough task. It can take a tremendous amount of time, searching, heartache, and stress. It is a known fact that nursing homes have a history of mistreating the patients that live in them. For anyone in the search for their loved [...]
Construction Site Accidents: How Common Are They? Construction is a high-stakes gig. Even though safety and prevention measures are better than ever, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that in 2015, 937 fatalities occurred in the construction sector. That's 21.4% of the country's workplace fatalities. On top of that, a greater number of workers [...]
Accidents happen, but before they do you need to know what to expect. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of accidents. There are about 1.7 million rear-end collisions in the U.S. every year. The chances are that you have already had this experience. If you haven't, you're one of the lucky few. While rear [...]
Everyone loves dogs, but unfortunately, sometimes dogs do not love you back. In plenty of cases, one finds themselves playing with a dog, only to end up bitten. Being bitten by a dog is no minor matter, as it can lead to serious ramifications. While plenty believes there is nothing that can be done after [...]
If you have been in car crashes, you know that they are painful for both the body and the bank account. Car crashes can and should be avoided, as they are caused by preventable happenings most of the time. People must drive better and pay better attention to the road, in addition to numerous other [...]
Many people wonder “Should I get a car accident lawyer?” and then never get a satisfactory answer. That is unfortunate because a car accident can lead to injuries and consequences that limit you for the rest of your life. But with the help of the right lawyer, you can pursue a financial settlement to help [...]
