Personal Injury and Automobile / Car Accidents In Rhode Island - FAQS by a RI Lawyer (I)

by David Slepkow


Question: How do Rhode Island lawyers charge for personal injury/automobile accident cases?

Answer: Most lawyers In Rhode Island take personal injury, premises liability, dog bite cases, slip and fall and auto / car accidents on a contingent fee basis. I never collect any fees unless successful in settling your case or winning a verdict at trial. (Please call Rhode Island personal injury and car accident attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 if you need any legal advice) The lawyer typically will take the case costs from the settlement or verdict at the end of the case. Most attorneys advance case costs.

Question: Should I deal with the insurance adjuster myself without the help of an attorney in order to settle a Rhode Island personal injury or automobile accident case?

Answers: Representing yourself and negotiating with an insurance adjuster is usually not a good idea! Because you are not an attorney and have not handled personal injury matters before, you are often not aware of the full value of your case. The insurance adjuster may take advantage of your inexperience. Insurance adjusters typically will offer a lot less money to a person representing themselves than they would to an attorney representing a client.

Furthermore, when you are representing yourself in a Rhode Island personal injury case, the insurance company knows that you do not know how to litigate a law suit. Therefore you don't have as much leverage with the insurance adjuster.