In 1868 the United States Supreme Court in Riddlesbarger declared that "Statutes of limitations are predicated on the reasonable and fair presumption that valid claims which are of value are not usually left to gather dust or remain dormant for long periods of time." Wilkinson, 104 R.I. at 236, 243 … [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...]
Rhode Island Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyer
Drunk drivers are a leading cause of accidents resulting in serious injury and death in the United States today. According to the Center for Disease Control or CDC, 1.1 million drivers were arrested in 2014 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here are some statistics gathered in … [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...]
Speeding Vehicle Crash Lawyer | Slepkow Law (Tradition 1932)
Speeding can be a very serious highway violation in the state of Rhode Island. Many drivers do not consider the seriousness of receiving a ticket for excessive speed when there are no other factors involved. Speeding car accident lawyer in Rhode Island Excessive speeding by drivers is bad … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Uninsured Accident Lawyer | underinsured claims
If you have suffered damages or injury in a Rhode Island vehicle accident that was not your fault, you will likely file a claim with the responsible party’s insurance carrier. However, in some cases, the other driver was either under-insured or uninsured. While this might seem financially … [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...]
Broken Bones & Fracture in Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, one in every 150 automobile accidents involve a fracture. While that may not sound like a very high number, consider that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety calculates that there were 30,057 fatal accidents in the United … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Construction Accident Lawyer | Slepkow Law
Working in the construction industry is a highly dangerous occupation. Statistics maintained by the Bureau of Labor indicate that in 2010, more than 770 individuals lost their lives in construction site accidents in the US. This number represents nearly one in all five on the job accident-associated … [Read more...]