Monthly Archives: January 2024
Understanding Rhode Island’s Good Samaritan Laws
None of us want to have to witness an accident, or someone in peril, or someone who is injured. But when you do, you may have an obligation to do something about it because Rhode Island is one of the few states in the nation, where a bystander cannot just sit idly by and… Read More »
Improperly Stacked And Shelved Items That Fall From Above
When we think of accidents that happen in stores and on people’s properties, we usually look down. Is there something slippery on the floor? Mauve an object, or something sticking out, that we could fall on? But you may not have thought about dangers that come from the opposite direction—from above your own head…. Read More »
Lane Change And Lane Departure Accidents
When we think of car accidents, we usually think of the higher impact accidents—things like intersection accidents, or being rear ended, or head on collisions. But just as common are lane change or lane departure accidents. And while these accidents can seem “lower impact,” they are nonetheless very dangerous. Why So Dangerous? It may… Read More »
Who Is Liable When Bouncers Go Too Far?
We’ve all heard of and know what a bouncer is. But do we really know who or what a bouncer is? Because when you look at the establishments that provide bouncers, you will find a mashup of different kinds of people, and no one, established definition of what a bouncer is, or what a… Read More »