subject: Personal Injury Law Faqs- Rhode Island [print this page] Q: Will you always pay out of pocket expenses up front in Rhode Island Personal Injury cases?
A: We almost always pay all out of pocket expenses and get reimbursed from the proceeds upon settlement or judgment.
Q: What are normal and usual out of pocket expenses in a RI Personal Injury or Auto Accident Case?
A: In RI, filing fees are usually less than 200. Deposition transcripts typically cost between $250 to $750. Personal Injury Lawyers also may pay certain Medical Providers to write comprehensive Medical reports.
The costliest personal Injury expense is the cost of Medical Doctors or experts testifying at trial. We do everything we can to limit case costs. For Injury cases with lower values, we will discuss with you making reasonable choices regarding case costs.
Q: What is the Rhode Island Personal injury Claims process?
A: We do everything we can to negotiate with the insurance company to get the best settlement possible. We exchange information with the insurance adjuster including proof of medical expenses, lost wages and proof of negligence. If we cannot reach an agreement with the insurance company that you are satisfied with, then we file a lawsuit.
After a lawsuit is filed we may take depositions of important witnesses. Depositions usually take place in a lawyer's office. The insurance company may request that our client is examined by a doctor selected by the insurance company. (This is known as an IME, or independent medical examination). If the lawsuit cannot be resolved, the case will be scheduled for trial. At any point your personal injury, slip and fall or car accident lawsuit may be settled
Q: What is the value of my Injury claim?
A: We assess and consider many variables in determining the value of your RI Car accident or Personal Injury claim. If Liability is uncertain then the value of the case will be lowered.
In certain cases, it is unclear which party is at fault for the Car / auto Accident / Slip and Fall and the injuries are not serious. These types of cases may have low value and may not be worth pursuing because of the time and expenses involved.
In other cases, Liability is undisputed and a person has suffered serious personal injuries In these types of cases they key factor is the amount of insurance the at fault party / parties have.
Q: What if I reside out of state but the Accident was in Rhode Island.
A: We are very accommodating to out of State Clients. We have many clients who reside out of the State of RI. We make every effort to limit the amount of times that you will have to travel to Rhode Island. There is a decent chance that you will never have to come to come to Providence. You may need to visit Rhode Island for a Deposition, IME or for the trial.
If your case is settled prior to any depositions then it will not be necessary for you to travel to RI.
Attorneys legal Notice per RI Rules of Professional Responsibility:
The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers / attorneys in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer or attorney as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.
by: David Slepkow
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