August 28, 2023

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Winter Car Accidents

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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Most Dangerous Roads in New England

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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Teenage Car Accidents What to Do

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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Neck Injuries

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 …

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