Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Weather-Related Car Accidents: A Deadly Force on US Roadways

Weather-related car accidents have the potential to be much more severe than regular accidents. In this article, Providence car accident lawyer Louis W. Grande discusses the best way to approach this unique situation should you ever face it. Learning From the Massive Virginia Pile-up  On Dec. 22, 2019, almost 70 passenger vehicles piled into each other in the type of car accident most people would only expect to see in action films or apocalyptic genres. Vehicles were stacked side by … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

Personal Injury

Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande on Medical Lawsuits and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Providence Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande discusses civil liability, medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis, and other Coronavirus lawsuits and legal issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The world is a different place than it was a few months ago. The Coronavirus pandemic has ground daily life to a halt, caused a global recession and has left millions of Americans without work. Small businesses across the nation are scrambling to stay alive and more than 14,000 people in the United … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

Personal Injury

What You Need to Know About Slip and Falls in Grocery Stores

Slip and falls in grocery stores can lead to serious injury. Most people make their weekly or bi-weekly shopping trip to pick up fresh produce, dairy products, meat, and other items to feed their families, never thinking they could become the victim of personal injury. Unfortunately, regular shopping trips can prove anything but safe. Untrained or overworked employees or a busy store can lead to unsafe conditions that are not dealt with in a timely manner. If you have been … Read More

By grandelaw, 3 years ago

Personal Injury

What Is Personal Injury Law?

Personal injury law is a body of law formed around past decisions made by judges which are the basis of “common law” — otherwise known as case law or binding precedent. Its purpose is to allow a legal means for one who is injured to seek damages against those responsible. Despite attorneys frequently advertising in a specific area of law, there’s a sense in which all lawyers are the same. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are earned in specific fields, like … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

How to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Providence, Rhode Island in 5 Steps

Injured in Rhode Island? Whether it happened in Providence or Westerly (or anywhere in between), finding the best personal injury lawyer is crucial. If you have been injured and you’re dealing with an insurance company, claims adjuster or someone else from the other side, it’s probably pretty obvious that finding the best personal injury lawyer is a critical next step. The right personal injury lawyer will help you navigate this trying time and make sure you are compensated fairly. The … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

Car Accident Injury Claim: Settle or Sue? What Should I Do?

If you want to win your car accident injury claim, there are some immediate steps to take after the accident. The real question is: should you settle or sue? If you don’t know what to do, read on. A car accident can be a devastating event with lasting consequences that causes disruption far beyond physical pain. The financial toll can be just as agonizing as the injury itself. Loss of wages, medical bills, and other costs can mount quickly when … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident Injury in Rhode Island

Providence Personal Injury Lawyer Louis W. Grande on dealing with insurance companies after a bicycle accident injury. Trying to do the right thing is an admirable trait, and bicyclists try every day to benefit the environment and stay in shape. What they gain in a lower carbon footprint and better health, however, they trade with the dangers associated with being surrounded by vehicles. Like a goldfish in an ocean, bicyclists have to stay constantly alert to the drivers and conditions … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

Lawyers Handling Rhode Island Lyft Accidents

Ridesharing mobile applications such as Uber and Lyft have changed the manner in which individuals travel. These companies have revolutionized the public transportation industry, with many people in urban areas using their own vehicles less and less or even getting rid of their vehicles entirely in favor of ridesharing. However, even though Lyft employees drive professionally, they are still human and can still cause accidents. Even when the driver is careful and cautious, a Lyft ride can still become involved … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

Common Surgical Errors in Rhode Island

Finding a good doctor that you can trust is hard. One can spend months trying out specialists before one finds the perfect fit. This process is even more important once a patient realizes that they need to surgery. A trustworthy surgeon is absolutely necessary, but even the best in their profession make mistakes. Whether by incompetence or by mere oversight, there are several different mistakes that a surgeon can make when they are holding the knife. Even in the most … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago

Personal Injury

Texting and Driving Accidents in Rhode Island

When it comes to using mobile devices while driving, Rhode Island has some of the strictest laws in the country. Visitors to the state may be caught off guard by the restriction placed on drivers. But the rules are in place for a reason. Drivers who use cell phones while operating a vehicle are dramatically more likely to cause serious accidents with devastating consequences. One study found that as many as 10,000 injury accidents are caused every year as a … Read More

By grandelaw, 4 years ago