An asbestos mesothelioma lawsuit can lead to a multi-million dollar jury verdict or a lucrative settlement from an asbestos trust fund. This post explores how to get an asbestos settlement from a mesothelioma trust fund via a mesothelioma lawsuit. We detest asbestos class action suits! We will never … [Read more...]
Are Injury Awards Marital Property in a RI Divorce?
In 1990, the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Kirk v Kirk decided that awards for pain and suffering in a Rhode Island divorce were not marital property subject to equitable division. The RI Supreme Court determined that awards for pain and suffering, future lost wages, future loss of earning capacity … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Lane Violation Accident | Slepkow Law
According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers, one in four drivers fails to signal lane changes or to switch off a turn light every day. Response Insurance reported that 17 percent don't use a turn signal because they might forget to turn it off and 12 percent stated that they change … [Read more...]
Judges Do Not Disclose to Jury Whether Defendant has Insurance
The Issue of whether Defendant's procurement or lack of procurement of liability Insurance should be disclosed to the Jury is a very thorny issue in a Rhode Island personal injury trial. A wrongful disclosure of Liability Insurance to the jury in a Rhode Island car accident trial could cause … [Read more...]
Accident Liability of Rescue Squads, Police and Fire Departments
When emergency vehicles including police cars and fire engines respond to a call, they often travel at a high rate of speed with their lights and sirens blazing. However, traveling fast tends to increase the potential risk of being involved in an accident with other vehicles and objects on the … [Read more...]
Sideswipe Accidents in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law (Tradition since 1932)
Sideswipe car accidents are very common on the roadways and often result in significant personal injuries. The problem with injuries incurred in a sideswipe accident is the that vehicles often have very little impact protection on the sides, as most cars are designed for front and back impact … [Read more...]
Bristol, Barrington & Warren Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer
Car accidents are a growing problem across the U.S. today. Foul weather, texting while driving and aggressive driving behaviors are some primary causes of accidents on the roads, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The following is an overview of what you should do … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer | Slepkow Law
One of the biggest problems on the road in Rhode Island is distracted driving. As technology becomes further advanced with each passing year, it results in more people getting behind the wheel and becoming distracted as they take their eyes, hands and attention in general off the road and focus on … [Read more...]
Rhode Island T-bone Accident Attorney | Broadside Crash Lawyer
A T-bone accident in Rhode Island is a motor vehicle or car collision where the front of one vehicle meets the side of another forming a T. These types of accidents are also known as side-impact, broadside or right angle accidents. The vehicle that has been hit may roll over, spin around or be … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Food Poisoning Attorney | Slepkow Law
In our busy world, more people than ever before are opting to eat out to for the convenience and social aspects, but each time you do so, you depend on the cooks, restaurant staff and fast food joint employees to prepare your food properly. If your food is not cooked the way it should be, you can … [Read more...]