If you or a loved one experienced childhood sexual abuse in Rhode Island, new legislation may create an important opportunity to bring a civil claim. Senate Bill 2616 provides that certain claims that would otherwise be time-barred shall be revived and must be commenced no later than June 30, 2028, and the act takes effect Read More
Finding Answers After the Brown University Shooting: Civil Justice Options for Victims and Families
The recent shooting at Brown University has left students, families, and friends struggling to make sense of something that feels impossible to understand. Many in the community are following the criminal investigation and the University’s promised safety review while still trying to attend classes, go to work, and care for loved ones in the midst Read More
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Rhode Island?
Understanding Rhode Island’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims If you’ve suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence in Rhode Island, time is of the essence. helps injured individuals understand their rights and deadlines. Rhode Island imposes a strict deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. Under Read More
Understanding the Personal Injury Claim Timeline in Rhode Island
How long does a personal injury case take? Each case is different, and there’s no universal answer. The personal injury legal process involves several phases, and the personal injury lawsuit timeline can take months or even years, depending on the details of your claim. Knowing the injury claim stages and the legal steps after injury Read More
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Rhode Island
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
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Rhode Island?
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
Can I Sue If I Develop Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Years Later?
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
Preparing For Your Personal Injury Mediation Process in Rhode Island
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
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
How Much Tax Is Paid on Lawsuit Settlements?
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