Monthly Archives: November 2019
What to Do After a Rhode Island Pedestrian Accident?
A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Westerly, Rhode Island, as the state continues to be beset by an increasing number of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian deaths have been rising nationwide, as reported by U.S. News, citing a WPRI-TV report. The rate of pedestrian deaths in Rhode Island has held relatively steady in… Read More »
Does it Make Sense to Sue a Drunk Driver in Rhode Island?
If you were in a motor vehicle crash involving an intoxicated motorist, you are probably wondering if filing a lawsuit against the drunk driver is worth the effort, time, and money. More often than not, suing an impaired driver in Rhode Island does not make much sense in terms of recovering compensation unless the… Read More »
Is It Legal To Eat While Driving in Rhode Island?
Most drivers in Rhode Island have eaten while operating a vehicle at least once. Some of them think doing so is against the law, while others could not care less about this being an illegal activity. But is it? Is it illegal to eat while driving in Rhode Island? No. Rhode Island law does… Read More »
How Does Rhode Island Dog Bite Law Define an ‘Enclosed Area’?
As you may know, unlike dog bite laws in other states, the law in Rhode Island places strict liability on the owner of a dog that bites someone outside of the dog’s “enclosed area.” But what is that mysterious “enclosed area”? How does Rhode Island dog bite law define the term that prevents victims… Read More »
