This is a common question asked by those who have been injured in a car accident. The answer can be nuanced depending on the facts of your case. However, as you analyze your situation to determine if legal action is warranted, you might want to consider some of the contributing factors that can impact your ability to win your case and recover the compensation that you need to focus on your recovery. Key factors contributing to your case Although many personal injury cases are similar, none of them are exactly the same. As a result, each case requires its own analysis to determine its likelihoo ..read more

As we move into spring and summer, the weather is nice enough for bikers in Cranston to start riding their motorcycles on a regular basis. This means motorists will be sharing the road with more motorcyclists, increasing the chance of a collision between these two vehicles. Collisions between motorcyclists and other vehicles happen for many reasons, one of which is distracted driving. Sadly, a distracted driving motorcycle accident can end in tragedy. It is estimated that 14% of all fatal traffic accidents in the United States in 2020 involved a motorcyclist. For this reason, Rhode Island has ..read more

Some people in Rhode Island are under the impression that pedestrians always have the right of way when they want to cross the street. This is untrue and is a broad misstatement of Rhode Island law. While sometimes a motorist is at fault for causing the pedestrian crash, sometimes the pedestrian is partially at fault as well. Fault at crosswalks Rhode Island statutes state that pedestrians have the right of way within crosswalks, but only if the traffic lights are out or there are no traffic control signals. Otherwise, pedestrians are expected to follow traffic signals and signs when crossing ..read more

It may just be the way news is reported but it seems there has been an ever-increasing and alarming number of pedestrians accidents this past year. Warwick, it seems has been struck particularly hard with 13 pedestrian accidents before October. Our office just signed up to represent a young man struck by a car on Post Road in Warwick having sustained very serious injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Now, Warwick police are stepping up. It has been reported that after four recent pedestrian accidents (one fatal) that the Warwick police will begin cracking down on drivers not yielding to ..read more

Look out for these subtle signs of traumatic brain injury A lot of car accident injuries are readily apparent. Broken bones, lacerations and sprains, strains and torn ligaments are all going to create immediate pain and other physical indications of their existence. But not all injuries that people suffer in a wreck will be immediately noticeable. This includes some of the most serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury. The subtle signs of traumatic brain injury Unfortunately, many symptoms of traumatic brain injury don’t present until hours, days or even weeks after you’ve been invol ..read more

You need compensation after you’ve been injured in an accident. After all, the financial ramifications of your injuries can be significant, including extensive incurred and anticipated medical expenses as well as lost wages and lost earnings capacity. You should also be compensated for other damages that are harder to calculate, such as your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and mental anguish. The best way to seek out this compensation is to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. As you do so, you’re probably going to be offered a settlement. Given that these offers usually promise you ..read more

Figuring out how to get by on a day-to-day basis can be challenging after you’ve been injured in a serious car accident. Medical bills can quickly come due at a time when your savings are minimal and your income is stopped, and you may be dealing with incessant pain and lack of mobility that has completely reshaped the way you live your life. As stressful as that can be, we hope that you find some comfort knowing that you have the ability to seek accountability and compensation from the negligent driver who caused your accident. But if you’re contemplating legal action, you might be wondering ..read more

There is a lot for Rhode Islanders to be proud of, but the number of drunk drivers in the Ocean State is nothing to brag about. According to a recent study, Rhode Island has the second-worst rate of deaths caused by drunk drivers in the country. Forbes Advisor conducted the study. As Newsweek reports, researchers examined car accident data nationwide and ranked each state in five indicators of traffic safety. Overall, Rhode Island ranks as the 32nd most dangerous state for accidents, putting us above average. The study called Montana and South Carolina the two most dangerous states in which to ..read more

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident can be challenging, to say the least. You might struggle to find a way to pay your medical bills, further your rehabilitation and pay everyday expenses like your rent, mortgage and utilities. It might even become difficult to buy your groceries. All of this can be stressful in light of the pain and suffering that you’re enduring. While you may be thinking that a personal injury lawsuit might help you obtain financial stability and recover the compensation that you need, you probably have a lot of questions about the process. This includes qu ..read more

Although a lot of people are fortunate to escape a car accident with nothing more than some bumps and bruises, others face catastrophic injuries that reshape the way that they live their lives. Traumatic brain injury sufferers know this reality all too well. For these individuals, merely performing day-to-day activities can be challenging, if not impossible, and the psychological weight of knowing that they may never recover what was once their normal life can be debilitating. Making matters worse is the fact that treating traumatic brain injuries can be enormously costly. Insurance caps often ..read more