Your vehicle has several important safety features, including the airbags. When you get into an accident, and the airbags deploy correctly, they can save you from serious injuries. Unfortunately, airbags may sometimes fail to deploy in an accident. When this happens,...
Personal Injury
Where you can sue an out-of-state driver after a Rhode Island car accident
Say you get in a car accident that was the other driver's fault. You live in Warwick and the other driver lives in Massachusetts. If getting fair compensation for your injuries comes down to a lawsuit, where do you file the suit -- in Rhode Island or Massachusetts?...
Beware of distracted drivers on the roads
Drivers have to ensure they’re in the proper condition to drive. Being impaired or overly tired can negatively impact a person’s ability to drive. Distractions do the same thing. Distracted driving claims around 3,000 lives each year. Around 20% of those deaths were...
Does slower music make people better drivers?
When you turn on music in the car, you probably just pick something that you like. Maybe it’s something that you emotionally connect with at that moment, based on how you’re feeling. Maybe it’s just a favorite song that you’d like to hear while you drive. What you may...
Why you might want to avoid left turns when driving
Think about the routes you frequently take -- for example, to get to the store or return home from work. Now count how many left turns you make and how many right turns. If you are making several left-hand turns, you may be putting yourself at unnecessary risk. A...
Sharing the holiday roads with dangerous drivers
Winter traffic in Rhode Island can be dangerous if only for the quickly changing weather. Commuters can leave the house on a clear, sunny morning only to come home in the darkness with several inches of snow on the ground. The holiday season, though, can be a...
You have 2 options after a crash caused by an uninsured driver
Rhode Island state law clearly requires all drivers to carry insurance. To register your vehicle and legally drive on public roads, you need to have proof of liability coverage both for bodily injury and property damage you cause to other people. Unfortunately, there...
3 things that may help you ascertain blame in a vehicle crash
An auto crash can leave you dazed and confused, and you might not recall what happened. If you come around to find the other driver telling the police it was all your fault, then you might wonder if they are telling the truth. If you cannot remember what happened, it...
Fast music has a predictable impact on driving
If you polled a group of drivers, odds are that around nine out of every 10 would say they frequently listen to music in the car. This has lessened a bit lately due to podcasts and other types of media, but it’s still very common. Now, these drivers can choose...
When someone’s tailgating you, take these 3 steps
Dealing with a tailgater is an annoyance that most drivers wish they could avoid. Someone who drives too close to the rear of your vehicle is greatly increasing the risk of a collision. They may hit you if you have to stop suddenly or if they aren’t paying attention...