Articles Posted in Car Accident

Car accidents can be seriously traumatizing events that leave you feeling lost and unsure what to do. In the wake of a serious car accident, there are certain steps you should take in order to ensure an optimal outcome in the case you are filing a personal injury lawsuit or accident claim to seek compensation…

When a car accident occurs, and particularly if it involves significant injuries or property damage, you may wish to seek compensation for the losses you suffered. Depending on which driver was found to be at fault and the state you live in, you may need to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or their…

If you own a vehicle, you know that auto insurance is a costly, yet necessary, expense. Though requirements vary from state to state, every state except New Hampshire requires some type of insurance coverage in order to legally operate a vehicle. In Rhode Island, motorists are required to carry liability auto insurance with minimum coverage…

When you’ve been hurt in a car accident and need to file a personal injury claim against the driver at fault for the crash, every piece of evidence is crucial. One of the most important pieces of your claim is the police accident report. Read on to find out why exactly this document is so…

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…

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…

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…

On the same day, yet in separate incidents, two fatalities occurred in auto accidents in Falmouth, MA. An early evening crash on Route 28 near the Route 151 off-ramp killed a Falmouth man on Sunday, February 20th. Traveling southbound, the man’s car veered off the road into the woods, hitting several trees in its path.…

Each year in the U.S., about 10,000 people die in drunk driving accidents, according to the NHTSA. In an effort to put a dent in this startling number of completely preventable deaths, Congress is making a push with an anti-drunk driving provision for new cars in its infrastructure bill. The proposed legislation, if passed, will…