November 30, 2015
Drugged Driving Is As Dangerous As Drunk Driving
Different studies show driving under the influence of drugs such as marijuana are on the rise in the United States and could be the cause in a number of fatal accidents. In addition to recreational drugs, prescription drugs could also cause a person to be impaired or incapable of driving safely. According to a report…
January 2, 2015
Traffic Stops Help Prevent Drinking and Driving
Pawtucket auto accident lawyers know and understand that drunk drivers are a major concern during the holiday season. In fact, every year, about 10,000 people are killed in crashes nationwide as a result of a person who is driving under the influence. Now, researchers are saying that there are steps law enforcement and communities can…
August 12, 2013
RI Auto Accident Lawyers Release New Drunk Driving Infographic
Drunk driving poses a serious danger to everyone on the road. Recent statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) show that in just one year 9,878 people were killed and approximately 350,000 people were injured in alcohol-related car crashes. This amounts to one death every fifty-three minutes and one injury every ninety seconds. Additionally, these…
August 15, 2012
Rhode Island Dram Shop Liability
Dram shop liability is the duty of a tavern, bar, restaurant, or other commercial entity to not oversell alcohol to their customers. These laws exist in all of the New England states and vary from state to state. Rhode Island punishes two acts under the Liquor Liability Act: when a dram shop has been negligent…