Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyer handles drowsy driving accidents throughout Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Barrington, and Bristol, addressing crashes where fatigue impairs attention, slows reaction time, and challenges driving decisions. NHTSA data shows drowsy driving accidents typically involve serious single-vehicle crashes leaving roadways during early morning or mid-afternoon hours on high-speed roads without brake attempts. Common causes include sleep loss, alcohol consumption exacerbating drowsiness, untreated sleep disorders like narcolepsy or sleep apnea, sedating medications including antihistamines and antidepressants, and specific driving patterns like nighttime operation or excessive daily mileage. CDC statistics indicate drowsy driving causes one in 40 fatal crashes and one in 50 injury crashes, totaling 6,000 annual fatalities. High-risk drivers include commercial truckers, shift workers, those with untreated sleep disorders, young males under 30, and jet-lagged business travelers. Federal hours-of-service rules limit trucker driving time while attorneys pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain, and emotional distress from drowsy drivers’ careless actions resulting in permanent disabilities or wrongful death claims in Providence Superior Court.
Marasco & Nesselbush at 685 Westminster St Providence RI 02903 phone 401-443-2999 provides car accident representation with over 200 million recovered for clients including a 6.2 million rollover settlement. The firm operates on contingency fees offering 24/7 availability with offices in East Providence Wakefield Warwick Woonsocket and Quincy. Partners Joe Marasco Donna Nesselbush Anthony Buglio Jane Duket Mark Grimm and Timothy Lynch lead a team including attorneys Doug Chabot Thomas Moran and others. After accidents they advise ensuring safety calling 911 documenting scenes exchanging information avoiding fault admissions and seeking immediate medical attention. The practice handles insurance negotiations evidence collection court representation working with medical experts in emergency medicine orthopedics and oncology. Rhode Island’s no-fault system requires PIP coverage with pure comparative negligence allowing recovery even when partially at fault though compensation reduces by fault percentage. Economic damages cover medical bills lost wages property damage while non-economic damages address pain suffering and emotional distress. The two-year statute of limitations requires prompt action with attorneys managing complex liability issues uninsured motorist claims and multi-party accidents throughout Providence and Rhode Island.
Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm operates from multiple Rhode Island locations including 1000 Chapel View Blvd, Suite 260, Cranston, RI 02920, serving car accident victims throughout the state at 401-228-8271. The firm’s attorneys Matthew Marin, Kensley Barrett, Stefanie Murphy, Jason Ollman, Angelica Bovis and Danielle Marin handle rear-end collisions, drunk driving crashes, distracted driving accidents, and highway incidents along I-95 and I-195, evaluating cases based on fault degree, injury nature, treatment requirements and permanent disability possibilities. Operating in an at-fault state with pure comparative negligence rules allowing split liability, the attorneys investigate running red lights, failure to yield, speeding, unsafe lane changes, texting while driving and intoxicated driving incidents. They pursue compensation for vehicle repairs, emergency room care, medical bills, physical therapy, lost income, pain and suffering, permanent scarring and wrongful death damages while dealing with insurance companies that challenge claims to reduce payouts. The firm emphasizes immediate medical attention after accidents even when injuries seem minor, documenting damages through police reports, witness statements and photographs while warning clients against giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters without legal representation present.
Marasco & Nesselbush at multiple Rhode Island locations including Providence, East Providence, Wakefield, Warwick, Woonsocket, and Quincy, (401) 443-2999, has recovered over $200 million for clients with award-winning attorneys. Partners Joe Marasco, Donna Nesselbush, Anthony Buglio, Jane Duket, Mark Grimm, and Timothy Lynch handle rear-end collisions, T-bone accidents, head-on crashes, hit-and-run incidents, drunk driving crashes, distracted driving accidents, and multi-vehicle collisions throughout Cranston where 2,877 accidents occurred in 2021 with 646 injuries and eight fatalities. The firm pursues compensation for whiplash, broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, internal injuries, wrongful death, medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Rhode Island’s three-year statute of limitations requires prompt filing while accidents causing injury or $1,000+ damage need reporting within 24 hours to Cranston Police. Operating on contingency fees with free consultations, attorneys investigate accidents, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and litigate when necessary. Typical settlements range $16,000-$25,000 though cases can take six months to over a year. Their client-focused approach includes regular updates and personalized attention throughout the legal process.
d’Oliveira & Associates maintains offices at 751 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910, assisting auto accident victims at 401-275-2039. The firm specializes in distracted driving crashes, drunk driving collisions, rear-end accidents, hit-and-runs, merging accidents, multi-vehicle pileups, and rollover crashes throughout Cranston. Attorneys handle cases involving RI Route 2, Reservoir Avenue intersections, Park Avenue collisions, and I-295 accidents. Operating on contingency fees, they pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. Rhode Island requires $25,000/$50,000 minimum liability coverage, though many drivers carry additional protection including collision, comprehensive, and uninsured motorist policies. The legal team investigates accidents, documents injuries, negotiates with at-fault insurers, and litigates when necessary. They calculate damages for current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. With over thirty years successfully resolving car accident claims, each attorney brings two decades of experience winning cases. The firm handles insurance disputes, appeals denied claims, and pursues fair settlements for Cranston accident victims injured by speeding, impaired, or distracted drivers.
Gemma Law Associates, Inc. located at 231 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02907, specializes in soft-tissue injuries from car accidents serving Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, and surrounding areas at 401-467-2300. The firm handles sprains involving torn ligaments, strains affecting muscles and tendons, and contusions causing internal damage without breaking skin, recognizing these injuries often result from rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, and other motor vehicle accidents. Their Rhode Island attorneys pursue compensation for medical expenses including emergency treatment, physical therapy, medications, rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, vehicle repairs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Gemma Law emphasizes immediate medical attention following accidents to document soft-tissue damage that X-rays may not reveal, working with healthcare specialists and financial experts to prove injury severity when MRIs cannot fully capture tears. The firm operates on contingency fees, managing insurance negotiations while building cases through medical records, receipts, and expert testimony to overcome insurance companies’ attempts to minimize soft-tissue injury claims as minor despite their potential for long-term impact requiring extensive treatment.
Cohen & Cohen operates from 1730 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036, serving Potomac car accident victims at (202) 507-5456. With over 30 years of experience recovering over $300 million for clients, Wayne R. Cohen and the legal team handle rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, head-on accidents, drunk driving incidents, distracted driving collisions, and hit-and-run cases throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The firm represents victims of accidents on I-495, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and I-95, including commercial truck crashes, pedestrian collisions, rideshare accidents, and multi-vehicle pile-ups. They pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability, and loss of consortium while battling insurance companies that minimize claims or wrongfully deny coverage. Operating on contingency fees with free consultations available 24/7, the attorneys manage uninsured motorist claims, government entity cases, and catastrophic injury litigation. Their Potomac practice investigates accidents thoroughly, coordinates medical care at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, negotiates settlements, and litigates cases involving traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death.
Slepkow Law handles Rhode Island winter weather car accidents, pursuing compensation for injuries from snow, ice, and slush-related collisions throughout Providence and statewide. With 116,000 annual winter weather injuries nationwide, the firm investigates inexperienced winter driving, unplowed roads, reduced visibility, windshield obstruction, texting while driving, and distracted driving on icy surfaces. They pursue damages for medical bills, ambulance costs, rental cars, therapy, lost wages, permanent disability, and future earning capacity losses from rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, black ice incidents, and snow accumulation accidents. Operating within Rhode Island’s three-year statute of limitations, Slepkow Law handles cases involving poor tire traction, driver error, speeding in adverse conditions, following too closely, and brake-related skidding. The attorneys secure compensation for whiplash, concussions, spinal injuries, broken bones, and wrongful death while advising on winter safety including reduced speeds, increased following distance, proper tire selection, and emergency preparedness throughout Rhode Island’s hazardous winter conditions.
Robert E. Craven & Associates at 7405 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852 represents car accident victims throughout Rhode Island at (401) 453-2700. The firm handles crashes on I-95, Providence Beltway, and dangerous Rhode Island roadways where dozens die annually in vehicle collisions. They pursue claims for rear-end accidents, drunk driving crashes, distracted driving incidents, and intersection collisions under Rhode Island’s mandatory liability insurance requirements of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury. The attorneys negotiate with insurance companies, gather evidence including police reports and witness statements, and litigate cases at Richmond County Supreme Court when necessary. With over 15% of Rhode Island drivers uninsured, they handle uninsured motorist claims while pursuing compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. The firm addresses common negligent behaviors including speeding, failing to adjust for weather conditions, erratic lane changes, and turning violations. They operate on contingency fees, offering free consultations to accident victims throughout Rhode Island.
Law Offices of Ronald J. Resmini, Accident & Injury Lawyers, Ltd. serves Newport car accident victims from 1 Court House Street #2B, Newport, RI 02840 at (401) 367-4655, with additional offices in Providence at 365 Eddy Street, Warwick at 1345 Jefferson Boulevard, Fall River at 34 Borden Street, and Seekonk at 41 Mink Street. Operating for over forty years, the firm has successfully collected hundreds of millions of dollars handling rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, T-bone accidents, rollover incidents, multi-vehicle accidents, and accidents caused by driver error, distractions, reckless driving, impaired driving, manufacturer defects, poorly maintained roadways, and hazardous construction sites. In 2022, 42,795 people died and 2.3 million were injured or disabled in U.S. motor vehicle accidents. The attorneys gather evidence, interview witnesses, consult experts, handle insurance negotiations, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, broken bones, brain injuries, and spinal trauma. Operating on contingency fees with free consultations, the firm serves clients throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington D.C.
