The Importance of Finding A Great Rhode Island Automobile Accident Lawyer

Getting a competent Rhode Island car crash lawyer is very important when you find yourself in the midst of a Rhode Island car accident.

Over the past few years Rhode Island has enacted major vehicle and road improvements however, car accidents still remain a leading cause of injury and death in Rhode Island. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a vehicular accident, then we recommend you consult with a lawyer who specializes in Rhode Island car accident cases.

Often times with car accidents, the cause of the accident is typically not due to negligence on the injured parties behalf. Of course not all car crashes will result in litigation. Accidents in which there are no injuries or minor injuries can sometimes be resolved directly with driver’s car insurance company.

When a Rhode Island car crash causes major injuries and death, lawsuits begin to come into play.

In many cases the accident may not be your fault. If you are suffering injuries caused by a vehicle accident, or had a member of your family killed in an accident, having a car accident lawyer on your side can help you find the justice you deserve.

Many people do not realize how devastating the results of a car accident can be until they are involved in one. Major and minor vehicular accidents, are capable of causing severe physical, emotional and financial hardships for all parties involved..

In Rhode Island, the vast majority of car accident related deaths are caused by roadway departures. A large percentage of vehicular deaths occur at or around intersections, other deaths involve both light and heavy trucks. A majority of these accidents are related to either alcohol, excessive speed or a combination of both. Having a Rhode Island automobile accident lawyer on your side can help tremendously under these scenarios.

Car crashes can also have an affect on bicyclist and pedestrians. Unfortunately pedestrians and bicyclists are killed and injured each year in Rhode Island, due to negligence on the car driver’s behalf.

Distractions and driver error are the 2 leading causes of vehicular accidents in the state of Rhode Island. Cell phone use (especially texting while driving) has lead to many avoidable vehicular crashes. Bad weather also leads to many accidents, particularly during the state’s icy winter season.

Vehicle defects such as a tire blowout and brake failure can also lead to a crash. Faulty car design and/or manufacturer defects can also cause injuries. In these situations cases are not filed against another driver, but are filed against a car manufacturer or a specific government agency.

Even more specialized litigation cases emerge in hit and run incidents, accidents involving pedestrians, crashes involving buses, car-motorcycle accidents and vehicular crashes caused by road debris. Unfortunately, these types of car accidents often result in serious consequences for the victim.

Over the past decade the State of Rhode Island has enacted laws and reserved a budget aimed at reducing drunk driving and increasing seat belt use. In addition, RI has passed laws with the intent of protecting innocent citizens and victims of car crashes.

For litigation purposes it is important to contact a Rhode Island car accident attorney as soon as possible following an accident. Often times litigation is the only means to receiving the monetary compensation a family deserves following a car accident related injury or death.

If you have been hurt by an operator’s mistake, then contact a Rhode Island car accident lawyer today. At the Law Offices of Kevin P. Landry, we will protect your rights and help you get the financial compensation you may very well be entitled to receive.