Articles Posted in Auto Accidents

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…

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…

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…

Governor Charlie Baker continues his push to crack down on drugged driving laws in Massachusetts. Baker’s legislation attempts to close many of the loopholes that allow motorists, such as the driver that killed State Trooper Thomas Cardy, to go free of penalty for driving under the influence of certain drugs and causing injury or death.…

Although Spring beckons, national news sources recently reported a surge in death tolls related to winter storms across the United States. In Rhode Island, we are no stranger to snow storms and the state’s proximity to the ocean makes nor’easters and winter blizzards a common occurrence throughout the winter months. The freezing rain, heavy slush,…

Anyone who has ever been involved in a Rhode Island car accident knows that the moments following the collision are best described as a blur. You may be injured, confused about how the accident occurred, and wonder what your next steps should be. This is normal. While statistics show that many drivers will be involved…

Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians have been on a sharp rise over the past decade throughout the country. In fact, pedestrian fatalities have increased 35% since 2008, compared to a 6% decrease in all other motor vehicle crashes in the same period. A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates 6,227 pedestrians were…

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Rhode Island teenagers aged 15-17 and the leading cause of fatality and injury for adolescents nationwide. Over the year’s vehicle safety has improved tremendously, but teenage drivers have not. In fact, the first year with a license is the most dangerous period in a driver’s…

Since the legalization of marijuana movement began in the U.S., health and safety experts have been trying to measure the potential impact it would have on traffic accidents. Without ample past reliable data to go off, much of the results so far have been inconsistent. However, according to a new set of studies by the…