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Personal Injury

Slip and Fall Settlements Without Surgery

When you think of personal injury, you think big—car accidents, work injuries, and medical malpractice lawsuits. You certainly don’t think about slip and fall accidents, and if you do, you’re probably rolling your eyes like, Yeah, right, scam alert. The truth is you never think an accident like this could happen to you—until it does. Now, you’re face down on the ground, hurting and helpless. Your accident didn’t require surgery, yet here you are in the hospital bed thinking: How … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Who Pays for an Injury at a Work Christmas Party?

Whatever happened to not mixing business with pleasure? Two drinks in, and Taylor from Accounting is giving you that look. Until this moment, you didn’t even know they had legs. On a regular workday, they’d be tethered to a desk. This is the first actual work function since the pandemic, and people are bent on having fun… maybe a little too much fun. You took the words “open bar” as a kind gesture, while others took it as a personal … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

My Car Was Hit, and Their Insurance Won’t Pay

You were in a car accident. Thankfully, you are alive. Still, your life has been drastically changed by another driver’s carelessness. You’re hurting physically, emotionally, and financially as you navigate car repairs, miss time from work, and watch your costs increase, all while recovering from your injuries. In most cases, your losses are covered by the at-fault party’s liability insurance. But what should you do if the insurance provider rejects you? The short answer: hire a personal injury attorney to help file … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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Pain and Suffering Settlement Examples

Have you been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence? Rhode Island personal injury law mandates that the party at fault for an accident compensate any accident victims for their losses – or “damages.” Pain and suffering settlements are difficult to prove. A Providence personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the complex waters of Rhode Island personal injury and get you the best possible compensation for pain and suffering damages. Economic Damages vs. Non-Economic Damages First, it’s important … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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Compensatory Vs. Punitive Damages: Understanding the Differences

Victims of an accident are usually provided a monetary award as compensation for their losses. Damages typically cover financial losses, such as wages or medical bills, but they can also compensate for emotional trauma or other forms of suffering. There are two common types of damages: compensatory and punitive. While both types of damages can be awarded to the plaintiff, they cover different losses and serve different purposes. Personal injury settlements often depend heavily on the damages available, so knowing … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Providence? Four Considerations

After a car crash, you have a lot on your mind. You need to call your boss, schedule follow-up appointments with doctors, and contact your own insurance company, all while recovering from your injuries. You don’t even consider calling an auto accident lawyer until your relatives mention it. At first, you may be skeptical about how a car accident lawyer can help–you think you can handle the claim independently. While hiring a lawyer is not required, there are several ways … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

What Should I Do To Maximize My Car Accident Settlement in Providence?

Personal Injury

How Do I Maximize My Car Accident Settlement in Providence?

Hurt in an auto accident in the Providence, Rhode Island area? Serious injuries from car accidents can be devastating and the costly damages can be overwhelming. Your car needs costly repairs, medical bills are starting to pile up, and you’re probably dealing with lost wages if your injuries prohibit you from working. If your car crash was due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be made whole again, and the at-fault party is obligated to pay up. However, people … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Hit By An Uninsured Driver? Here's What to Do

Personal Injury

The Insurance Company Wants A Statement – What Should I Say?

If you have found yourself in an accident, the insurance company likely wants a recorded statement. Insurance companies use a recorded statement for an insurance claim to better comprehend what transpired in the accident and figure out the amount of coverage required. h. Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company without first talking to a personal injury car accident lawyer. You need to be very careful when giving this statement. If you are not careful, the statement … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Hit By An Uninsured Driver in Rhode Island? Here’s What to Do

As a Rhode Island Personal Injury Law Firm, we always hear devastating news and are asked fearful questions by clients who were injured by an uninsured party: What can I do if I was hit by an uninsured driver? I was just injured in a major motor vehicle accident, and now I am hospitalized, but the at-fault party was uninsured! Should I hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer after a collision with an uninsured driver? While each of these questions … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

Personal Injury

Calculating Pain and Suffering In An Injury Case

If you are involved in an accident in Rhode Island and experience pain and suffering. As a result, you could be entitled to receive monetary damages. Victims of a personal injury case, whether it is from a car accident, motorcycle accident, catastrophic injury, or a slip and fall, may have to deal with an insurance company or file a personal injury civil lawsuit to be compensated for the actions of a negligent party. To find out what your rights are … Read More

By grandelaw, 2 years ago

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