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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 their cell phones, GPS […]
Top 4 Benefits of Investing in Real Property
There is a wide range of investment products out there. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. But if you ask experts as to which one provides plenty of opportunities for profit, real estate comes up as one of the most common answers. There is a wide range of profitable opportunities in the real estate market. […]
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 upheaval at the trial. Such a […]