Rhode Island Personal Injury Blog

Law Makes Driving While Holding Your Mobile Illegal in RI

A law that went into effect on June 1 makes it illegal to hold your cell phone/mobile device in your hand while operating a vehicle. Police plan to fiercely enforce the law. Individuals caught using their phones while driving will be issued a $100 fine the first time. However, the fine can be waived if … READ MORE

Former Fall River Mayor Sam Sutter To Join Resmini Law

The entire team here at Resmini Law Offices are proud to welcome attorney Sam Sutter to the firm. Attorney Sutter has practiced law since 1984 and has served citizens in Rhode Island in many different capacities for decades. He has worked as an assistant District Attorney, District Attorney, and as Mayor of Fall River, and … READ MORE

Truck Driver’s Hours of Service Regulations

Truck driving can be an exhausting profession. It requires drivers to be on the road for long hours and at strange times. The number of hours a trucker can drive is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, but many drivers figure out ways to falsify information and blow past these regulations. They have … READ MORE

Injury Accident in Plainville; Police Officer Injured

Authorities arraigned Robert Camara, Jr., 38, at Wrentham District Court on Monday, January 9. He faces seven charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon, larceny, and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Camara faces the charges following a vehicular accident that injured Plainville police officer Todd Holbrook. The incident under discussion occurred around 10 a.m. … READ MORE

President Obama’s dog bites White House guest

On Monday, a family friend of the Obamas was visiting the White House when she was bitten in the face by Sunny, one of President Obama’s two adopted dogs. The bite was out of character for the four year old Portuguese Water Dog, a breed which is considered to be great for family households. While … READ MORE

Med. Malpractice Suit After Slow Removal of Lithium Batts.

Florida parents Cole Parsons and Courtney Thorne filed a medical malpractice suit on Wednesday, December 28. They filed against Jacksonville-based Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Dr. David Smith. The parents are claiming their baby suffered severe burns from the lithium battery she ingested because the physician took around five hours to remove said battery from the baby’s … READ MORE

Motorcycle accident causes death of two women in Johnston

Johnston Police Department Deputy Chief Daniel Parillo said last Monday they are uncovering some important test results. The results will help authorities discover the cause of death for two women. Patricia Manney Jones and Dolores Pagano allegedly died because of one man’s reckless motorcycle accident. Jones lost her life in early October 2016 while Pagano died about a week ago. Parillo … READ MORE

‘I Lied To Protect Colleague in Med. Malpractice Lawsuit’

Dr. Lars Aaning confessed that he once lied in court to protect a colleague who was accused of medical malpractice almost two decades ago. Today he is a patient safety advocate. Even though he had personal knowledge that his colleague caused his patients to suffer after surgery, he was unwilling to testify against him in … READ MORE

Galaxy Note 7 Phones Banned on American Airline Flights

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones are no longer allowed aboard airplanes. Specifically, the ban applies to passenger or cargo aircraft flying within, from, and to the United States. The announcement came from the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday, October 14. The Department of Transportation said, “Passengers who attempt to evade the ban by packing their phone in … READ MORE

Distracted Driving With Your Pets; Along for the Ride

Cell phones and other mobile devices are not the only possible causes of distracted driving. Some drivers bring their pets along on road trips, oblivious of the fact that pets can cause distractions to them. Keeping your dog leashed in your car while the vehicle is moving can be a step toward vehicle safety. An animal off its … READ MORE

Written By: Ronald J. Resmini

Last Updated : Monday, July 11, 2022

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