Winter in Rhode Island can make roads treacherous. Snow, ice, slush, and other conditions increase slipperiness and can make it difficult to stop, start, or turn, especially in an emergency situation. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), one in every four crashes on U.S. roads each year is weather-related. Many of these are the […]
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is responsible for maintaining roadway safety in Rhode Island. The RIDOT may work with local departments of public works and other organizations to carry out these duties. However, when a roadway is not maintained properly, either due to oversight, negligence, lack of funding, or other reasons, hazardous roadways can cause
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The number of teen drivers who cause car accidents that result in serious injuries or death – to themselves, their passengers and others on the road – have reached staggering levels nationwide. The tragic statistics below highlight the problem. Teen Driving Facts The crash rate per mile driven by teen drivers ages 16-19 is three times higher than the
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Road rage and aggressive driving are factors in many accidents every year in Rhode Island, some of which have led to serious injuries and wrongful death. The American Safety Council estimates that aggressive driving plays a role in 66 percent of all traffic fatalities, and 37 percent of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm. If
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Many of our clients at Marasco & Nesselbush are the victims of car accidents who are now coping with the consequences of a serious neck injury. Neck and spine injuries can be debilitating, requiring years of medical treatment, multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Many car accident victims can never fully recover, and face a future filled with difficult
Car accident injuries can range from mild to severe, some not always immediately apparent after an accident. Understanding what injuries can occur after a car accident is essential, especially if a negligent driver caused it. Read on to learn about some of the most common injuries. Even seemingly minor car accidents can lead to painful,
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Every car accident is unique–what caused it, how it occurred, where it happened, and how the vehicle collided with another vehicle or object. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that approximately 40,990 people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents in 2023. This represents a decline of about 3.6% from the 42,514 fatalities
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