Most interactions with dogs are without incident. However, dog bites account for a significant number of injuries in the US each year. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States every year. Of these...
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Left turns and other leading causes of vehicle crashes
Driving is dangerous. You may pay close attention to your driving, but you can never tell what someone else will do when behind the wheel. Although most crashes are minor, there were 38,800 fatalities in 2019 alone. What are the leading causes of vehicle crashes? Tied...
Dog bite liability in Rhode Island
Major, life-changing injuries can result from dog bite attacks. Victims often suffer permanent injuries, causing scarring and disabilities that may require surgery. Dog attacks can also result in psychological effects, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety...
Congratulations to Attorney Brittanee Donley on being named a Best Lawyers: One to Watch
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,...
How can you prove that a product is defective?
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 nursing homes lack adequate staff
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...
What types of compensation might I receive after an injury?
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...
An overloaded big rig, a crash and vicarious liability
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...
Voting in Rhode Island: Where, When and How
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...
Super Lawyers
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...