Top-Rated Providence Car Accident Lawyer
Hurt in a car accident that wasn't your fault? You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Finding out costs you nothing, and there's no fee unless we win your case. Contact me today to talk about what happened.
Were you or a loved one injured in a Car Accident in Providence?
If you drive in Providence, you know the stretch where I-95, I-195, Route 146 and the 6-10 Connector all come together. It only takes one bad moment there to turn an ordinary commute into weeks of doctor visits, missed work and calls from an insurance adjuster who isn’t on your side.
Louis W. Grande has spent more than 30 years helping Providence drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians recover what they’re owed, and his office is right on Smith Street. The consultation is free, you can call or text anytime.
How a Providence
Car Accident Attorney Helps
- The insurance calls come to us. Once you hire Louis W. Grande Injury Lawyer, adjusters contact our office instead of you, so you don’t have to handle recorded statements or settlement offers on your own.
- We gather your medical records and bills. While you focus on treatment, we request records from every provider you see and keep track of your bills, so nothing is missing when it’s time to make your claim.
- We make the demand for you. When you’ve finished treatment, we put together your records, bills and lost wages and send a settlement demand to the insurance company, then negotiate for a fair payment.
Accident and Injury Cases We Handle
Personal Injury
Personal injury is what we do — and we do it well. For over 30 years Louis W. Grande has helped people get the compensation they deserve. No matter where you live in Rhode Island we can help you if you have been injured.
Car Accidents
An accident can happen in the blink of an eye. The most common car accidents involve rear-end collisions. If you were injured because of another driver not paying attention, you have a potential claim. Contact us today for help.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are serious and can often be fatal or lead to lifelong injuries. Louis W. Grande knows how common it is for a distracted driver to cause an accident in seconds. If you have been injured, give us a call now.
Truck Accidents
Trucks and semi trucks can leave a devastating impact because of the sheer size and weight of the vehicle. The aftermath of a truck accident can leave you seriously injured, which likely means big medical bills and loss of wages.
Pedestrian Accidents
In Rhode Island, one out of every five traffic fatalities happens to be a pedestrian being struck by a driver not paying attention. The crosswalk should be safe, but this is rarely the case in the world of distraction we live in today.
Wrongful Death
No amount of money can repair the loss of a loved one that died as a result of someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, there are times when a wrongful death cannot be punished criminally or the punishment is not enough.
Do You Have a Car Accident Case?
It’s the first question almost everyone asks when they call my office, and it’s the right one.
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you pick up the phone, but here’s how I look at every car accident case,
and what you can do right now to protect yours.
Negligence
Negligence is a legal concept that determines who is at fault in a personal injury lawsuit. Fault can be assigned either by the actions — or inaction — of the party responsible for the injuries.
“Duty of care” is another legal concept that is important to understand. In a nutshell, it is the responsibility one person has to maintain certain standards in order to avoid injuring another person.
So, when someone is said to have “breached their duty of care”, it simply means that under the circumstances surrounding the injury, the at-fault party had a reasonable expectation to adhere to a certain standard, and because that standard was not adhered to, another person was injured.
Gross negligence
Gross negligence is like negligence on steroids. Rather than simply neglecting to maintain certain standards, someone who is guilty of gross negligence acted in a way that any reasonable person would know, or should have known, would be dangerous or unsafe.
Reckless conduct and intentional misconduct
Reckless conduct and intentional misconduct fall into this bucket and the short answer is that if you can prove your injuries were a result of the gross negligence of the other party, you are likely entitled to punitive damages — meaning your claim will be higher.
How do you prove negligence?
There are four main elements that you need to prove in order to move forward with a valid claim.
- Duty of care — The other party had a legal duty to act in a reasonable manner or to take reasonable steps to prevent harm to another person.
- Breach — The other party breached their duty of care because of their actions or inaction and this resulted in another person being injured.
- Causation — The injury occurred as a direct result of the other party and the injury could not, and would have not, occurred in any other way.
- Damages — The plaintiff was harmed physically, financially, and/or emotionally because of the actions of the defendant.
The two main ways that negligence is proven is through evidence and through testimony. Testimony is the recounting of facts from the defendant or witnesses, which can be obtained through witness affidavits and depositions of the defendant(s). Evidence can be obtained through medical and police reports, and any other items that aid in proving up your case. Obtaining all of the evidence you can is a critical first step in filing a personal injury claim.
If you are unsure of what steps to take, please give me a call now or schedule a free case evaluation.
Types of Injuries
Personal injury mainly focuses on injury of the body. Emotional or psychological injury can
be elements or the focus of a personal injury case, but overwhelmingly most cases are
brought for physical injury. If you have been injured, Louis W. Grande can help.
- Whiplash & neck injuries
- Organ failure
- Back injury
- Infection
- Polytrauma
- Herniated discs
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Knee injuries
- Slip & fall
- Visual impairment
- Amputation(s)
- Severed limbs
- Traumatic brain injury
- Severe lacerations
- Abdominal injuries
- Skull fractures
- Internal Injury
- Eye Injury
- Hip Injury
- Soft Tissue Injury
- Uber Accident
- Bicycle Accident
Car Accident Lawyer Near You
No Win, No Fee — If You Have Been Injured, Get Help Now.
As a Providence personal injury lawyer who has helped hundreds of clients across the State of Rhode Island over the last 30 years, I’ve seen it all.
I’ve seen people try to abuse the system and I’ve seen people with real injuries suffer because they didn’t have the right legal help when dealing with the insurance company or claims adjuster.
In the end, it’s all about liability — whoever is responsible for your injury is liable for any damages you sustain as a result of their negligence.
If you have been injured, you have a right to fair compensation for any and all damages that were a result of your injury.
In a perfect world, after an injury the other party would have insurance and the insurance company would make you whole again.
Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works.
The moment you are injured the other party will typically do all they can to release liability and settle the matter quickly, often for a value far below what you are actually entitled to.
It’s very common for people to see a big number on a check when times are tough and settle without first talking to a lawyer. This is a big mistake. Once you add up lost wages, medical costs, and any other related expenses, that number the other party threw your way might not look so good anymore.
Sometimes, just the simple act of having a lawyer helps level the playing field and makes sure everyone plays fair.
Louis is an amazing attorney! He fights hard to get you what you deserve and he doesn’t give in. You couldn’t ask for a better lawyer to represent your interests and I can’t recommend him enough!
– Steve H.
AWARD WINNING PROVIDENCE PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
Louis W. Grande is a top-rated, award-winning Providence personal injury lawyer that has helped clients throughout the state of Rhode Island for the last 30+ years recover millions in compensation for personal injury claims. Call today for a free case evaluation.
What our Clients Say
Louis Grande is an amazing lawyer. He is very professional and kind! From beginning to end I knew I was in good hands. He fights for your best interests and to get you what you deserve. Not only this but the staff is also very kind and professional! Louis Grande and the staff helped me out so much and were very flexible with visits and constantly gave me updates. Great experience overall and would recommend Louis Grande to anyone!
Had a great experience with Louis Grande as a lawyer. I had an accident back in January and he did his best to help me and my mom with the case. I can’t thank him and his secretaries enough for this amazing experience. I recommend him to anyone who has a car accident, go to Louis Grande without a doubt. He makes this difficult process be so simple.
Nicest guy ever loved working with him through the whole case. He really cares about his clients and takes really good care of their needs. Got more then expected thanks to his hard work and dedication to his clients. Really appreciate him for doing all he’s done for me and my family. Can’t go wrong with this guy trust me.
If you have been hurt, injured no matter how small you think your case is look no further! I had a small injury that I wasn’t even sure was worth anyones time. From the first moment I called Attorney Grandes office his staff was beyond kind and and very professional. Attorney Grande got money for my case and I was shocked how fast it was. It was like getting water from a rock and he made it happen. He’s also very kind and honest! I can’t say enough about this law firm, I’ll be recommending all my friends and family!
Louis was very good to me throughout the whole process, very transparent and very honest, he was there for me for any question I had. This was my very first injury case and it went nothing but flawlessly and very simple, I got compensated very very handsomely and trust me when I say you should definitely trust Louis with your case hell take good care of you!
If you want an attorney’s office who answers calls diligently than look no further. I had an amazing experience with Louis Grande. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and honest. He worked extremely fast beyond my expectations to get my case filed. I would highly recommend him to anyone who may need an amazing lawyer. Thank you again Louis.
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