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Rhode Island Personal Injury FAQs

• I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit against the party that caused my injury?
  In general, when a person is injured as a result of another person's negligence, the injured party may pursue a claim against the party or parties that caused the … more
• How do I decide if I need to hire an attorney?
  There are situations where an attorney is unnecessary, such as very small cases. Small claims court in Rhode Island will handle claims up to $1500. If your injury is … more
• How much will an attorney cost?
  Most attorneys who believe a case has merit will take the case without payment up front. They will take the case on a contingency basis, which means they will receive … more
• How long do I have to hire an attorney?
  The law requires that you file a lawsuit within a specified period of time depending on the nature of the claim and the entity that caused your injury. This is … more
• How will my claim be processed?
  Although most of us would prefer to avoid filing a lawsuit or going to court, it is sometimes necessary to pursue litigation to get full value for your claim. … more
• What damages can I recover?
  You are entitled to recover for any actual damages that were proximately caused by the wrongful conduct of the defendant. Actual damages refers to the amount of money … more
• How can I determine how much my claim is worth?
  Attorneys are prohibited from promising that they will obtain a certain amount of money for you. For purposes of settlement, a claim is valued upon an estimate of … more

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