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...]
RI Legal duties to stop & report | Leaving the scene of accident
The northern Rhode Island towns of Smithfield and North Smithfield have a significant number of car accidents each year. Frequent accidents occur along Route 146 and Route 102 * No matter what city or town an accident occurs in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, RI law sets forth certain … [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...]
Proving Injuries in Low Impact Collisions | Slepkow Law
Rear end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents. In fact, according to statistics from the National Safety Council, there are approximately 2.5 million rear impact accident claims reported every year in the U.S. and they comprise approximately 28% of all auto crashes each … [Read more...]
Vulnerable Road Users and Accidents in Rhode Island
Car accidents and motorcycle accidents are commonplace in every state in the U.S. and Rhode Island is no exception. While anyone can be an accident victim, some groups of people are more vulnerable than others. Below is an overview of who the most vulnerable road users are in Rhode Island and the … [Read more...]
Herniated & Bulging Disc Back Injuries | Slepkow Law
The human spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between those vertebrae are discs that act as cushions or shock absorbers that protect the intricate structure and anatomy of the spine and central nervous system. On each side of the vertebrae are spinal nerves that branch out from the … [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...]
Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Rhode Island | Types of Accidents
Highway accidents, motor vehicle accident and collisions on roads and streets in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations have a way of coming on suddenly and ruining the day. Every highway accident or road crash in RI is different, but most follow certain patterns. Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer in … [Read more...]
The Malicious Motivations Behind Insurance Company Settlements
There are several truisms that people must understand about big insurance and their malicious, profit driven motivations. It’s all just a "big game" to them that they are trying to win. A win is maximizing profits for their shareholders. Insurance companies do not care about compensating … [Read more...]