Trusted Providence Personal Injury & Accident Law Firm

While you’re not legally required to have a lawyer, having one can significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome. Personal injury law can be complex, and a skilled lawyer can navigate the legal system, handle negotiations, and fight for your rightful compensation.

Per the Rhode Island Statute of Limitations, you generally have up to 3 years after your injury to file a lawsuit in the state.

The best time to file a personal injury claim with a lawyer is immediately after you’ve received initial medical care.

Depending on the circumstances of your accident and the extent of your injuries, it’ll be especially beneficial for you to reach out to a lawyer if you have suffered severe or permanent injuries, have expenses related to the accident, or lost income as a result of your injuries. Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney in Providence is crucial when going up against the negligent party or an insurance company.

It’s also important to note that if you’re partially at fault for your injury, you may still be entitled to compensation, but the court will reduce the damages you can recover in proportion to your percentage of responsibility.

A personal injury claim revolves around two basic issues – damages and liability. Damages are the losses you have experienced – physical, financial, and emotional. Liability means that a certain party – a person, a group of people, or a company – is responsible for these damages. 

For example, you might have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or in an incident at your workplace. Alternatively, you may have suffered an injury, or prolonged or worsened illness due to medical negligence. You may have suffered because of a defective product or a preventable danger on public or private property. 

In any of those cases, your first step is to file a personal injury claim in which you identify the responsible party and then prove their fault in causing your damages. Once this has been established, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your losses – either through an informal settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company or – if such settlement cannot be achieved – by a jury verdict following a court case.

As you might imagine, obtaining compensation for your losses is not as straightforward as it may seem. To succeed, you will need an attorney experienced in personal injury law to guide you through the process and to fight for your legal rights. 

Our Providence attorneys will support you by taking care of all the legal aspects of your claim. That means that you can focus completely on what is most important for you right now – your physical and emotional recovery.

Your Marasco & Nesselbush personal injury team has the knowledge and experience needed to overcome obstacles in resolving your claim. 

For example, even if you know who caused your accident and how it happened, that person or group of people may try to evade responsibility. In addition, their insurance company is likely to try to minimize your damage or completely invalidate your claim. They may attempt to convince you to settle for compensation much lower than the value of your claim.

Understandably, all of this may seem intimidating. Our attorneys, however, have years of experience in dealing with insurance companies and their tactics. Your attorney will represent your interests with intelligence and passion, making sure that you are compensated fairly for your damages.

The duration varies depending on the complexity of the case, the cooperation of the involved parties, and the legal process itself. Some cases are resolved in a few months, while others may take years. We strive to resolve cases efficiently while ensuring you receive the full compensation you deserve.

Our approach is client-centered and results-driven. We combine our deep legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of your situation. Every case is handled with the utmost care and dedication, aiming for the best possible outcome for our clients.

Many personal injury cases are settled out of court. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. Our team has extensive courtroom experience and will advocate fiercely on your behalf.