"Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me"
Looking for a personal injury lawyer in Rhode Island? If you have been injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation or a cash settlement. There is no cost to determine if you are eligible and it costs you nothing to file your personal injury lawsuit. Contact me today to learn how.
Providence, RI
An injury can happen anywhere and if you were injured in Providence, you know who to call to get the compensation you deserve. With over 30 years experience, Louis W. Grande is who you want on your side.
Cranston, RI
Being the third largest city in the state, Cranston is home to over 80,000 people. Just like anywhere else, auto accidents and other injuries do occur. When they do, you need a personal injury lawyer you can trust.
Woonsocket, RI
From auto accidents to slip and falls to being hurt on the job, injuries are common. But what adds insult to injury is when you are the one left responsible for the medical bills because of someone else’s negligence.
Central Falls, RI
No one ever expects to be injured, and what’s worse is sometimes you can be injured and not realize how serious until way later. This is why it is important to see a doctor and speak with an injury lawyer if you were hurt.
Smithfield, RI
Rhode Island has specific statutes of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit. These deadlines vary by the type of injury. It’s very important to understand how these statutes will impact your claim.
Richmond, RI
If you have been seriously injured, you’re likely out of work and dealing with the added expense of medical bills. A serious injury can impact you for the rest of your life. Don’t agree to anything before talking to a lawyer.
Narragansett, RI
Louis W. Grande is dedicated to helping you through this tough time and getting the compensation you deserve for your injury. Don’t waste time trying to deal with the insurance company on your own.
East Greenwich, RI
Car accidents are probably one of the most common causes of serious injury and the main insurance claims that most personal injury lawyers see. Don't let the insurance company pressure you into settling.
Warwick, RI
A personal injury lawyer’s job is to get you the highest possible award or settlement for your injury. Most claims can be resolved without a lengthy court process when you have a lawyer, especially if you have a strong case.
Pawtucket, RI
Are you looking for a personal injury lawyer near you? Louis W. Grande helps clients throughout the State of Rhode Island. No matter where you were injured, Lou can help.Schedule a free consultation today.
Newport, RI
Have you been injured on the job? Were you hit in a crosswalk by a distracted driver? Were you seriously assaulted by someone? Injuries come in many forms, but so does justice. If you want help, call now to start your claim.
Westerly, RI
A personal injury lawyer advocates on your behalf to make sure that you are made whole after an injury. The only way to get justice is to have someone on your side that understands how personal injury law works.
Wakefield, RI
Dealing with an insurance company can be an exercise in more than patience — it can be downright infuriating dealing with a company trying to offer peanuts when you are injured and in need of help.
Middletown, RI
“No win no fee” is a common term you hear thrown around in personal injury. What it means is that your lawyer will ONLY get paid if they are successful with your claim. If you don’t win, you don’t pay. Simple as that.
Providence Personal Injury Lawyer
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.
Serving Entire State of Rhode Island
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.
Over 30+ Years Experience
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.