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...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Lawyer: Filing Claim for Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma is a deadly type of malignant tumor that affects the lungs. It is a rare condition and almost always fatal. The disease has been tied to asbestos and those who have had prolonged exposure to the substance have increased chances of developing the disease. While the condition … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Massachusetts Alcohol Related Driving Stats and Facts
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 … [Read more...]
How to Get out of an Abusive Marriage
Statistics show that almost a quarter of divorce cases in the United States are due to domestic violence. Abuse can have many forms – financial, emotional, sexual, and physical. Whatever it is, you don’t have to endure it. You can and you should get out of an abusive marriage. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
The Avoidable Dangers of Drowsy Driving
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 to 36 percent of adults in Rhode Island regularly get less than seven hours of sleep. Those sleep stats put them at higher risk for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, but it also puts drowsy drivers on the road where they’re more … [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...]
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Cases in RI by a slip and fall attorney
Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Explained
When a minor car accident occurs, the parties typically exchange information and work with the insurance companies to get the damage fixed. But when the crash is more serious in nature and causes significant damage and/or injuries, accident reconstruction may be necessary in order to get more … [Read more...]