Rhode Island Car Accident Attorney

A Car Accident Attorney From One of Our Co-Counsels Can Help You Identify Your Recoverable Damages

The damages you may qualify to recover depend on the case’s specific facts, including the severity of the injuries and related financial losses. Your attorney can help you seek and secure a payout through negotiations or a lawsuit.

Some types of recoverable damages available in your case could include:

Economic Damages

• Medical expenses, current and future
• Lost income
• Diminished earning ability
• Property damage repair or replacement

Non-Economic Damages

• Pain and suffering
• Diminished quality of life
• Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD

Wrongful Death Damages

RI Gen L § 10-7-1 sets the parameters for wrongful death actions in Rhode Island. This law allows for the recovery of damages that could include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of services
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering
• Medical expenses related to the final accident and injury

Our Firm Connects Car Accident Victims With Our RI Law Firm Partners

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we work with law firm partners to help the injured get justice. We have a 20+ year history of getting results. We are a widely recognized, award-winning law firm. We have strategic partnerships with other large, successful firms nationwide to ensure all injury victims can access legal representation and advocacy.

We know that crash victims are often frustrated, scared, and angry after an accident. Knowing how to navigate the claims process and hold the at-fault driver accountable is not easy. Our co-counsels will always treat you with empathy and respect. They will also represent you based on contingency. You will never need to pay upfront fees. This allows you to afford an attorney even when unsure of your financial future.

You do not have to fight for justice after a car accident alone. Working with a car accident lawyer could help you recover the money you may qualify to receive and hold the at-fault driver accountable. Contact us today to learn more during a free consultation.

Our Co-Counsel Understands How Negligent Drivers Cause Car Accidents

As car accident lawyers, our co-counsels in Rhode Island know how careless drivers can cause injury accidents. They understand the role of violating traffic laws and failing to exercise proper caution in causing crashes.

Some ways negligent drivers cause collisions include:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Tailgating
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Drunk or drug-impaired driving
• Failure to yield
• Running traffic signs or signals

When a driver causes a collision, Rhode Island law allows victims to hold the at-fault driver legally responsible for their actions. Under RI Gen L § 9-20-4, victims can still recover compensation even if they are partially at fault. However, the amount they can recover will decrease by the percentage of fault assigned to them.

Medical Care Is an Essential Part of Recovery After a Car Accident

When a crash occurs, victims often have injuries that require immediate assessment and care. Some common car accident injuries could include:

• Whiplash
• Bone fractures
• Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Internal injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Cuts, bruises, and abrasions

The severity of the injury will determine the type of care and facility where the victim receives treatment. Some possibilities include:

• Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is the state’s only Level I Trauma Center for severe injuries.
• Other hospital emergency departments can provide care for broken bones and other minor or moderate injuries.
• Urgent care centers provide quick treatment for minor injuries.

Rhode Island also has several specialized rehabilitation centers that offer inpatient physical therapy and other rehab therapies.

How a Rhode Island Collision Attorney Builds a Strong Case for Compensation

When you hire a car accident attorney from one of our law firm partners to manage your case, you can trust them to develop strong support for your financial recovery. This requires them to take steps to identify, preserve, and analyze evidence that shows:

• What happened
• The role each party played
• The potentially liable parties
• The recoverable damages incurred

Some of the evidence that is commonly used to support a claim or lawsuit includes:

• Official reports documenting the accident, including the police report, statements from drivers and witnesses, and details of any citations issued
• Testimonies from people who saw the accident or can provide information about the circumstances that led to it
• Documentation of the injuries suffered in the accident, including diagnoses, treatments, and any ongoing medical care required
• Photographs or footage from the accident scene
• Accident scene reconstruction, including expert analysis
• Surveillance video from nearby traffic cameras that captured the accident

Once they develop a convincing case with strong evidence, they often present their argument and demand that the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier pay fair compensation. This could lead to settlement negotiations and an agreement. However, lawsuits are sometimes needed to compel the insurer to take the case seriously.

When the insurance company refuses to pay appropriately based on the evidence and strength of the case against their policyholder, taking the case to trial might be the only way to recover fair compensation. If this is necessary in your case, your lawyer will manage the process and ensure you know what to expect.

When Should I Talk to a Rhode Island Car Accident Attorney About My Case?

We recommend talking to our team as soon as possible after your accident. We can assess your legal options and connect you with a law firm partner near you who will handle your case. There are several benefits of getting started early, including:

• They will manage all communication about the case, including with the insurance companies.
• They will identify and preserve evidence so it is not lost.
• They will protect your rights.
• They will ensure you meet all applicable deadlines.

The deadlines in these cases are generally three years from the accident date for injuries under RI Gen. Laws § 9-1-14 and three years from the date of death in a wrongful death case under RI Gen. Laws § 10-7-2.

Most importantly, having an attorney on your side will provide peace of mind while you focus on your injuries and treatment. You can heal without having to consider your legal case or how you will pay for your care.