In most cases, a slip-and-fall accident results in little more than embarrassment. However, sometimes victims of slip-and-fall accidents suffer surprisingly serious injuries. For example, if you hit your head when you fall, you might suffer serious brain injuries that...
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Dehydration and heat exhaustion can mimic intoxication
You had a wonderful afternoon at a friend’s barbecue. You had a few drinks while you were there, but they didn’t contain much alcohol. You were out in the sun the whole time, though, and you did feel a little dizzy and unwell. You had a few glasses of water inside and...
Distracted driving: Know the 3 forms
Distracted driving takes many forms if you consider each individual type of distraction you may encounter on the road. Texting and driving is just one. So is changing the radio station. So is eating on the way to work. So is talking to your children in the back seat...
Can you predict a divorce?
When people talk about the percentages that go with the divorce rate, it sometimes makes it feel like it’s just a numbers game. If half of all marriages end in divorce, for instance, are you just waiting around to see if you’re in the 50% that split up or the 50% that...
If you want a prenup, don’t put it off
If you want to use a prenuptial agreement when you get married, do not put it off or delay. Don’t decide that you’ll just draft the document at the last minute. If you do that, your prenup is not going to be worth the paper that it is printed on when you get to court....
Working in confined spaces? Be cautious and know your exits
As a worker who is often in enclosed spaces, you’ve gotten used to recognizing escape routes, making plans to do your job and getting in and out quickly. You’ve had a good career so far, and though you’ve had a near-miss with an accident in the past, your employer was...
Driving too slowly can be dangerous too
Drivers in Rhode Island have been taught to observe the posted speed limit on the state's roadways. Following traffic laws applies every bit as much to driving too slowly as it does to traveling well above the speed limit. Both are dangerous. When a person is driving...
Workplace injuries: Look at the ground to prevent falls
In your workplace, you want to feel safe. Unfortunately, there are situations in which hazards can result in significant injuries, leaving you and co-workers suffering. One of the things that may be a risk to you while working is holes in the ground. Thinking about...
DUI penalties in Rhode Island
Rhode Island mandates serious penalties for motorists who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Drivers can receive a DUI conviction for blood alcohol content above 0.08% or any amount of a controlled substance. Before facing a court date for this type of...
Can a court revoke a durable power of attorney?
People designate a relative or a trusted individual with a durable power of attorney for health care to make important medical care decisions on their behalf. In the event of a tragic accident that deprives you of the power to speak or communicate, you need someone...