Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Lights, Camera, Liability: How Traffic Camera Footage Can Strengthen Your Rhode Island Injury Case
Picture this. You’re stopped at a red light in North Kingstown, minding your own business, when another driver blows through the intersection and slams into your car. The other driver swears the light was green. You know better, but how do you prove it? Increasingly, the answer is hanging right above the intersection. Traffic… Read More »
What Happens When The Driver Who Hit You Has No Insurance?
You did everything right. You carried the insurance the law requires, you drove carefully, and then someone else’s carelessness left you with medical bills, missed paychecks, and a damaged car. Now you’ve discovered the driver who caused the crash has no insurance at all. It’s a frustrating position to be in, but Rhode Island… Read More »
Are Landlords Liable For Dog Bite Injuries In Rhode Island?
If you were bitten by a dog at an apartment complex or a rental property, who actually owes you compensation? Most people assume only the dog’s owner can be held responsible. But is that always true, especially when a landlord knew a dangerous dog was living on the premises? Rhode Island’s Strict Liability Rule… Read More »
Who Pays When Your Uber Ride Goes Wrong? Breaking Down Rideshare Liability In Rhode Island
Rideshare apps have made getting around Rhode Island easier than ever. But when an Uber or Lyft trip ends in a crash, figuring out who is financially responsible can feel a lot more complicated than booking the ride in the first place. Unlike a typical two-car accident, rideshare crashes often involve layered insurance coverage… Read More »
What Happens If You Are Hit by An Out-Of-State Driver In Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s roads carry a steady stream of visitors, commuters, and travelers passing through on I-95 and I-195. When one of them causes a crash, injured Rhode Islanders often assume the case will be harder to pursue simply because the at-fault driver lives somewhere else. In most situations, that is not true. Rhode Island… Read More »
Who Actually Pays The Doctor After A Rhode Island Crash?
Getting hurt in a car accident is confusing enough without adding a stack of medical bills to the pile. Who is supposed to pay first? Your health insurance? The other driver’s insurance? Your own car insurance? If you have ever stared at a bill wondering whether you are about to get a collection call,… Read More »
Can You Sue For A Minor Car Accident Injury In Rhode Island?
You walked away from the crash. The cars have some dents, but nothing catastrophic. You think you’re fine, and then a few days later, your neck is stiff, your back aches, and your head is pounding. Sound familiar? Minor car accidents can produce injuries that don’t reveal themselves right away, which leaves a lot… Read More »
Can You Sue An Insurance Company For Bad Faith In Rhode Island?
You filed a claim. You paid your premiums faithfully. And now your insurance company is dragging its feet, lowballing your offer, or flat-out denying what you’re owed. Sound familiar? If so, you might be dealing with something that has a name in the legal world: insurance bad faith. And in Rhode Island, you may… Read More »
Injured At A Grocery Store In Rhode Island: What Are Your Rights
A quick stop at the grocery store is something most people do without a second thought. But what happens if you slip on a wet floor, trip over a loose mat, or get hurt by a falling item? These incidents can be surprising and stressful. If you were injured in a grocery store in… Read More »
Rhode Island Rear End Accident Claims: Who Is At Fault?
Rear end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Rhode Island. If you have ever been stuck in traffic on I-95 or navigating busy city streets, you know how quickly these crashes can happen. But when they do, a key question follows: who is actually at fault? Understanding how fault… Read More »
