Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog

While pedestrians crossing the street have the right of way under many circumstances, it doesn’t automatically let them off the hook if they cause a car crash. Unfortunately, a lot of people in Rhode Island are under the false impression that pedestrians always have the right of way when crossing the street. Although a motorist…

A common question personal injury lawyers receive is: What can I expect when it comes to a settlement for my commercial vehicle accident? The answer is probably not what you want to hear, but it’s necessary and truthful: It varies depending on a variety of factors, just like with car accidents and many other types…

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering about the factors that have a direct impact on how your personal injury lawsuit will be resolved. While the answer varies on a case by case basis, and there isn’t a single answer, there are certain contributing factors that you should take…

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…