Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog

If you were injured due to another driver’s negligence and want to file a claim, every piece of evidence is crucial. One of the most important pieces of evidence in a car accident case is the police accident report. So what is a police accident report, and what does it contain? Read on to find…

One common client’s personal injury lawyers often receive is: What can I expect when it comes to a settlement for a commercial vehicle? The answer is probably not what you want to hear, but it’s necessary: It varies depending on a variety of factors, just like with many other types of personal injury law. The…

The wind blowing your hair, the open road speeding past you with nothing in between you and the outside, the sheer velocity of your ride; motorcycles have long been a symbol of thrill and freedom since they were popularized. The flip side, of course, is the risk of danger and recklessness. Just as there’s nothing…

The wind blowing in your hair, the open road speeding past you with nothing in between you and the outside, the sheer speed of what you’re riding… A motorcycle has been a symbol of sheer thrill and freedom since it was popularized, but the flip side of the coin is risk and recklessness. Just like…

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Particularly so if your loved one’s death was easily preventable and caused by another person’s negligence, such as a fatal drunk driving crash. While family members are left to mourn a shocking loss, they must also make costly funeral preparations for the deceased. Facing…

A fatal bicycle accident in Newport last week left locals of the Rhode Island city in mourning, and also upset. Kayla Watson, a 34-year-old Middletown resident, was killed while riding an electric bike to work on Admiral Kalbfus Road. Watson was fatally injured after being struck by a bucket truck at an intersection on a…

Dealing with a wrongful death case on your own is not just difficult, but near-impossible. Not only is it an extremely emotional process where you are going to have to deal with the sadness associated with the passing of a loved one, but unless you’re well-versed in personal injury law and wrongful death, it’s likely…

A head injury is considered any type of injury that occurs to the head, from a mild bruise to a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a specific type of head injury that occurs to the brain damaging its normal functioning. This results from an external force to the head, such as…

Head injuries can often traumatize the brain and result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is a disruption of the brain’s normal functioning. A TBI results from a sudden trauma to the head, like a sudden jolt or blow. TBIs are commonly caused by falls, car accidents, sports injuries, or even violent assault, and…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you are likely wondering what to do next. Where should you seek prompt medical treatment? How should you communicate with your insurance company? What steps should you take to make sure you get reimbursed for your expenses such as car repairs and medical bills? How do you ensure…