Articles Posted in Auto Accidents

According to research conducted by the Atlanta National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 280,000 individuals suffer a traumatic brain injury linked to a car accident every single year. This is the second largest cause of traumatic brain injuries with 20% of all brain damage being related to a motor vehicle accident. This is just…

Get ready for the Textalyzer. Yes you read that right, the Textalyzer, not Breathalyzer. In yesterday’s NY Times there was an article giving us a glimpse into the future. Even though most states have banned texting by driving, the problem is not going away. People are still texting while driving, and public health officials want…

Attorneys typically earn their pay in several different ways depending on the kind of work that they are doing. Usually in personal injury cases, many attorneys accept payment through what is known as a contingency fee agreement. This can be to your benefit in the event that you need to move forward with a personal…

Illegal To Text And Drive, But What About Reading A Text? Most people living in the state of Rhode Island are already familiar with the fact that it is illegal to text and drive. Unfortunately, many people might not realize that this also extends to reading a text message while you’re operating a vehicle. According…

Some Injuries Take Time To Materialize As a result of the adrenaline rush or experience of going through shock after a serious car accident or motorcycle accident in Rhode Island, you may not be aware of the full extent of your injuries for hours, days, or weeks after the accident has happened. Even Minor Injuries…

I Have A Lawyer, But Should I Talk To Someone Else? If you have contacted an attorney as soon as possible after you have been injured in a serious car accident in Rhode Island, you have made an important first step towards protecting your rights as well as your future. Unfortunately, not every single attorney…

All car accidents throughout Rhode Island can lead to serious problems, so it’s never a good idea to ignore getting medical attention or speaking with a personal injury attorney just because you believe that the accident was minor. In fact, it is common for individuals to not realize the full extent of their injuries until…

Evaluating Witness Statements After A Serious Accident When authorities are called to the scene of a multi-car accident in Rhode Island, there are many different witnesses that can share various versions of what happened. It can be difficult to determine who was at fault in a collision like this. Physical evidence, of course, will tend…

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that close to 90% of drivers engaged in at least one risky behavior while operating a vehicle in just the past month. These unsafe behaviors include driving impaired, distracted or drowsy as well as refusing to wear a seatbelt, running a red light or speeding. In 2014, nearly…

Be Alert Around Work Zone Crews Although there are usually plenty of brightly colored signs and even workers on a construction zone to give you an indication that it is appropriate to slow down, there are also several other steps you can take to avoid being in an accident or facing a serious fine. In…