Monthly Archives: June 2016
Drunk Driving in Rhode Island
A person is injured every two minutes in a drunk driving crash, according to safety advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 10,000 people were killed in 2013 as a result of alcohol-related crashes. Despite years of safety advocacy and ever-tightening laws,… Read More »
Pedestrians Hit by Vehicles When Crossing Roads
Collisions between pedestrians and vehicles are a significant cause of personal injuries and death. Statistics compiled by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, show that in 2014 almost 5,000 pedestrians were killed by cars, trucks, buses and other motor vehicles. Another 65,000 pedestrians suffered injuries, many of which were serious – involving the… Read More »
Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Rhode Island?
It is sad that every day people die from accidents of all types such as vehicle accidents, dangerous drugs, and medical malpractice. Rhode Island law allows claims to be filed for these losses in many cases where an individual or business is responsible for the death. The Estate Has the First Right to Sue… Read More »
