Auto Accident Lawyers in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the behavior of other drivers and other circumstances can make driving daunting. In Southern New England and elsewhere, auto accidents are ordinarily the result of someone’s “negligence” (when someone does something they should not, like drive too fast, drive while intoxicated or run a red light), or someone’s failure to do something they had a legal duty to do (such as pay attention while driving). Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents can be a result of distracted driving (texting or cell phone use while driving), drunk drivers (driving while intoxicated, or DUI), inexperienced or impaired drivers, driving on icy or wet roads, road hazards (potholes, animals or other things that should not be in the roadways), hit and run drivers, road rage or any number of other circumstances. An auto accident can cause tremendous physical injuries and disruption of an individual’s life. Through the years Marasco & Nesselbush attorneys have fought for justice for injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. In RI and MA, Marasco & Nesselbush is a leader in personal injury law.

Our lawyers take pride in advocating for those injured in automobile accidents and we ensure that our clients are well compensated. Please click here to see a representative sample of auto accident verdicts, settlements and awards obtained for clients by members of our firm. Please fill out a contact form or call us at (401) 274-7400 for more information or a free legal consultation about a car, truck or cycle accident.

If you have been a victim of an auto accident in RI, MA, or CT, call Marasco & Nesselbush as soon as possible after the accident to make sure that you are properly represented. Generally, after an automobile accident, an individual is entitled to recover for damages to his or her automobile, as well as:

• Medical expenses (regardless of whether your own health insurer has paid your medical bills);
• Lost wages/ earnings capacity (regardless of whether your employer continues to pay you wages);
• Loss of homemaker services;
• Loss of consortium;
• Loss of society and companionship; and
• Past and present pain and suffering.

When we take your case, Marasco & Nesselbush conducts a full investigation and gathers all of the important documentation needed to pursue your auto accident claim, usually within the first 48 hours of the day on which we open your case.

Types of Cases

There are many types of automobile accident claims, including but not limited to:

• Alcohol related claims (e.g., the person who caused the accident was drunk or impaired)
• Dram shop or liquor liability claims (e.g., a bar or liquor establishment served someone more alcohol than they should have before they left and then they drove, causing an accident)
• Wrongful death resultant of an auto accident
• Vehicular criminal conduct (e.g., hit and run accidents, reckless driving)
• Uninsured motorist claims (e.g., the person who hit you didn’t have car insurance)
• Ordinary negligence (e.g., rear end accidents, intersection cases)

What We Do When We Take Your Case

Whether your accident occurred in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut, please call Marasco & Nesselbush as soon as possible. After we meet with you and agree to take your case, establishing “fault” as early in the process as possible is important to ensure prompt and full compensation for personal injury cases. Marasco & Nesselbush utilizes a team of trained investigators to promptly obtain evidence and witness statements to establish fault or “liability.”

Marasco & Nesselbush’s professional and experienced team of attorneys and staff will then maintain pointed, effective communication with insurance companies and their adjusters. Marasco & Nesselbush’s lawyers and support staff also maintain excellent communication with our clients. Effective legal and administrative development and documentation of your case ensures prompt recovery.

Marasco & Nesselbush skillfully employs negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and litigation as needed to obtain outstanding results for our clients. We are able to resolve cases and obtain full and fair settlements, verdicts or awards. We fully consult with our clients at each stage of the process. Insurance companies understand that unless they offer our clients a fair settlement, we will sue them and obtain justice in court, so that you receive what you deserve. Because of our reputation and willingness to fight for justice, we are generally successful in obtaining excellent settlements for our clients without them ever having to go to court.

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What to Do if You’re in An Auto Accident:

• Call 911 right away.
• Do NOT move your vehicle until a police officer says it’s OK, unless it’s necessary for safety reasons.
• If you or your passengers are hurt, get medical help right away. If paramedics, EMTs, or police officers advise you or your passengers to take an ambulance to an emergency room, do it.
• Get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of everyone who saw the accident happen (including other drivers and people walking on the street).
• Get the names, addresses, drivers’ license numbers and insurance information from all the other drivers involved in the accident.
• If the person who hit you flees the scene before the police arrive, try to get the license plate number. Write down the plate number, state, color and model of car, if possible.
• If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and damage to all vehicles with a camera or cell phone.
• Never talk with an insurance company (even your own) before you talk with your attorney. Call Marasco & Nesselbush as soon as you can after your accident so that we can start the process of documenting your injuries and losses.

Please fill out a contact form or call us at (401) 274-7400 for more information or a free legal consultation about a car, truck or motorcycle accident.