Rhode Island Personal Injury Blog

When you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you can pursue the compensation you deserve in a personal injury claim. Eventually, mediation for a personal injury claim may be a resource. It can be entered into voluntarily, or it may be court-ordered. During the mediation process, a neutral third party facilitates communication between the … READ MORE

Mediation is the process of settling a dispute with the guidance of an impartial third party. The parties can willingly engage in mediation or receive a court order to do so. Although court-ordered mediation is less frequent in personal injury cases, it can occur after filing the case but before the trial. Many attorneys and … READ MORE

After deposition in a personal injury case, both sides will have time to negotiate a mutually-agreeable settlement. The testimony taken in a deposition should prove that the party being sued was negligent and caused the plaintiff’s injury. Depositions are part of the “discovery” phase of a trial. A debriefing session with your attorneys after the … READ MORE

The objective of a deposition is to aid the “discovery” of evidence and information in a lawsuit. Attorneys from both sides review deposition testimony for credibility and consistency. Depositions can be seen as a practice run in preparation for court, and they can lay the foundation for recovering compensation in a later settlement or verdict. … READ MORE

If you were injured in an accident by a careless individual, your attorney may decide a personal injury lawsuit is the best path forward for seeking the compensation you deserve. However, the prospect of preparing for a trial can seem daunting. In many cases, the deposition process is the most nerve-wracking aspect for the plaintiff. … READ MORE

Filing a claim with an insurer after an accident isn’t always easy, which is why it’s a good idea to have an experienced personal injury lawyer working on your case. Several steps are involved in filing a claim and pursuing compensation, and one of the most crucial is drafting a demand letter. This letter is … READ MORE

Your lawyer has investigated your accident, found the responsible party, and successfully negotiated a settlement with the insurance defense team. What’s left to do? In today’s post, we’ll discuss what happens once someone reaches a personal injury settlement and how it is ultimately paid out to the injured party. Ways Personal Injury Settlements Can Be … READ MORE