Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog

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…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible in order to ensure the best possible outcome for your case and optimize the compensation you are legally entitled to. Not only can an experienced personal injury attorney ensure the best outcome of your insurance…

More than 6 million traffic accidents were reported throughout the U.S. in 2021, according to the NHTSA. In Rhode Island alone, 63 motorists were killed in car accidents that same year. Although fortunately not every car crash is fatal, a significant number of wrecks result in some sort of damage, injury, and potential litigation. The…

Car accidents happen extremely often in the U.S. due to a variety of factors in all 50 states. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, around 13 car accidents happen somewhere in the U.S every single minute. That all adds up to 6.75 million accidents per year in America! Although fortunately not every…

Ride sharing has continued to boom through the last few years as a convenient way to get around. However, what happens if a rideshare vehicle gets into an accident? How is liability determined? While the majority of Uber and Lyft drivers prioritize passenger safety, accidents still regularly occur. Although most collisions involving rideshare vehicles only…

Slip and fall accidents in the U.S. are a top driver of personal injury claims. A slip, trip, or fall may unexpectedly occur to anyone, anywhere. It may happen at your favorite corner store you’ve been visiting for years to buy snacks, or it can happen in the brand-new big box store that opened down…