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In the wake of a horrific school bus accident this past November in Tennessee, Rhode Island lawmakers are making another push towards a school bus seat belt law. Coventry Republican Rep. Robert Nardolillo is attempting a third time to require seat belts on newly acquired school buses in Rhode Island. The bill, introduced Friday, would…

As slippery conditions ensue, we all dread the added time and expense it takes to remedy the snowy and icy conditions. In Rhode Island, homeowners and business owners are responsible f or proper snow and ice removal in a reasonable amount of time. The term “reasonable” is defined differently in each city and town. We…

People make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions from losing weight to improving their finances. Even though almost half of Americans admit they make New Year’s resolutions, only about eight percent of those individuals will keep their resolutions and reach their goals. One resolution that every driver should make and keep is to become a…

If you are injured on the job in Massachusetts, your injury is probably covered by workers’ compensation. Under Massachusetts workers’ compensation laws, an injured employee who requires medical treatment or is out of work for more than six days receives compensation for his medical expenses and lost income. However, workers’ compensation benefits are limited. You…

According to AAA, motorists are putting out $3 billion per year in car repairs due to potholes. Potholes are a common winter annoyance in Rhode Island and New England. Worsened by harsh wintry conditions and substandard road quality, potholes cause billions in vehicle damage and a large portion of highway deaths each year. What causes…

Car accident victims are realizing it’s not easy to go it alone. An increasing number of accident victims now hire a personal injury attorney. Why? Because recovering from a car accident is a time consuming and lengthy process. There are medical records to obtain, police reports to pick up, insurance companies to contact- possibly in…

How serious is underage drinking during the holidays? According to information from the Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 11,000 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years will try alcohol for the first time on any given day during December. With approximately 400 young people under the age…

Are you busy decorating your home for the holidays? Does it seem you are always on the road running errands or shopping? Do you feel as if you are simply dragging because you are exhausted? If so, you could be at risk for a fatigued driving accident this holiday season. If you are involved in…

Snow covered trees, ice glistening from rooftops, and snow falling on a cold winter’s night while you sit by the fireplace may sound very appealing — until you try to walk on ice and snow covered walkways. Winter weather creates some of the most beautiful landscapes in Rhode Island, but it also creates some of…

As a driver, you face many hazards on the roads. From other drivers and traffic congestion to weather and road debris, road conditions can quickly cause a motor vehicle accident. When road debris causes a collision with injury and damages, who is responsible for the compensating the accident victims? Actions You Take When Encountering Road…