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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…

Suffering From Whiplash After An Accident? The aftermath of a car accident in Rhode Island can be unnerving at best, but having to deal with all the medical implications of a serious injury can seem overwhelming. If one of your medical conditions post-accident is whiplash, you might be finding that it’s difficult to carry on…

By David Tapalian February 17th, 2016 The slip and fall season is upon us! Slip and falls can happen anywhere at anytime. Let’s focus on the most prevalent; slip and fall accidents due to a business owner/manager failing to keep a walk way or area clear and clean. With wintery weather people are often encountering…

By David Tapalian February 1st, 2016 One would think we may not have speeding tickets in the future. There was an interesting article on this subject in this weekend’s Providence Journal. I don’t know how realistic that is and I am not sure that anyone does at the moment. Yet, if the driverless car does…

By David Tapalian January 28th 2016. Often times clients contact us too late. When I ask them why they waited I get a host of different responses. Some say that they thought they would heal on their own and that their injury didn’t seem too serious. Others tell us that the insurance company said that…

By David Tapalian January 20th 2016 Like every good relationship, the one between attorney and client must start off from a point of mutual disclosure and trust. Remember, the great majority of what you tell us is protected by the attorney client relationship. In almost all circumstances, even when our relationship ends, we still must…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration falling asleep at the wheel is a major cause of auto accidents. NHTSA Report . Over 70,000 accidents and 800 deaths are caused by vehicle crashes where people fall asleep while driving. According to the National Sleep Foundation there are a certain class of drivers more at…

By David Tapalian November 24th 2015 Many clients are afraid or embarrassed to speak about these issues with their doctors or their lawyer. Some seem to think having nightmares, nervousness, and fear of driving are just regular results of an auto accident in RI or Mass. Some people think post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only…