Halloween Can Be a Scary Night For Pedestrians – Follow These Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
Halloween is just around the corner and parents are enthusiastically picking out costumes for their children and making trick-or-treat...
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Ann Sheeley
- Jul 5, 2019
As The Popularity of Bicycling Grows, So Does the Risk of Serious or Fatal Accidents
As the popularity of bike riding continues to grow, so does the number of accidents involving pedestrians, other bikes, or vehicles.
Ann Sheeley
- May 24, 2019
Memorial Day Weekend is the Most Dangerous Weekend – Tips to Keep You Safe
Memorial Day weekend is among our most favorite holidays, as it marks the unofficial start of summer. For most southern New Englanders,...
Ann Sheeley
- May 13, 2019
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness – Tips for Sharing the Road & Keeping Everyone Safe
As the weather warms up, you will notice the massive amount of motorcycles cruising the streets. Bikes can be a lot of fun but there are...
Ann Sheeley
- Apr 22, 2019
It's National Distracted Driving Month - Myths vs. Facts to Help You Stay Safe ALL YEAR LONG
Despite the Hands-Free Driving Law that was passed in June of 2018, you likely still encounter people with one hand on the wheel and the...
Ann Sheeley
- Mar 27, 2019
Spring Has Arrived and That Means Personal Injuries Will Be On The Rise – Tips to Keep You Safe
Spring has finally arrived and warm weather is just around the corner. Despite all of our excitement, our inherent desire to have fun and...
Ann Sheeley
- Mar 13, 2019
Alarming Statistics about St. Patrick’s Day and Drinking
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday where everyone seems to be Irish. This year, it falls on a Sunday with the infamous Newport St. Patrick’s...
Ann Sheeley
- Feb 21, 2019
Warning to Rhode Islanders About the Issues Surrounding Medical Transportation Management’s Non-Em
Sheeley Law has received numerous calls from concerned residents about the issues surrounding Medical Transportation Management (or...
Ann Sheeley
- Feb 13, 2019
With Over 500 Personal Injury Attorneys in RI, How Do You Choose the Right One For You?
In the days following an auto accident, you will face many important decisions that have long-term effects. Finding the "right" Rhode...
Ann Sheeley
- Jan 21, 2019
How Social Media Can Harm Your Accident Case
Social media is a powerful, influential technology that is pervasive in this day and age. What is the first thing that you do when...
Ann Sheeley
- Dec 28, 2018
Common New Year's Injuries & Tips On How To Stay Safe
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is a time of great celebration. As we approach one of the busiest nights of the year, Sheeley Law wants...
Ann Sheeley
- Dec 12, 2018
What You Need to Know About Slip & Fall Accidents This Winter
As temperatures continue to plunge, sleet, snow, ice and black ice create a nasty recipe for slip and fall accidents. In a perfect world,...
Ann Sheeley
- Nov 19, 2018
Holiday Travel: What To Do If You Are In An Accident in Another State or with an Out-of-State Drive
The holidays are upon us, and for many people that means festive gatherings with family and friends, near and far. Thanksgiving and...
Ann Sheeley
- Oct 19, 2018
Do You Know Your Rights If You Are Stopped By The Police?
Police encounters of all kinds can evoke fear and anxiety, regardless of whether or not you’ve done anything illegal. As a Rhode Island...
Ann Sheeley
- Sep 17, 2018
Should You Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer and/or Blood Test If You Are Suspected of DUI/OUI?
As a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney that has represented hundreds of clients in DUI/OUI cases over the past 25 years, I am...
Ann Sheeley
- Aug 23, 2018
What Should You Do If You Are a Victim of a Hit & Run Accident?
It happens more often than you think – you are driving along, paying attention to the road when another driver cuts you off, slamming...
Ann Sheeley
- Jul 26, 2018
What To Do If You Are Involved in a Pedestrian Accident
People from all over the world flock to Rhode Island in the summer months. In fact, some cities and towns like Newport, Rhode Island,...
Ann Sheeley
- Jun 14, 2018
SUMMER RIDING: TOP MOTORCYCLE MYTHS & TIPS
As the weather warms up, you will certainly notice more motorcycles out on the road. Bikes can be a lot of fun but there are also...
Ann Sheeley
- May 28, 2018
Drivers Beware! RI’s New “Hands Free” Law Goes Into Effect on June 1
Rhode Island has joined 16 U.S. states in passing the “Hands Free” law. Beginning June 1st, it will be illegal for Rhode Islanders to...
Ann Sheeley
- May 16, 2018
Record Expungement & Why It’s So Important If You’ve Ever Been Arrested
Did you know your previous arrests are on your public record and easily accessible by current and future employers, landlords, banks and...
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