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Medical Malpractice in the Context of a Workers' Compensation Claim -
PRA Law (508) 
Assume that you've suffered an injury at work. This can be a tremendously unsettling experience for many reasons but, disturbingly, one of the most common complaints that I hear from my medical malpractice clients concerns the quality of the medical care that they receive.
In the normal course... ( added 16 days 16 hours ago.) |
Health Care Reform's Effect on Malpractice Caps -
 - Michael Pantoliano (77)    
While most Republicans and many doctors believe that putting a limit on how much money should be awarded per malpractice suit to quell some of the rising health care costs, others point out this is not the case. According to a survey done, medical malpractice suits only contribute a very small... ( added 19 days 8 hours ago.) |
Health Care Reform's effect on Medical Negligence Cases -
- Michael Pantoliano (77)
Each group has legitimate reasons why the expenses have gone up. Doctors claim their insurance has gone through the roof and that they must spend so much on their own insurance which they pass on to their patients. They also are practicing more and more "defensive" medicine, ordering tests and... ( added 19 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Making "Drunk Drivers" Pay -
- Patricia Barbee (100)  
Patricia Barbee
There should be a law in every state that those deemed as "DWI", Driving While Intoxicated or
"DUI", Driving Under the Influence must pay for their damages.
For this article, I'll use the word,"he". Feel free to substitute, "she" if it refers to your experience.
He knew he had been... ( added 1 year 258 days ago.) |
Personal Injury - Premises Liability - Slip & Fall Accidents In Rhode Island by A RI Lawyer-Attorney -
- David Slepkow (1,554)
Question: What is "premises liability" under Rhode Island (RI) law?
Answer: In Rhode Island, Premises liability pertains to the area of law, which attempts to hold a real estate owner or the person in possession of the real estate liable as a result of an accident causing injuries to a... ( added 69 days 12 hours ago.) |
How Do I Get My Personal Property When There Is A No Contact Order Or Restraining Order? -
- David Slepkow (1,554)
How does a person obtain his or her personal belongings in Rhode Island (RI) when there is a criminal no contact order / Family Court restraining order or District Court Restraining Order?
A person arrested for a criminal domestic violence offense involving his wife or girlfriend, who he... ( added 69 days 12 hours ago.) |
Avoiding Water-Related Injuries -
PRA Law (508)
Summer is a carefree time. We head to the pool or shore, with our families for recreation and relaxation. Unfortunately, each summer season is tarnished by thousands of water-related injuries - mostly to young people. Many are tragically catastrophic head, neck or spine injuries.
The good news... ( added 103 days 16 hours ago.) |
Personal Injury: Vacation Accidents -
PRA Law (508)
Know when to consult a lawyer when you are injured on vacation
The onset of cold and snowy weather often brings on a desire to escape to a sunny warm place for a winter vacation. Unfortunately, what started out as a wonderful trip can be ruined by a personal injury while you are away.
... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
If You Are Hurt in a Virginia Car Accident, THEN CALL THE POLICE! -
James Parrish (0)
This article is designed to help you understand why you should always call the authorities to the scene of an accident in which you were injured and why the insurance company you may be facing will hate that you did so! You were probably taught in your first driver's education course to always... ( added 1 year 116 days ago.) |
The Difference between Worker’s Compensation & Personal Injury Law -
Michael Goldstein, Esq. (413)
The most important difference between Worker's compensation and personal injury law is that worker's compensation is a personal injury that occurs at the individuals workplace or in the scope of their employment and a worker's compensation claim must be brought to the Department of Industrial... ( added 1 year 281 days ago.) |
Jailhouse Torts - Personal Injury Law -
Angelia Currie (21)
"An occupier of premises owes a duty to take such care as in all the circumstances of the case is reasonable to see that persons entering on the premises, and the property brought on the premises by those persons are reasonably safe while on the premises." This one sentence excerpted from section... ( added 2 years 44 days ago.) |
Boating accidents - Statistics Recreational Boating Accidents -
Rocco Beatrice (5,648) 
Rocco Beatrice
Each year states are required to file a report with the United States
Coast Guard indicating the number of recreational boats registered and
the number of boating accidents and fatalities which occurred in their
jurisdiction. From these numbers the Coast Guard compiles the annual
Report of... ( added 2 years 160 days ago.) |
NSF/NFD - Gadolinium Dyes -
Debby Dsilva (42)
NSF/NFD (nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy) is a painful and debilitating condition which involves hardening of the skin and can cause damage to internal organs. It is caused by the use of gadolinium, used in MRI’s and MRA’s, in patients with kidney disease.... ( added 2 years 171 days ago.) |
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Influenced) Consequences -
Rocco Beatrice (5,648)
Rocco Beatrice
A DUI/DWI (Driving Under the Influence/Driving While
Influenced) is a serious driving violation which can carry hefty financial and
long-lasting legal consequences. While the intent of this article is not to
provide free legal advice, it will outline the general proceedings and
potential... ( added 2 years 200 days ago.) |
A Guide to Compensation in Whiplash Claims -
Nick Singh (317)
If a person is able to prove that someone has been negligent and caused them loss, injury or expense, they are entitled to compensation. However, who or how do you determine how much compensation that person should receive? The Purpose of Compensation for Negligence If you are involved in a car... ( added 2 years 218 days ago.) |
Defamation and Slander on the Internet -
Michael Goldstein, Esq. (413)
As social networking sites and internet blogs continue to increase in both popularity and use, the opportunities for defamatory and libelous actions increase proportionally. Defamation, sometimes called "defamation of character", is spoken or written words that falsely and negatively reflect on a... ( added 2 years 294 days ago.) |
Rhode Island Personal Injury Law FAQS and Automobile - Car Accidents - by a RI Lawyer - Attorney -
- David Slepkow (1,554)
Question: Should I negotiate with the insurance adjuster myself without the help of an attorney in order to settle a Rhode Island personal injury, slip and fall or automobile / auto / car accident case?
Answers: No. Representing yourself and negotiating with an insurance adjuster is usually... ( added 65 days 9 hours ago.) |
The Importance of Expert Testimony Where a Tire Blow Out Caused Injury during a Car Accident -
PRA Law (508)
Our client, C.P., was severely injured in a car wreck when a Range Rover driven by his brother rolled over. This motor vehicle accident occurred in broad daylight on an interstate highway.
The police investigation revealed that this car accident occurred because the right rear tire of the... ( added 103 days 16 hours ago.) |
Malpractice Premiums - Taking the Fun Out of Being a Doctor -
- Michael Pantoliano (77)
Malpractice lawsuits exist to protect patients from negligent physicians. However, many of the suits brought about these days do little to protect, and in fact, do a great deal of harm to the medical practice industry.
The litigious tendencies of the late 20th century led to a surge in... ( added 129 days 9 hours ago.) |
Teen Still Recovering from Alcohol-Related Accident -
William Lenovo (299)
April 23, 2008 Fruitvale, TX - It was a trip to Taco Bell and to another boy's house that would have young Brittany Hodges fighting for her life for the six months following. But even after six months of recovering from the injuries inflicted on her body and her brain after the car crash, she... ( added 144 days 13 hours ago.) |
Three Killed Along Route 30 by Drunken Woman -
William Lenovo (299)
March 14, 2008 Lancaster, PA - Sarah Lynn Timblin who resides in Washington Boro, PA stands accused of operating her motor vehicle on the wrong side of the road while intoxicated by more than three times the legal limit. As a result of this decision three men were killed in the crash on Wednesday... ( added 151 days 15 hours ago.) |
Are Toys Safer Today? -
William Lenovo (299)
June 11, 2008 Yes, no, maybe, it depends on how you define safe, which state you live in, and how a dispute of Solomonic proportions between state and federal regulators plays out. One year after Mattel, among other toy makers, was forced to recall millions of toxic toys , parents, manufacturers... ( added 155 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Tons of Toys Laden with Lead Recalled for Safety's Sake -
William Lenovo (299)
March 22, 2008 Vernon, CA - Several toys discovered to be laden with lead have been recalled as a safety precaution by S.U. Wholesale, Inc. in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). S.U. Wholesale, Inc. has implemented the recall of its own volition. The toys... ( added 155 days 15 hours ago.) |
Seventy Suits are Settled Surrounding Putnam General Hospital -
William Lenovo (299)
March 23, 2008 Charleston, WV - One doctor, John Anderson King, practicing medicine at Putnam General Hospital has been the object of one hundred twenty-two medical malpractice suits, of which seventy have been settled. He sustained the suits for malpractice while in the employ of the hospital.... ( added 155 days 18 hours ago.) |
Little Tikes Recalls One Million Toy Phones for Choking Hazard -
William Lenovo (299)
May 31, 2008 Washington, DC - A children's toy cell phone that could prove to be a substantial choking hazard has been recalled by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Given the number of toys recalled, you just might have one.
About one million units have been recalled. The... ( added 156 days 14 hours ago.) |
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