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A motorcycle accident can happen in a split second, but can have devastating effects that last for months or years. An injury may not be apparent right away, and the process of receiving medical care, dealing with insurance companies, motorcycle repairs, and an injury claim can be overwhelming. That’s where you need the professional help…

As a car accident attorney Massachusetts residents rely on, David Tapalian has seen thousands of clients regret not calling him sooner. If you’ve recently been in an accident, and are wondering whether or not you should be looking up “car accident attorneys near me,” this article breaks down all the situations when it’s worth hiring a car…

In his decade as a Providence motorcycle accident attorney, David Tapalian has helped hundreds of motorcycle accident victims who wish they looked for a “motorcycle injury lawyer near me” sooner. Motorcycle accidents often involve more severe injuries and complex liability situations than common car accidents, and delaying a call can end up costing victims compensation they…

In December 2025, Brown University and the surrounding community were shaken by a devastating act of violence that left two Brown students dead and nine others injured during a mass shooting at the Barus and Holley Engineering Building on the Providence campus. Two days later, authorities tied the same suspect to the fatal shooting of…

At some point each day, most of us are a pedestrian, especially as we try to increase our time outdoors, and distance from others, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Some stroll or jog for exercise, walk to school, to work, or to pick up lunch. Others are walking the dog or pushing a stroller. Being a…

How serious is underage drinking during the holidays? According to information from the Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than 11,000 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 years will try alcohol for the first time on any given day during December. With approximately 400 young people under the age…

Are you busy decorating your home for the holidays? Does it seem you are always on the road running errands or shopping? Do you feel as if you are simply dragging because you are exhausted? If so, you could be at risk for a fatigued driving accident this holiday season. If you are involved in…

Snow covered trees, ice glistening from rooftops, and snow falling on a cold winter’s night while you sit by the fireplace may sound very appealing — until you try to walk on ice and snow covered walkways. Winter weather creates some of the most beautiful landscapes in Rhode Island, but it also creates some of…

A catastrophic injury can happen in any motor vehicle accident, but they are especially common in truck accidents. The difference in size and weight between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle leaves the occupants of the passenger vehicle at a very high risk for catastrophic injuries. Sadly, catastrophic injuries have devastating consequences that impact…

Although traffic-related fatalities have decreased in Rhode Island over the past five years, impaired driving traffic fatalities still account for one-third of the deaths on Rhode Island roads each year. With the upcoming holiday season, many people are concerned about a potential increase in DUI accidents throughout the country. While we hope the deaths on…