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, […]
Improperly Salted Walkways | Ice and Snow Accidents
Property owners, business tenants and other individuals legally responsible to maintain property in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required by law to ensure that walkways, stairs and sideways are free of accumulated ice and snow. This is because pedestrians have a heightened potential risk of suffering serious injuries […]
By the Numbers: Massachusetts Alcohol Related Driving Stats
Every state in the grand old U.S. of A has a drinking culture and varying laws that aim to prevent people from going overboard. Some of them are interesting, while some are pretty average. In Massachusetts, the drinking culture can be super intense, with all the clubs and ancient pubs ready to give people their […]
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 and future medical expenses are […]
Sideswipe Accidents in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law
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 protection. In addition, smaller vehicles are especially […]
Leg, Foot & Knee Injuries Caused by Vehicular Collision
While many accident victims suffer serious injuries to their head, neck and spinal column, an accident-related leg, knee or foot injury can be just as life-altering. Fortunately, many victims of car and truck accidents walk away from the scene with a few minor injuries. However, others are not so lucky and sustain injuries that require […]
Improper Merge Accident in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law
Merging onto a highway can pose dangerous conditions which result in accidents. Although there are laws in place to govern how vehicles are supposed to yield and merge. Motorists do not always follow these laws or other unexpected circumstances may create problems. If you have been involved in a highway merge accident in Rhode Island […]
Top Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Rhode Island motorcycle accident lawyer. While riding a motorcycle can be one of the most exciting things a person can do, it can also be one of the most dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 4,600 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2014, with most being the result of crashes with […]
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 lanes so often they can’t be bothered. Survey […]
Running Red Light Accident in Rhode Island
According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads, 2014 saw over 3,700,000 drivers running a red light in the United States. These red light violations most often occurred during peak summer travel months. Friday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. were known for the highest rate of red light violations. Motorist driving carelessly and […]