Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injuries
Answers from a law firm serving the areas of North Kingstown, Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich and Cranston, RI
Following are some frequently asked questions and answers about personal injury law. Contact us to learn more about your individual case.
- Can't I just let my auto insurance company represent me after an accident?
- Who can I sue in a medical malpractice case?
- Can I also file a lawsuit if I am receiving workers compensation benefits?
- What types of compensation can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?
- Who can I sue for injuries I sustained while using a defective product?
- What if I cannot afford to pay a lawyer to represent me?
- Where can I learn more about filing a personal injury claim?
Consult a dedicated personal injury lawyer in East Greenwich RI
Consult an experienced East Greenwich attorney for answers about your personal injury case. Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
1. Can't I just let my auto insurance company represent me after an accident?
Your auto insurance company is a business with the goals of increasing profits and reducing costs. They are not representing your personal interest.
2. Who can I sue in a medical malpractice case?
If your claim meets all of the elements of a medical malpractice case, you can sue the medical professional or entity who caused you harm -- including doctors, nurses, dentists, specialists, lab technicians, medical staff, physical therapists, hospitals and clinics.
3. Can I also file a lawsuit if I am receiving workers compensation benefits?
In some cases, you may have a third party claim, which you can file even if you are receiving workers compensation. If you are unsure whether you have a valid claim, we can assess your case at a no-obligation, free consultation.
4. What types of compensation can I recover in a personal injury lawsuit?
Your compensation may include past medical bills, costs of future medical treatments, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, disfigurement, disability and emotional distress.
5. Who can I sue for injuries I sustained while using a defective product?
Based upon the facts of your case, you might sue the designer of the product, manufacturer who produced it or the vender who inaccurately marketed it to you or failed to warn you of hazards associated with it.
6. What if I cannot afford to pay a lawyer to represent me?
Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law handles personal injury cases on contingency basis. This means that you do not pay attorneys' fees until you recover compensation. In the unlikely event that we do not recover damages, we do not bill you for attorneys' fees.
7. Where can I learn more about filing a personal injury claim?
Call Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation, at which we analyze the facts of your case, strategize a plan of action and advise you about your options and potential outcomes.