Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Use Dashboard Camera Footage to Support Your Car Accident Claim?
A dashboard camera, or a dashcam, is a camera mounted to the interior of a vehicle to record the road ahead of the vehicle. Many drivers mount a dashcam just below the rear-view mirror. Since the primary function of a dashcam is to record everything that happens on the road, it can capture the… Read More »
What to Do Immediately After a Dog Bite in Rhode Island?
A dog bite incident can happen to anyone. Regardless of whether you were bitten by a known or unknown dog, it is vital to take action immediately to eliminate the risk of infection and hold the owner responsible for your damages. If you were bitten by a dog in Rhode Island, do not hesitate… Read More »
If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt, Can I Still Recover Damages After a Car Accident?
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), seat belts save an estimated nearly 15,000 lives per year. Seat belt use is also higher in states with primary enforcement laws. Rhode Island is among the states where seat belt violations are considered a primary offense, which means law enforcement officers can pull over… Read More »
Can My Bad Driving Record Affect My Car Accident Case?
If you were involved in a car accident in Rhode Island and have a bad driving record, you might fear that your past traffic violations could affect your ability to recover damages. Many people assume that if someone has prior traffic violations on their record, they can be held at fault for an unrelated… Read More »
6 Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Rhode Island Personal Injury Claim
If you have sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence and are considering pursuing a personal injury claim in Rhode Island, the steps you take after the incident can have a significant impact on your ability to recover damages. Yes, mistakes happen, and they happen all the time. However, when you make mistakes… Read More »
How Long Do Rhode Island Personal Injury Cases Take?
If you sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence and filed a personal injury claim, you might wonder, “How long will it take to settle my case?” However, determining how long your Rhode Island personal injury case will take depends on the specific circumstances of your case. The time it takes to settle… Read More »
Nicholas A. Solitro elected Chair of Richmond’s Zoning Board of Review
On May 18, 2020, Nicholas A. Solitro was appointed as Chair of the Richmond Zoning Board of Review. His appointment was by unanimous vote. The Zoning Board has authority to grant relief from the restrictions of the town’s zoning ordinance in the form of special use permits and variances. The Board also hears appeals… Read More »
Nicholas A. Solitro appointed as Cranston Municipal Court Judge
Nicholas A. Solitro was appointed as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Cranston. As Municipal Court Judge, Attorney Solitro will preside over matters involving city ordinance violations, moving violations, and minimum housing code violations. Individuals charged with an offense have a right to an evidentiary hearing before the court. Cranston is Rhode Island’s… Read More »
Who’s Liable When Road Hazards Lead to a Car Accident in Rhode Island?
Unexpected road hazards and defects such as potholes, cracks, and debris can not only damage a vehicle’s tires and undercarriage but also cause the driver to lose control of the car. But who can be held liable when roadway hazards or defects cause a car accident in Rhode Island? Motorists may encounter road hazards… Read More »
10 Surprising Driving Distractions (Besides Texting)
Car accidents involving a distracted driver kill approximately 3,000 people every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While everyone knows about the dangers of texting and driving, using a smartphone behind the wheel is not the only driving distraction that can take your attention away from the road and result… Read More »
