Personal Injury

Rhode Island winters are not mild. Heavy snowfalls and icy conditions are common throughout the state during winter months. These conditions create a danger for anyone on foot. Sidewalks, outdoor walkways, parking lots, stairs and other walking areas can be extremely slippery, resulting in falls. A slip-and-fall accident on an icy sidewalk can cause serious injuries, […]

If your loved one is in a nursing home, it is important to visit as often as you can and be alert to any signs of abuse or neglect. Although some nursing home facilities provide quality care to their residents, it is a sad fact that residents of nursing homes are often the victims of abuse

Choosing a nursing home for an elderly family member is not a task that should be taken lightly. Careful consideration must go into selecting a facility capable of providing your loved one with a safe, comfortable environment, as well as the level of attention and care that is needed. Your loved one’s health condition, the

People who require nursing home care are vulnerable to abuse or neglect in many forms. Some suffer from dementia and are easily confused, in addition to their physical frailties. Some are afraid to speak out in their own defense against abusive caregivers for fear of retaliation. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA),

Nursing home residents deserve the best care, and they deserve to be treated with kindness, courtesy and respect. Although some nursing homes provide excellent care and treat their residents well, sadly, many others do not. If your elderly loved one is a nursing home resident, it is important for his or her protection that you

With forecast for the weeks to come including snowfall and freezing temperatures, Rhode Islanders should be extra careful to avoid slip and fall accidents on snow or ice – and should know their rights in case such an accident occurs Difficulties of New England Winters Even though this winter Rhode Islanders have endured some biting