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…
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…