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There are four general types of slip and fall accidents
Trip-and-fall accidents, where there is a foreign object in the walking path. Stump-and-fall accidents, where there is an impediment in the walking surface. Step-and-fall accidents, where there is an unexpected failure or hole in the walking surface Slip-and-fall accidents, in which the interface of the shoe and the floor fails Both the property owner as well as the injured person can be held to varying degrees of responsibility for an injury.

 


Personal Injuries can happen to you at any time and any place in Rhode Island. You could be at work, at home, or even out shopping. There is no telling where or how a personal injury may occur, or who may be at fault. To locate personal injury lawyers nationwide click here. That is why you need a Personal Injury Lawyer to assess any personal injury you may obtain as a result of your day-to-day activities.

 
Traffic Fatalities in Rhode Island    
 
 
2003 Traffic Fatalities   2004 Percent of Safety Belt Use   2003 Pedestrian Fatalities   2001 Boating Fatalities  
104   76   13   3  
 

A personal injury can be simply explained as any circumstance or situation wherein you feel a physical and/or mental injury has occurred. Hundred of thousands of individuals in the United States are personally injured and have a right to file a claim against the individual, party, or company that is liable for the personal injury.

How our Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyers can help you:

 
Rhode Island Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Rhode Island man awarded $3,170,000 in U-Haul truck accident (6/23/1998)
Truck accident - Joseph J. Fratus was hit by a U-Haul truck while directing traffic on June 5, 1885 rending him a paraplegic. Jury verdict for plaintiff for $3,170,000.00.
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Lawyers and Attorneys in Rhode Island specializing in Personal Injury lawsuits are a special breed of lawyer with a passion for defending those who have suffered injuries as a result of the negligence or carelessness of others, including individuals, parties, or entities such as companies.

Lawyers will also:

  • Assist you in fighting against large corporations if they are at fault for your injuries
  • File any suits, claims, and motions relating to your personal injury or any violations thereof
  • Assess the damages incurred and give you an estimate so you can file for the maximum compensation
  • Appear in court for you so you can focus on recovery from your personal injury

Here are several examples of cases in which a personal injury lawyer in Rhode Island can help you in getting immediate money compensation:

  • Workplace Accidents
  • Head, Back, Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Defamation
  • Animal Bites
  • Auto Accidents
  • Car Crashes
  • Denied Insurance Claim

You should contact a lawyer even if you have just a small concern. Our personal injury lawyers will answer your questions regarding your potential settlement. You need to file your personal claim, whether large or small, and see what your legal rights are immediately.

Contact a personal injury attorney in Rhode Island now!

Get legal help for your injuries by hiring a lawyer in Rhode Island that you are sure will handle the case with respect to you and the legal profession. Hire a personal injury lawyer that has experience in your claim area.


 
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A bomb ripped through a women's clinic in Birmingham Alabama killing an off-duty police officer and injuring a nurse. Authorities have not yet made an arrest in the case. It's the first time in more than a year that clinic violence had led to injury or death.
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Latest news about injury cases in Rhode Island and nationwide:

The Future of Spinal Cord Research
Fueled by significant federal and private funding, the past decade of spinal cord injury research has produced a wealth of discoveries that are mak...
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Settlement of personal injury lawsuit announced
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director John Browne today announced an "agreement in principle" on settlement terms in a personal injury lawsuit. T...
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Thompson: City Paid $525 Million In Claims In FY 2002
New York City paid out $525 million in settlements and judgments from claims for personal injury, property damage and contract disputes in fiscal y...
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Injury Terms

 


Today's Terms

Burden of proof

Definition:
A party's job of convincing the decisionmaker in a trial that the party's version of the facts is true. In a civil trial, it means that the plaintiff must convince the judge or jury "by a preponderance of the evidence" that the plaintiff's version is true -- that is, over 50% of the believable evidence is in the plaintiff's favor.

Medical Malpractice

Definition:
Medical malpractice is the failure of medical professionals to provide adequate treatment resulting in a personal injury or substantial loss of income.

Loss of Consortium

Definition:
When a person is injured, that person's spouse may also have a valid claim for Loss of Consortium. Loss of consortium represent many things, including the spouse's loss of the injured person's assistance in caring for the family home and children, as well as the additional stress and strain placed upon the marital relationship by the physical injuries that were suffered.

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Personal Injury Resources

 


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Personal Injury Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Personal Injury:

  • Workplace Accidents
  • Head, Back, Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Defamation
  • Animal Bites

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Rhode Island Personal-Injury Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Personal-Injury attorney you should contact our Personal-Injury Personal Injury Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Central Falls
  • Coventry
  • Cranston
  • Cumberland
  • East Greenwich
  • East Providence
  • Johnston
  • Lincoln
  • Middletown
  • Narragansett
  • Newport
  • North Kingstown
  • North Providence
  • Pawtucket
  • Portsmouth
  • Providence
  • Riverside
  • Tiverton
  • Wakefield
  • Warwick
  • West Warwick
  • Westerly
  • Woonsocket
 


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