It isn’t always clear what you should do when you think you’re suffering from a whiplash injury. Whiplash is where the head is ‘whipped’ around faster than the neck. The fast and harsh movement of the neck can cause the muscles and tendons to become strained. In many cases, multiple injuries involving both muscles and […]
Category: Road Traffic Accident Compensation
Your Legal Rights When Pulled Over
Looking in your rear-view mirror and seeing the flashing red lights of a police car signaling you to pull over often causes immediate stress. It may be even more worrisome if you are pulled over due to suspicion of drunk driving. A MI drunk driving conviction can have serious, lifelong consequences. In Michigan, as in […]
The Airbag Wars
In the rather short annals of the ubiquitous automobile, many wars have been waged in the interests of certain developments in the industry. At the beginning, it used to be over horsepower, then fuel economy and now in the name of all things, the number of airbags. Many cleverly composed magazine as well as television […]
Catholic Bishop Makes Headlines for Hit & Run while Driving Drunk
Bishop Robert McManus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, was arrested on May 4, 2013, for a DUI and a hit-and-run. The other driver followed McManus and called the police to make sure that he was brought to justice. The Bishop stated that the incident was the result of drinking wine with dinner, […]
8 Critically Important Post Auto Accident Actions You Need to Know
Due to the nature of my occupation as a Rhode Island and Massachusetts auto accident attorney, I consistently help the victims of minor and severe auto accidents. Each accident is different, and so are the people involved. This is especially true in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which just happen to be two of the most […]
Personal Vehicle Towing Liability for RV’ers
As summertime approaches, campers, RV’s and travel trailers start to appear on highways once again. Drivers of towable travel trailers are not required to have a special license to tow or drive RV’s in most instances (see below for exemptions), however, this does not make them exempt from certain legal requirements designed to keep road […]
5 Reasons To Vacation In West Palm Beach FL
West Palm Beach, Florida is a top destination spot for visitors from around the world. Even Florida residents enjoy taking weekend trips to West Palm Beach because of its many contrasts. Located in an area referred to as the “Florida Treasure Coast,” you can enjoy a beautiful Atlantic beach, enjoy the charms of old Florida, […]
Bicycle Laws are a “Jumble” in Southern California!
Woodland Hills Personal Injury Attorney Barry P. Goldberg has analyzed the laws on sidewalk bicycle riding and advises his friends, family and clients to not ride on the sidewalks even if legal in certain places. Bicyclists are vulnerable to accident and injury even in the best of traffic circumstances. The injuries can be life changing […]
The 5 Most Common Motorcycle Accidents
Whether you’re a car driver, motorcyclist or even a scooter rider, knowing basic safety precautions of safe riding can save lives. Motorcyclists, as well as motorists, undergo considerable training, particularly in the UK – the motorbike tests are increasingly more difficult than the old days of riding round the block and being observed by the […]
Warning: RI has 8 of the 10 Most Dangerous Interchanges in New England
It is a fact that New England has some of the most dangerous roads in New England. Rhode Island in particular has never been known for its easily navigable roads – yet the GoLocal Pro News Team has uncovered some chilling new facts. In a recent compilation of the most dangerous New England interchanges, Rhode […]