Rhode Island Personal Injury Blog

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

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