The vast expanse of the sea can be both exhilarating and unforgiving. Unfortunately, accidents do happen afloat, leaving injured individuals wondering where to turn. If you've been injured on a cruise ship, fishing boat, pleasure boat, or any vessel while on a...
Personal Injury
How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case
Social media platforms allow us to connect and share, however, if you are involved in a personal injury case what you share on social media can have unintended consequences that may influence the outcome of your claim. Seemingly innocuous posts can come back to...
When Litigation is Better Than Mediation
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Monday, October 31, 2022. Any lawyer worth his or her salt will usually encourage their client to attempt mediation before resorting to litigation. But sometimes circumstances arise where...
Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on THursday, September 29, 2022. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, whether a slip and fall on a business property or a dog bite from the neighbor’s pet, your first...
What is Premises Liability?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Premises liability is when an injury is caused by some kind of unsafe condition on someone else’s property. This falls under the umbrella...
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Personal Injury Cases
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers a different way to address and resolve legal issues, including personal injury cases, in an...
Your Rights in Sexual Harassment Claims
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The intense media coverage of transgressions committed by high profile individuals, celebrities, and members of the clergy has spawned an increased...
Can an Undocumented Immigrant File an Injury Claim?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Normally, when someone is injured due to someone else’s negligence, they don’t hesitate to pursue a personal injury claim. However, undocumented...
How Landlords Can Defend Slip and Fall Accidents
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. As a landlord, you are rightfully concerned about any accidents or injuries that may occur on your property. Slips and falls in particular can...
Get the medical care you need to prevent bite wound infections
On behalf of Peter Regan of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. When an animal attacks you, the last thing you likely think about is infection. The first thing on your mind is stopping the bleeding and getting medical help; after all,...
What can you do to prevent sailing injuries?
Sailing is fun, and it brings people together. Whether it's a hobby or something you've put your entire working life into, sailing is important to you. What you do need to know, though, is the danger sailing can pose. If you're not prepared, a mistake could end up...
Personal injury caused by boating accidents in wintertime
Most Rhode Island residents equate boating mishaps with summer and sunshine. However, our lovely state offers both winter and summer activities on the water. Seal and lighthouse tours are two of the most common boating activities that take place during winter...
Girl faces lifelong injury after silly-string fight in Chariho
A family has decided to pursue a lawsuit against its local school district after their child suffered a serious injury and now suffers from a seizure disorder. According to the story from June 28, the girl went to Chariho High School when she was attacked by other...
Is it time to consider lane-splitting in Rhode Island?
As much as we would like to think otherwise, the simple truth is that the roads and highways throughout the nation -- including right here in Rhode Island -- have always been a very dangerous place for motorcyclists. Indeed, this is still the case despite all of the...