Personal Injury

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,...

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...