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Do Not Ignore Your Slip and Fall Injury

If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident in a local grocery store or other business, you might be looking to put the event behind you as soon as possible. After all, slipping and falling in such a public venue can be embarrassing, and you might not want to make a bigger deal out of it or call more attention to it than is necessary. However, if you suffered an injury in one of these accidents, you need to take it very seriously and shouldn’t just ignore the situation or avoid filing a personal injury case. Here’s why. Your Injuries Could Cost You More Than You Think After slipping and falling, you might think that a little time and taking it easy will make your injury better. However, chances are that your injuries could be a lot more costly than you think. Medical care is not cheap,

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Premises Liability and Rhode Island Law

Premises Liability deals with the proper maintenance of public and private property. Examples of those affected by premises liability can include, but are not limited to, landlords, restaurant owners, and retail business owners. Under Rhode Island law, owners and managers are required to maintain and secure their property to avoid unsafe or hazardous conditions that could cause residents or guests harm. Examples of Premises Liability Slip and fall accidents Swimming accidents Liquor liability Snow and ice accidents Faulty electrical equipment/wiring Inadequate building security Stairway or disability ramp accidents Elevator or escalator accidents Balcony or porch collapse Diving accidents Sidewalk accidents Pursuing recovery for premises accidents can be complex. If you are considering doing so, it is highly recommended that you hire an attorney. A premises liability lawyer can help establish negligence by consulting with experts such as contractors, electricians, and security specialists.

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Rhode Island Personal Injury Claims: What You Need to Know

When you are injured in an accident, the pain and stress of dealing with your injury can be overwhelming. But you do not have to go it alone. A personal injury claim can help you receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and emotional trauma. What is a personal injury claim? A personal injury claim is made against a person or insurance company alleging that your injury was caused by the negligence of another. Most personal injury claims are the result of car accidents, work related accidents, trips and falls, and product malfunction accidents. What do I need to do? If you would like to file a personal injury claim, it is highly recommended that you first engage the services of an attorney. An attorney will be well-versed in state law and will research all the pertinent facts of your case. When you are injured it can

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Providence RI Injury Lawyer

Attorney Christopher E. Heberg, Providence, Rhode Island personal injury lawyer, serves the entire State of Rhode Island community including Providence, Cranston, Coventry, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Lincoln, North Kingstown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Riverside, Smithfield, Warwick, West Warwick, Warren, Woonsocket, Bristol and Barrington, RI.

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