Monthly Archives: March 2020
Who Can Make a Rhode Island Wrongful Death Claim?
In Rhode Island, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim if their loved one died due to another person’s negligence, recklessness, malpractice, or lack of action. For instance, when an individual dies as a result of a drunk driver’s impairment, the deceased’s dependents may have the right to file a wrongful death… Read More »
Rhode Island Could Strengthen Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
About one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. involve a drunk driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. Two days after a Rhode Island man was charged with drunk driving twice within 18 hours, the state’s senator renewed his push to toughen penalties for repeat DUI offenders. As reported by… Read More »
Texting While Walking is Linked to an Increased Risk of Pedestrian Accidents, a Study Shows
Nearly every adult in the U.S. uses a cellphone on a daily basis. Most of us are guilty of checking emails, sending texts, or browsing social media while walking. While doing two things at once can save lots of time, using your phone as you walk is more dangerous than you may realize. In… Read More »
Who’s at Fault in a Backing Out of Driveway Accident in Rhode Island?
If you were in backing out of the driveway accident in Rhode Island, the question of liability might not be as easily determinable as in other car accident scenarios. If you were hit while the other driver was backing out of a parking space, it might seem that he or she is at fault… Read More »
