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…
July 12, 2016
Practical Tips to Help Avoid Serious Injury in an Auto Accident
The consequences of a South Kingstown car accident are often devastating or even deadly. Victims of car accidents often incur significant medical expenses and lose wages as a result of being unable to work as they are recovering from their injuries. Some are so badly injured that they lose employment or even the ability to…
July 5, 2016
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney after a South Kingstown Car Accident?
You have been injured in a car accident in South Kingstown, and are wondering about what your next step might be. You may also have a number of questions. When should you call the insurance company? Should you take a quick settlement? What if there is a dispute? Who will pay your medical expenses and…
March 3, 2016
Does Automatic Braking Prevent Car Accidents?
Ten major automakers have agreed to make automatic braking technology a standard feature on all their vehicles. Together, these automakers account for half of all the vehicles sold in the U.S. market. Automatic braking systems use radar, laser or cameras to sense an impending collision and apply the brakes automatically to prevent a crash or…
January 22, 2016
Click It Or Ticket | Prevent Fines And Car Accident Injuries In Coventry, RI
You might have seen these warnings, to wear a seat belt or get a ticket, while driving on the highway or around town. In both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, drivers and passengers must wear a seatbelt. If you do not, a ticket can be issued. Moreover, a seat belt could prevent serious injury to you…
January 19, 2016
Things You Should Not Do After a Car Accident
When you drive to work or run errands, the last thing you might expect is to get into a Brockton, MA car accident. They can occur in a split second and when you least expect them. It is important to know what to do if you are involved in a car accident. Equally important, is…
January 6, 2016
Driving Safely In Providence During The Shortest Days Of The Year
Although winter solstice began on Dec. 21, it seems like winter has just begun. This marks the official start of the winter season and a time when nights are the longest and days are the shortest in Providence, RI. What does the solstice mean to us in respect to driving? We all know that it…