Articles Posted in Car Accident

Steps to Take If You Spot a Distracted Driver in Rhode Island
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Although it’s clear that distracted driving has many different negative implications for other individuals on the road as well as bicyclists and pedestrians, it’s still a behavior that’s relatively persistent. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, texting, and other electronic phone usage can contribute to up to one-quarter of all car crashes. This means…

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How Do I Know Whether or Not My Car Accident Is Worth Anything?
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Car accidents are relatively common not just in Rhode Island and Massachusetts but across the state and around the country. What makes car accidents unique, however, from the perspective of a personal injury attorney, is whether or not these cases meet the grounds for filing a car accident lawsuit. If you have sustained severe injuries…

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Rhode Island Named One of the Most Dangerous States for Older Drivers
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A new research study put together by Caring.com indicated that Rhode Island is the most dangerous state in the country for drivers aged 65 and above. In order to determine this research, the study looked at the number of individuals aged 65 and older who lost their lives in car accidents and compared that with…

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Providence Police Investigate Pedestrian Death
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The police in Providence are still evaluating the circumstances of an accident that led to a pedestrian fatality. It’s not yet clear whether the incident was a vehicle accident or a potential assault. According to witnesses, the individual was killed when he was struck near the edge of the road. He was pronounced dead at…

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Construction Sign Pierces a Windshield During Distracted Driving Accident in Rhode Island
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A Rhode Island teenager was traveling on I-495 mid-June when he slammed into a highway sign which ultimately pierced the windshield of his vehicle. The Toyota Corolla driver was not paying attention when traffic stopped ahead of him as a result of a lane closure for a construction project. When the driver attempted to stop…

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4 Steps You Need to Take Immediately After a Truck Accident
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Unfortunately, truck accidents in Rhode Island are all too common and they can leave you with devastating injuries. What follows are several steps you need to take as soon as possible after you have been involved in an accident like this. Since trucks often weigh 20 or 30 times more than a traditional vehicle, the…

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New Study Indicates Long Term Recovery Impacts for Whiplash
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One of the most common outcomes of a Rhode Island or Massachusetts car accident is suffering from head, neck or back injuries. This can typically present itself as whiplash and can range in severity from mild to extremely painful. A new research study out of Denmark backs up previous research that individuals suffering from a…

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What Parents Should Know About the 100 Deadliest Days and Teen Driving Accidents
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Typically, an alarming number of teenage drivers have been injured during the 100 deadliest days of the year, the period which started recently on Memorial Day weekend. During this time period, numerous research studies and accident reports have indicated that teens are at their highest risk of car crash fatalities. A recent report from the…

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What You Should Know About Lane Drifting
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If you have recently been involved in a car accident and are exploring all possible causes for this accident to present to your Rhode Island car accident attorney; you may need to reflect back carefully on the moments just prior to when the accident occurred. Thinking carefully about the other driver’s behavior in this instance…

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Tips for Buying a Used Car After a Car Accident
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If your vehicle has recently been declared a total loss by your Rhode Island insurance company, you may be in the market for a new vehicle. Be aware that it is important you realize the rules associated with dealers disclosing a vehicle’s damage from a previous accident. It could be frustrating, for example, to purchase…

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