Truck Accident Attorneys in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Truck Accident Attorneys

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If you were seriously injured in a big rig or 18 wheeler accident, or a family member was killed in a collision involving a truck in Rhode Island you need to discuss the details and circumstances with a qualified Rhode Island truck accident attorney. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has assembled a database of truck accident law firms who focus their practice on representing clients involved in serious & catastrophic injuries, or the families of those killed in big rig or 18 wheeler accidents.

The attorneys and law firms represented on this page have shown the following qualifications and experience:

  1. All attorneys listed must have litigated a minimum of 5 truck accident cases to successful conclusion (settlement or verdict).
  2. Each attorney must be licensed and in good standing for at least 10 years.
  3. 100% of their practice must be personal injury, with a focus on motor vehicle collisions.

What City Did the Truck Accident Occur?

truck accidentRhode Island Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

The NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis reported in Rhode Island, since 2017 there were 106 total vehicles involving in fatal crash, and 9 of those were in large trucks involved. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in Rhode Island either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Rhode Island

Courtesy of NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis “Traffic Safety Facts 2017 Data”

Generally, the statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits in Rhode Island gives you three years to ask Rhode Island’s civil court system for a remedy for any kind of personal injury caused by someone else. So, in the context of a car accident, that means any lawsuit by any driver, passenger, motorcycle rider, bicyclist, or pedestrian injured in the crash will be subject to this three-year filing deadline, and the “clock” starts running on the date of the accident. – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Rhode Island

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced Rhode Island truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.

*Disclaimer: The information on this page was accurate at the time of publishing, but laws & regulations change and this page may not have been updated. You should not interpret this information as legal advice, nor take or delay any legal action based on information you read on this page or any page on this website. In all legal matters you should consult with a qualified attorney in your state before making any decisions.