January 31, 2019
Do You Know Your Rights As A Pedestrian?
The Rhode Island attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates want you to know about pedestrian rights. Walking is one of the most common forms of exercise. However, pedestrians are constantly exposed to risks associated with the use of the road. While both the driver and the pedestrian have the responsibility to prevent road accidents and improve…
January 30, 2019
Have You Been Injured In A South Kingstown Car Accident?
Getting injured in a South Kingstown car accident can be frightening and stressful. If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably have a lot of questions racing through your mind. Who will pay your medical bills? How are you going to get compensated for income you have lost as a result of…
December 5, 2018
Newport Car Accident Lawyer: Do I Need an Attorney?
The first thing that you really need to do following a Newport car accident is to seek medical attention, because some injuries may not manifest at the beginning. The doctor would be able to record his or her findings about your condition and can check if there are injuries that might manifest in the future….
November 23, 2018
Rear End Collision Lawyers In Rhode Island
Rear end collisions are a regular sight while driving, especially in the metropolitan areas of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. According to Science Daily, there were 1.8 million rear end collisions in 2006. The frequency of rear end collisions and related car accidents makes understanding auto accident liability essential for every driver. Oftentimes drivers assume that…
November 2, 2018
What Determines Who is at Fault in a Car, Truck, Motorcycle, or Bicycle Accident?
The party at fault in a car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle accident is the party who has generally have acted negligently, carelessly or willfully ignored traffic laws. Laws ensure that those negligent persons are held responsible and that the injured parties are awarded damages. How Exactly Do These Laws Work? Here are some tips on…
September 25, 2018
Should I Accept the Insurance Company’s Offer to Settle My Auto Accident?
The first trick that most insurance companies employ against car accident victims is to give a low-ball offer to quickly settle for the damage portion of your auto accident claim. You should never fall into this trap. Bear in mind that they use this strategy in order to get rid of your claim in the…
May 25, 2018
Memorial Day Kicks Off National Click It Or Ticket Campaign
The national “Click It Or Ticket” campaign has kicked off with more than 10,000 agencies participating around the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to enforce seatbelt laws. Summer is a popular time of the year for road trips so drivers and passengers are reminded to…
May 16, 2018
I Was Hit by an Uninsured Motorist, What Do I Do Now?
Uninsured motorists (UM) own or operate motor vehicles without automobile insurance policies. There are also underinsured motorists (UIM), whose insurance coverage may not be enough to cover all expenses. In 2007, around 14% of Rhode Island drivers were uninsured and only about 1% in Massachusetts. These Uninsured motorists and underinsured motorists pose a significant problem…
October 31, 2017
What an Injured Passenger Should Do After an Uber Accident
The convenience, low cost and reliability of using rideshare vehicles to get from one place to another has turned companies such as Uber and Lyft into household names. When you use a ridesharing application, you can have a vehicle dispatched to your location with a few finger swipes. Uber, Lyft and other rideshare companies are…
September 21, 2017
Labor Day DUI Crackdown in Rhode Island
Over the past three weeks, Rhode Island State Police has arrested 33 people as part of their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. According to a news report, 10 of those people were charged with DUI over the Labor Day weekend, which is traditionally one of the deadliest driving holidays of the year. In…
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