In 2021 Best Lawyers released their inaugural list of Best Attorneys: Ones to Watch, as featured in the Wall Street Journal.  Attorney Brittanee Donley, a partner in the firm, was named a One To Watch in both New England and Rhode Island in three separate categories,...

If you suffered an injury because a product that you used was defective, you may need to pursue a legal remedy. In addition to getting compensation for your injury, it is important that the product does not hurt anyone else in the future. Naturally, manufacturers may...

Most residents of Rhode Island nursing homes live there because they require more supervision or assistance than their loved ones are able to provide. Yet, research shows that most nursing homes do not have enough staff members on duty to give residents the level of...

If you have experienced a severe injury, you may be facing a long rehabilitation period or even permanent disability. You may also have to stop working, putting even more strain on you and your family. Whether due to a motor vehicle collision, a slip-and-fall accident...

Overloaded cargo can cause a devastating truck-car crash with serious injuries for the occupants of the smaller vehicle.  Responsibility for the crash and resulting injuries may involve multiple parties through vicarious liability.  Shifting cargo  Overloaded cargo...

With the General Election just one week away, it’s important to have basic voting information. Do you know where to vote? Do you know how to vote? The Rhode Island Voter Information Center (https://vote.sos.ri.gov/) has helpful information for first time voters or any...

                                                          Kiernan Plunkett & Redihan, LLP, is pleased to announce that Attorney Brittanee N. Donley, a partner in the firm, has been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Rhode Island Super Lawyers Rising Star list...

If your loved one is a nursing home resident, you may wonder if the level of care is sufficient to minimize the threat of bedsores.  It is commonly thought that bedsores develop when a patient is immobile for a long period of time, but research shows they can appear...

If a person suffers serious injuries caused by a drunk driver, he or she can sue the responsible motorist for medical bills and other associated costs. If a Rhode Island restaurant or bar over-served the driver alcohol, the injured person may also have a case against...

Although many states have a one-bite rule when it comes to dog attacks, Rhode Island follows a strict liability statute in certain dog bite cases. Under that law, a dog owner has legal liability for bite injuries even if the dog has never been aggressive before. ...