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Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, LTD. named to 2024 Best Lawyers List

The attorneys at the are proud we have been recognized in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers. Inclusion in the Best Law Firms list is a great honor that is earned from hard work, going above and beyond for clients, and gaining the recognition of fellow law firms. Attorneys and firms are … READ MORE

Ronald J. Resmini and Adam Resmini Selected as 2023 Super Lawyer

proudly announces that our founding attorney, Ronald J. Resmini, has been named a Super Lawyer for the 13th consecutive year. Additionally, Adam J. Resmini was named Super Lawyer for 2023 and he was also named Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for 2022. The selection process for being included in either list involves lengthy peer and client … READ MORE

$800,000 Settlement for Woman Hurt at Applebee’s

NEW BEDFORD, Mass., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Attorneys, Ltd., are proud to announce their recent success on behalf of a client who suffered injury after slipping and falling on a wet floor at an Applebee’s restaurant in Massachusetts’ South Coast region. While the defense … READ MORE

What Car Accident Lawyers Do

Suffering injuries in a car accident is one of the most traumatic experiences many people undergo in their lifetimes. If you get hurt in an accident due to another party’s negligence, you could be eligible to file a claim against them seeking compensation for your losses. However, while you might be eager to save money … READ MORE

Why You Should Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident

If you got hurt in a minor car accident, you might wonder whether it’s worth talking to a lawyer. If so, you’re not alone. Many people assume that minor accidents don’t warrant legal action. However, if you were hurt in an accident someone else caused, you could be entitled to compensation, no matter how seemingly … READ MORE

How to Scare an Insurance Adjuster

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

What Happens When a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Insurance Limits?

If you got hurt in a Rhode Island automobile accident and your claim exceeds what the other driver’s insurance policy will cover, contact a lawyer from our firm to discuss your options. Depending on the circumstances, you could seek compensation from your own insurance policies or even a lawsuit. Although Rhode Island requires all drivers … READ MORE

How to Report a Car Accident to Insurance

If you got hurt in a car accident in Rhode Island, it’s important to understand the insurance claims process, which always starts with reporting the accident to the insurance companies. Working with a knowledgeable car accident attorney is the best way to ensure you follow every step of this process correctly and get just compensation … READ MORE

How Much Tax Is Paid on Lawsuit Settlements?

Civil lawsuits do not end in convictions or jail time for at-fault parties. Instead, when the court holds individuals or entities liable in civil lawsuits like 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, … READ MORE

When Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?

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

Written By: Ronald J. Resmini

Last Updated : Monday, August 21, 2023

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