booster seat requirements ri

Personal Injury

Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws in Rhode Island: What Parents Need to Know

Rhode Island requires any child under 8 years old who is also under 57 inches tall and under 80 pounds to ride in the back seat in a federally approved car seat or booster. Infants and toddlers under age 2, or weighing less than 30 pounds, must be rear-facing. These rules come from R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-22-22, and the age, height, and weight thresholds work together rather than independently. What Are Rhode Island’s Car Seat Requirements by Age and … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 weeks ago

lost wages car accident

Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Can You Get Compensation for Lost Wages After a Car Accident Without Physical Injury?

If you have no injury at all, lost wages are usually not recoverable in Rhode Island. Missed work is compensated as part of an injury claim, so a property-damage-only claim generally will not pay you for time away from your job. But there is an important distinction most people miss: “no physical injury” often means “no injury that showed up yet.” Soft tissue damage and concussions frequently surface days later, and those are physical injuries that can support a lost … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 weeks ago

Statute of limitations for motorcycle accident claims RI

Personal Injury

How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Rhode Island?

You have three years from the date of your motorcycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Rhode Island. This deadline, called the statute of limitations, is set by R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14(b). Miss it, and the court will almost certainly throw out your case, no matter how badly you were hurt or how clearly the other driver was at fault. Three years can feel like plenty of time. It rarely is. Evidence disappears, memories fade, and insurers … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 months ago

Rhode Island Comparative Negligence Rule

Personal Injury

Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? Understanding Rhode Island’s Comparative Negligence Rule

If you were partly at fault for your motorcycle crash, you can still recover money in Rhode Island. The state follows a pure comparative negligence rule, which means your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but never wiped out because of it. Even a rider found 90 percent responsible can still collect 10 percent of their damages. That rule is written into R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4, and it shapes nearly every motorcycle accident claim in the state. … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 months ago

Rhode Island Motorcycle Helmet Law

Personal Injury

Rhode Island Motorcycle Helmet Law and How It Affects an Injury Claim

Rhode Island does not require every rider to wear a helmet. Under the state’s motorcycle helmet law, a helmet is mandatory only for operators under 21, any rider in their first year of licensure regardless of age, and all passengers. If you are 21 or older and past your first licensed year, riding without a helmet is legal, and it does not automatically block your injury claim after a crash caused by someone else. Still, the helmet you wore (or … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 months ago

worst nursing homes in ri

Personal Injury

Worst Nursing Homes in Rhode Island: How to Spot Abuse and Take Action

Putting a parent, spouse, or loved one in a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions a family will ever make. You trust the facility to provide the kind of care you cannot give around the clock. Most homes do that. Some do not. If you have started searching for the worst nursing homes in Rhode Island, you are probably worried about someone. Maybe you have noticed unexplained bruises, sudden weight loss, or a personality change that does not … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 months ago

how long do you have to report a workplace injury

Personal Injury

How Long Do You Have to Report a Workplace Injury in Rhode Island?

You got hurt on the job. Maybe it was a slip on a wet floor, a back strain from heavy lifting, a fall from a ladder, or repetitive strain that finally caught up with you. Now you are wondering what to do next, and one of the most important questions is: how long do I have to report a workplace injury in Rhode Island? The short answer: not long. Rhode Island law has strict deadlines for reporting work injuries, and … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 months ago

providence construction accident lawyer

Personal Injury

Construction Accident Injuries in Providence: Who Is Responsible for Your Damages?

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the country. Falls from heights, falling objects, electrocution, equipment failures, trench collapses: the risks are constant, and when something goes wrong, the injuries are often catastrophic. If you were hurt on a Providence construction site, you may be wondering whether workers’ compensation is your only option. The answer is often no. Depending on what caused the accident, multiple parties could share liability, and you may be entitled to compensation that … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 months ago

dram shop lawsuit

Personal Injury

What Is the Dram Shop Law in Rhode Island and How Does It Affect Your Injury Claim?

When a drunk driver causes a serious crash, most people assume the only person on the hook is the driver. But Rhode Island law goes further. Under the Rhode Island dram shop law, bars, restaurants, and other businesses that sell alcohol can also be held legally responsible when they over-serve a patron who later causes injury or death. That matters for your injury claim. The driver who hit you may not have enough insurance to cover your medical bills, lost … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 months ago

dog bite case

Personal Injury

How Much is a Dog Bite Case Worth in Rhode Island?

A dog bite can leave you with more than a wound. Between emergency room visits, follow-up surgeries, antibiotics, potential scarring, and time away from work, the financial toll adds up fast. And the emotional impact can linger long after the physical wounds heal. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a dog bite case in Rhode Island, one of the first questions you probably have is: how much is my claim worth? There is no fixed dollar amount. Every case … Read More

By grandelaw, 5 months ago

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