Personal Injury Archives

Were you recently in an accident in Rhode Island that you worry was partially your fault? If so, you might be wondering about whether you will be able to recover compensation from the other party. Rhode Island follows a system called comparative negligence, which means, depending on the circumstances, you could still be entitled to … READ MORE

Losing a family member in Rhode Island due to someone else’s action is a tragedy. While no amount of money will ease this loss, holding a wrongdoer accountable for a fatal accident can provide a sense of justice and closure. A wrongful death lawsuit can help you recover compensation for your family member’s death and … READ MORE

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have serious, long-lasting effects on the brain. Sometimes, these effects don’t show up right away. Instead, you may experience traumatic brain injury symptoms years later. These delayed symptoms can be frustrating and disruptive, particularly when they start to interfere with your daily life. It raises the question: Can someone sue … READ MORE

Suffering an injury in an accident can happen at any time to anyone. When the injury occurs due to another party’s negligence, you have a right to file a lawsuit for losses such as hospital expenses, lost income, and the pain and suffering the accident has caused you. While many accident claims end with a … READ MORE

Insurance adjusters are insurance company employees whose job is to determine the outcome of personal injury and property damage claims. While many insurance adjusters thoroughly review each case and arrive at a fair conclusion, others employ unethical tactics. To protect yourself from these bad-faith methods, you should behave in a way that scares your insurance … READ MORE

When the court holds individuals or entities liable in personal injury lawsuits, those liable parties must pay money to injured parties. Since that money covers losses and damages, it is not considered income and is mainly not taxable. There are exceptions, however – for example, money for punitive damages. If you have been injured by … READ MORE

Mediation is a popular form of alternative dispute resolution. Many parties and judges like mediation because it can resolve cases without the need for a trial. As a result, it can save the parties time and money. However, mediation may not be appropriate for all cases. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process where … READ MORE

Mediation is a method of negotiating your case with the help of a neutral third party, known as a mediator. The mediator facilitates communications between you and the other parties. However, the mediator cannot make decisions in your case. If you cannot reach a mutually agreed-upon settlement, you may choose to proceed to trial. Whatever … READ MORE

Mediation often occurs after settlement negotiations with an insurance company fail. It takes place before your lawsuit goes to trial. Mediation is often your final chance to reach a settlement agreement before a court decides the outcome of your case. How long the mediation process takes depends on several factors, discussed below. What Is Mediation? … READ MORE

Mediation can be helpful in resolving legal disputes. It is not legally binding unless the parties enter a settlement agreement, also sometimes referred to as a mediation agreement. Mediation can also be legally binding if it is court-ordered. However, that is rare in personal injury cases. What Is Mediation Parties use mediation as an alternative … READ MORE