Articles Posted in Car Accident

A catastrophic injury can happen in any motor vehicle accident, but they are especially common in truck accidents. The difference in size and weight between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle leaves the occupants of the passenger vehicle at a very high risk for catastrophic injuries. Sadly, catastrophic injuries have devastating consequences that impact…

Driver negligence is a main cause of car accidents. A negligent driver brings to mind a driver who is intoxicated or on drugs. Even a driver on prescription drugs with instructions not to use while operating heavy machinery (like a vehicle) can be negligent. If a car accident is caused by a driver under any…

According to a story reported by Wicked Local, a motorcyclist was killed, and three other people were transported to Rhode Island Hospital after a crash in Lakeville. The crash, which is still under investigation, involved two motorcycles and a 2007 Toyota Highlander SUV. The state police are reconstructing the Lakeville motorcycle accident in an attempt…

Rhode Island Clamps Down on Wrong-Way Car Accidents Five people were killed last week, including four college students, in a wrong way crash in Massachusetts. Although wrong-way car accidents only amount to 3% of car accidents, they are 12-27 percent more fatal than other types of vehicle accidents. Most of these crashes occur between 12-3am…

You read a lot about what you should do after a car accident. While this is very good information to have, you also should know what NOT to do after a car accident. Protecting Yourself After A Car Accident Some of the things you do after a car accident can impair your ability to recover…

Thanks to sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, people can share the details of their lives with friends and family every second of the day. People post everything from what they are eating for breakfast and where they are eating dinner to how irritated they are standing in line at the grocery store and how…

On September 8, The Sun Chronicle reported three people were injured in a four-car accident on Route 123 (East Main Street) in Norton. All four vehicles involved in the traffic accident were traveling westbound on East Main Street at the time of the traffic accident. One driver was transported to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence…

Road rage has become a phenomenon in the United States in recent years. Road rage can be as simple as an angry shout to a passing vehicle or as serious as someone tailgating or hitting another vehicle on purpose. A road rage accident can cause minor injuries, permanent disabilities, and death. If you have been…

Beautiful fall weather abound. It’s the perfect time of year for a bike ride in New England. Whether enjoying a leisurely bike ride with the kids or cycling competitively, the cooler temperatures are perfect. Riding a bike is a fun activity to do with friends or alone, not to mention the health benefits. Most times…

According to Coventry Police, a Cranston, Rhode Island woman is facing multiple charges. The woman has been charged with texting while operating a motor vehicle in Rhode Island. She traveled over the posted speed limit and went off the road trying to catch a Pokemon. Providence Journal Article August 31st 2016 Safety Tips for Playing…