Car Rollovers – What You Should Know
April 10th, 2018
Rollover crashes are extremely dangerous and can cause a lot of harm to the people involved. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) rollovers are responsible for more than 10,000 fatalities every year and cause about one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States. The NHTSA also reported that wearing your […]
Hit and Run Accidents
March 16th, 2018
In regular motor vehicle accidents, it is necessary to prove that one of the drivers was at fault. For example, the victim of a rear end accident has to show that the other driver was speeding, texting, or perhaps intoxicated. This would prove that the other driver was at fault for the accident and should […]
Winter Weather And The Dangers While Driving
December 15th, 2017
Winter is here and as a New Englander you know this means that snow will fall and slippery driving conditions will follow. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement and 15 percent actually happen during snowfall or a sleet […]
A Driver’s Duty When Entering an Intersection
September 11th, 2017
Drivers often assume that when they have a green light, and the right of way, they have no further duties when entering an intersection. However failing to exercise due care at an intersection can lead to serious accidents and subsequent liability, no matter what color the traffic light is. Drivers Cannot Block an Intersection In […]
Underinsured Motorist Coverage: When Does a Person “Occupy” the Insured Vehicle to Qualify for UM Coverage in Rhode Island?
June 29th, 2017
Uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage protects the injured party after an accident when the at-fault party’s insurance is insufficient. UM coverage applies when the at-fault party has no insurance, or is a hit and run driver. UIM coverage applies when the at-fault party has some insurance but not enough. UM/UIM coverage not only […]
Auto Insurance Coverage for Uber and Lyft Drivers
May 26th, 2017
Insurance coverage for drivers of ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft is confusing to understand amidst a rapidly developing industry. We have written about this issue before, and the policies keep changing. Legislation passed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in 2016, and in 45 other states, requires ride-sharing companies to provide generous coverage when ride-share […]
Damages in RI Wrongful Death Cases With Multiple Defendants
April 27th, 2017
Wrongful Death Cases Require a $250,000 Minimum in Rhode Island How much can the surviving beneficiaries of a person who dies from wrongful acts expect to receive at trial? Rhode Island law requires a $250,000 minimum recovery for successful wrongful death claimants. The Wrongful Death statute at R.I. Gen. Laws Section 10-7-2, provides: “Whenever any […]
Part 2 in Our Brain Injury Awareness Series: What kinds of Brain Injuries are associated With Motor Vehicle Accidents?
April 3rd, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 million people annually experience Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with 14.3% caused by traffic accidents. Using those percentages, a staggering 286,000 TBIs result from car crashes every year. Since brain injuries are many times not quickly identified after an accident, the number could actually be […]
What to Do With Doctor Bills After an Accident
January 26th, 2017
If you’ve been in a car accident, you may be wondering, “Should I send my doctor bills to my health insurance company?” The answer is yes. Even if the other driver is at fault, the law does not mandate that they pay your ongoing medical bills. If the other person is at fault, they […]
New RI Traffic Law in 2017: Don’t Block the Box
January 24th, 2017
Have you ever found yourself at a busy intersection, when the light turned green but you were unable to move forward because of cars sitting in your path? Rhode Island is trying to fix this common traffic problem. On January 1, 2017, Rhode Island’s new “Don’t Block the Box” law went into effect. This law […]