Top-Rated Wakefield Personal Injury Lawyer
Have you been injured in an accident near Wakefield, RI? Was the accident caused by another person's negligence? If so, you may be entitled to compensation or a cash settlement. Going through the personal injury claims process can be complicated and time-consuming. That's why you need an experienced and reliable RI personal injury attorney to help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Don't let the insurance company pressure you into accepting a low settlement amount. Instead, contact a Wakefield personal injury lawyer. 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.
Wakefield, Rhode Island
As a village within South Kingstown, Wakefield serves as the commercial center for the region. This current-day tie to commerce hints at its historical significance as well. Located on the Saugatucket River and along the well-traveled Post Road, Wakefield historically had an advantage regarding trade. By the late 18th century, the town boasted a mill, tavern, and stagecoach stop. The textile mill would define much of Wakefield's growth over the years, and today the village is a site driven by seasonal tourism.
What Does a Wakefield
Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
- Negotiates on your behalf to maximize the amount of your settlement and ensures that the other party doesn't trick you into accepting a settlement that is lower than what you are entitled to.
- Represents you in court and goes to trial should the other side not want to play ball, and acts as the great equalizer to show the other side that you mean business and are prepared to fight.
- Ensures that at every step of the way, the court's rules are followed, evidence is submitted correctly and on time, and your rights are vigorously advanced.
Personal Injury Cases
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.
Premise Liability
An owner or operator of real property has the legal obligation to ensure that property is free from dangerous or unsafe conditions. If you were injured on someone else’s property due to negligence, you have a potential claim.
Dog Bites
You’ll likely not get anywhere dealing with anyone, including the insurance company, without a personal injury lawyer. Most dog bites appear as simple lacerations or abrasions of the skin. Some can be even more serious.
Slips and Falls
Serious injuries can occur from a slip and fall, and people who own or manage property that is open to the public have a responsibility to keep the area safe and free from danger. If you have been injured, you should talk to a lawyer now.
Medical Malpractice
While we’ve grown up trusting medical professionals to make the right decision when we count on them, that doesn’t happen every time. When a mistake does happen, you need someone you can turn to for immediate help.
Product Liability
Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers are required by law to ensure that the products that they make available are safe and free from defects that can cause harm. Plain and simple. If you have been injured, call now.
Worker’s Comp
If you have been injured at work, there is no reason you shouldn’t receive the benefits you deserve. It’s bad enough to receive an injury on the job. Unplanned medical expenses and bills just add insult to injury. Get a free consultation.
Nursing Home Abuse
There is nothing worse than finding out your loved one has suffered abuse at a nursing home or long-term care facility. Physical and emotional abuse — or even worse — can happen. Let me help you get justice.
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can occur in and out of nursing homes. The elderly are often targets of scams and can easily fall victim to abuse or neglect, especially if they are mobility-impaired or suffering from decreased cognitive function.
Intentional Acts
Intentional torts are often the result of a criminal act that has repercussions beyond criminal penalties. An intentional act that injures another person can also include civil damages, and as a victim, you have the right to sue.
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.
Experienced Wakefield
Personal Injury Lawyer
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 that one person has to maintain certain standards 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. Because that standard was not adhered to, another person was injured.
Gross negligence
Gross negligence is like negligence, only way worse. Rather than simply neglecting to maintain certain standards, someone guilty of gross negligence acted in a way that any reasonable person would know, or should have known, would be dangerous or unsafe.
An example of this is driving while under the influence.
Reckless Conduct and Intentional Misconduct
Reckless conduct and intentional misconduct fall into the bucket of negligence. The short answer is that if you can prove your injuries were a result of the other party's gross negligence, 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 obligation 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, resulting in another person being injured.
- Causation — The injury occurred directly from the other party, and it could not, and would not have, occurred in any other way.
- Damages — The plaintiff was harmed physically, financially, and/or emotionally because of the defendant's actions.
The two main ways that negligence is proven are through evidence and 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 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 or schedule a free case evaluation.
Types of Injuries
Personal injury mainly focuses on the 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
- Dog bite
- 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
Wakefield Personal Injury Lawyers Near You
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 INJURY LAWYER
Louis W. Grande is a top-rated, award-winning Wakefield 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.
Proudly Serving All of Rhode Island Since 1990
