Monthly Archives: September 2021
Should You Accept The First Settlement Offer In Your Personal Injury Case In Rhode Island?
Statistically speaking, only up to 5% of personal injury cases in the United States go to trial. While the vast majority of personal injury cases are settled pre-trial, getting the compensation you deserve can be challenging. Insurance companies are usually not willing to make settlement offers that fairly account for the injured party’s injuries… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between Ordinary Negligence And Gross Negligence In Personal Injury Cases?
Rhode Island’s personal injury law recognizes two standards of negligence: ordinary and gross negligence. While ordinary negligence is the most common basis for personal injury claims in Rhode Island, gross negligence is also often encountered. When another person or entity is negligent or grossly negligent, and their negligence causes your injury, you have a… Read More »
11 Delayed Car Accident Injury Symptoms To Watch Out For
Anyone can get injured in a car accident in Rhode Island. While some people suffer severe and disabling injuries, others may walk away from a car crash completely unharmed… or so they think. Many victims of car accidents suffer delayed injuries because not all symptoms are immediately apparent. If not treated in a timely… Read More »
Does Rhode Island Law Cap Damages In Personal Injury Cases?
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligent conduct, you might be able to seek compensation for your financial losses and other damages. But can you recover the maximum amount, or does Rhode Island impose any damages caps? Many residents of Rhode Island do not know whether or not state law limits… Read More »
How To Prove Fault In A Failure To Yield Car Accident In Rhode Island?
All motorists are obligated to follow traffic rules when operating motor vehicles. One of the traffic rules that drivers must obey is yielding the right of way to others. When a driver’s failure to yield results in a car accident, the driver who did not obey traffic signals or road signs can be held… Read More »
