We've all experienced frustration on the road. Whether it's an oblivious driver who suddenly pulls in front of you, or an aggressive driver following too closely or honking at you for daring to follow the speed limit, it happens to the best of us. According to the AAA Foundation, road rage is com...
One of the most emotional aspects of a divorce is determining custody. When those holidays roll around every year, and a parent faces not seeing their child, it can bring up strong feelings. Now, with Rhode Island topping 75,000 cases of COVID-19 and the U.S. approaching 17 million cases, custody...
Christmas is a time of celebration, laughter, and good cheer all around the country. Unfortunately, DUI fatalities also spike in December. In response, authorities in Rhode Island ramp up DUI checkpoints and arrests during the holiday season, and you may find yourself swept up in the net. If you ...
An accident can happen to even the best of drivers. Unfortunately, you can't control the actions of the drivers around you. But when another driver hits you, what happens if they just drive away? Rhode Island law requires any driver involved in an accident that causes property damage, injurie...
When you're in a car accident, it's hard to think ahead to what comes next. First, there's the shock of the accident. Then you may be dealing with your injuries or injured passengers. Finally, you'll be talking to the police and insurance companies. It can be easy to think that you'll worry about...
It's a call that all parents dread – “I'm at the police station. Can you come get me?” If your teenager faces a minor drug charge, you may be angry, scared, and disappointed. You may want to scream, but you may also want to ignore the problem or make your teen face the consequences alone. Unfo...
Every state in the nation has strange or archaic criminal laws on their books, including Rhode Island. You might think that you're safe from some of these prohibitions, but don't be too sure. As recently as 2018, the police charged a woman with violating a 200-year old dueling law that prohibits ...
In today's hectic culture, it comes as no surprise that we face more distractions nowadays than ever before. Unfortunately, that reality is translating to more injuries and deaths on the road. According to the CDC, distracted driving kills as many as 3500 people a year—approximately 9 per day. Ad...
Tracing one's family tree can be fun, exciting, and eye-opening—and websites like Ancestry.com make it easier than ever to do so. We see the commercials about on-demand DNA testing that yield sometimes surprising results about people's ethnic roots, etc. But if you decide to take the plunge, be p...
Forget sex or politics or religion; loneliness is the subject that clears out a room. – Douglas Coupland, Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture Back in the day, etiquette experts advised that you never discuss sex, religion, or politics in polite company. But in today's partisan time...
Going through a divorce is stressful, and when you have children, your two biggest concerns are likely how the divorce will affect them and how the divorce will affect your finances. Childcare is one of the largest expenses families with kids in Rhode Island face. The average cost for infant care...
Imagine this horrible situation. Your significant other comes home one night and tells you that they committed a crime – a serious crime. You didn't help with the crime, and you didn't even know about it until after the fact. Can you get in trouble if you keep the secret? Rhode Island Law U...
If you feel that your marriage has suffered irreparable damage during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. In China, the number of divorce applications soared after the lockdown ended for the country in March. Here in the U.S., numerous family law experts say they expect to see a similar rise...
Back injuries are among the most common injuries people suffer after a car accident. Continued back pain and discomfort in the weeks following a crash can leave many people wondering how long it will take to finally recover. The answer largely depends on the type of injury you've suffered and the...
Selling drugs is an offense that Rhode Island law enforcement takes seriously. In some cases, someone in possession of a controlled substance may be charged with intent to sell if the amount of drug police found is over a certain amount. If arrested for selling drugs, including marijuana, in Rhod...
Nobody ever plans an accident that results in an injury. Whether your injury stems from a motor vehicle accident, a job site, or a defective product, pre-existing conditions can complicate your personal injury case. A pre-existing condition is any health condition that you have before your accide...
Millions of people are injured at home every year across the U.S. Accidents happen. But what if you are injured at a friend's house? In this blog post, we'll discuss how and when you should take legal action if you're hurt at a friend's home. Premises Liability Property owners always have...
One of the biggest concerns we hear from divorcing parents is what kind of effects the divorce will have on their children. Stories and reports are rampant about how the trauma of divorce can stunt children's educational development, cause mental health and social issues, and a host of other prob...
Any encounter with the police can be scary, particularly if you live in a neighborhood with a strong police presence or are part of a group that sometimes faces hostile treatment from officers. Despite this fear, your rights deserve to be protected, and there is no room in the Rhode Island judici...
Emotions run high between divorcing spouses, particularly when it comes to the division of property. Some spouses want to sell all the marital property and equally divide the profits. Other spouses are unwilling to part with certain assets because of the sentimental value they hold. If settlement...
In March, Governor Raimondo signed an executive order closing all non-essential business and directing all individuals to stay-at-home as COVID-19 spread across the country. One critical public service affected by this order was the Rhode Island Unified Court System (‘UCS"). UCS promulgates rules...
Helping a child charged with a DUI is one of the most stressful situations a parent can face. There are no easy answers, and parents often wonder — how can I best help my child move past this mistake without wrecking their future or my finances? If your child is facing a DUI charge, here are 4 cr...
E-scooters have become one of the most popular forms of transportation in U.S cities today. Though these scooters provide a viable alternative to cars and mass transit, their convenience does not come without a cost. Emergency rooms across the country reported a 365% increase in scooter injuries ...
Going through a divorce is already one of the most difficult experiences anyone can endure, and piling financial problems on top of that can be devastating — but it doesn't have to be. With the right support and careful planning, you can survive this trying time and even come out the other end of...
Prescription medicines are entirely legal when taken under the direction of a physician, but that doesn't mean they necessarily allow you to continue living your life as you would off the medications. Aside from the fact that some prescription medicines are highly addictive, they may also affect ...
