Articles Posted in Premises Liability

A Massachusetts woman was mauled to death in a tragic dog attack that occurred less than 20 miles from Providence, Rhode Island last month. According to a local news report, the woman was having a seizure when she was attacked by her family’s eight-year-old pit bull. Medical crews and police were called to the scene…

Rhode Island tenants may wonder whether they can recover compensation for injuries incurred on their leased premises by filing a Rhode Island personal injury claim. Under the common law, a landlord could not be held liable for injuries sustained by a tenant or a guest on the premises, unless the landlord breached a covenant to…

When it comes to keeping premises safe, Rhode Island imposes a duty on landowners to use reasonable diligence in repairing and maintaining the property and to provide necessary warnings for conditions that cannot be repaired. The dedicated Rhode Island premises liability lawyers at Bilodeau Capalbo have handled a wide variety of these cases. We have…

Slip and falls are some of the most common types of accidents that Rhode Island residents can suffer in winter when the weather is extreme and creates many different hazards. A simple slip and fall accident can lead to long-lasting, painful, and devastating injuries. One of the most difficult aspects of recovering compensation in a…

Accidents giving rise to personal injury claims encompass more than car accidents and slip and falls. As seasoned Rhode Island premises liability lawyers, we have handled a wide variety of injury claims and are prepared to assist you with the most nuanced or complex legal matters. A recent appellate opinion from a Rhode Island court…