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I was involved in an accident in Rhode Island, but I am from California. My vehicle and the other party's vehicle were towed. At the scene, the other party stated he didn't need medical attention and seemed fine. I was at a stop sign and, after looking both ways, proceeded into the... View More 
answered on Apr 21, 2025
I'm sorry about your accident. Although a Rhode Island attorney could advise best, as a general note, it sounds like you're handling things the right way. Leave it to the attorneys assigned to your claim by your insurance carrier to communicate with the attorney for the other side. If the... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
A Rhode Island attorney could best advise, but your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, as a general premise, if you are talking about a purely civil matter, that distinction could be one that the insurance carrier and the claimant, or their... View More
answered on May 14, 2014
Assuming you mean "as a Dependant for Income tax purposes"... generally: "No,unless there is an agreement to the contrary entered with the court"
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