Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog

By David Tapalian October 6, 2015 Remember the 1992 story of the lady (Stella Liebeck) burned by the cup of coffee at McDonalds and how she was awarded $3 million in damages? If you dive into the facts of the case you will realize that this isn’t a sign of one woman’s greed and our…

By David Tapalian September 30th 2015 We get this question a lot and the answer is you most certainly can. Have us review your case prior to changing lawyers. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to change lawyers and if we think that we will tell you. There is no fee to review your case. If…

By David Tapalian September 24th 2015 Often I am asked this question; is it worth it to file a claim even if I have minimal evidence of impact on my car? This is a great question. Insurance companies are famous for arguing that the injured persons claim is worthless if there isn’t visible significant impact…

By David Tapalian March 19, 2015 A car accident can be one of the most traumatic and shocking events we encounter in life. Following an accident, we are often not thinking clearly and can forget to follow some very basic, yet important steps. As a RI and MA car accident lawyer, I’ve seen how not…

by David Tapalian March 12, 2015 You were just in a car accident because someone hit you from behind while you were stopped. It’s clearly not your fault and like most people, you believe the other insurance company will automatically assume liability. You even have a police report that is clear on the issue of…

By David Tapalian March 9, 2015 Properly restraining a child or infant can mean the difference between life and death in a car accident. RI state law has different child restraint recommendations based on a child’s age, height and weight. Visit RI General Laws for complete child safety belt and restraint use requirements. Although a…

By David Tapalian February 26, 2015 With nowhere for the snow to go, dangerously high snow banks have become a real problem. Snow, icy conditions and snow banks are common causes of RI car accidents and pedestrian injuries during this time of year. Snow banks on both state and local roads are often so high,…

by David Tapalian February 19, 2015 One of the most common questions we’re asked is about legal fees for Rhode Island and Massachusetts car accidents and personal injury cases. For a first time client, it can be confusing and overwhelming to understand the legal aspects of their case. This is especially true for those who…

by David Tapalian February 12, 2015 With another storm on the horizon, New Englanders are wondering – where will all the snow go? Every year around this time, we see an uptick in the amount of slip and fall injury cases in Massachusetts and Rhode Island due to businesses not effectively removing snow and ice…

by David Tapalian January 29, 2015 After a record-breaking blizzard, many are still digging out from the effects of Juno. Some areas of New England received nearly 3 feet of snow, creating massive snow banks, narrow roads and sidewalks and snow-filled walkways. For many area businesses, staying closed for another day is simply not an…