Exeter Personal Injury Lawyer

Exeter is a small town in the Southern part of Rhode Island, and although not densely populated, it is home to many businesses. For example, Exeter residents can dine at a number of restaurants, enjoy the amenities of spas, or shop at multiple stores. People can also socialize and engage in sporting activities at Exeter’s country club or the sports park and golf course located within the city. Unfortunately, with any activity comes the risk of careless behavior that causes people to suffer damages, and personal injuries frequently occur in Exeter. Usually, accidents that lead to injuries are brought about by a lack of care. If you suffered losses because of another party’s behavior, you have the right to seek compensation, and it is wise to contact an attorney to discuss your potential claims. Helping clients all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts for over two decades, David Tapalian understands the devastating impact injuries can have on a person’s physical, emotional, and financial health, and if he represents you, he will fight to help you seek justice.

As the homes and businesses in Exeter are relatively spread out, people typically have to drive from one location to another. It is not surprising, then, that many people in Exeter are injured in car crashes each year. Motor vehicle collisions can cause fractures, hemorrhaging, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other trauma. Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents happen with regularity as well. Trip and fall incidents are usually caused by food, liquid, or debris on a store or restaurant floor or untreated snow and ice on a sidewalk or parking lot. In contrast, trip and fall accidents are often caused by stairs, sidewalks, and pavement that have fallen into disrepair and uneven ground. Dog attacks, incompetent medical care, and dangerously defective products also frequently cause substantial injuries in Exeter.

People hurt in accidents often wish to hold the person responsible for their harm accountable via personal injury lawsuits. While the claims asserted will vary for each case, in most personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff will allege that the defendant was negligent.

In Rhode Island, negligence is made up of four elements, and a plaintiff must prove each element in order to demonstrate the defendant’s fault. The first element is duty, which is an obligation the defendant owes to the plaintiff. Generally, the duty owed is to abide by a certain standard of care, which may arise out of a statute or professional principles, or may merely be the responsibility to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation. The second element is a breach of the duty owed. The third and fourth elements are damages and causation. In other words, the plaintiff must prove that they sustained measurable losses, which were brought about by the defendant’s breach.

There are other theories of liability a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit might assert in addition to negligence. For example, a plaintiff harmed by a defective product could set forth strict liability and breach of warranty claims; people hurt by dog bites might set forth strict liability claims as well.

Accidents that happen in an instant can cause lifelong physical and emotional impairments and substantial financial losses. While no amount of money can amend the damages caused by negligent behavior, many people hurt in such incidents can recover compensation for their harm. If you are interested in pursuing a personal injury claim, it is prudent to meet with an attorney as soon as possible. David Tapalian is an experienced RI and MA personal injury lawyer who understands what it takes to obtain successful outcomes in personal injury matters, and if you hire him, he will help you seek the best legal outcome available under the facts of your case. Tapalian Law’s primary office is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and David is available to meet clients by appointment at his satellite office in Seekonk, Massachusetts. You can contact Tapalian Law at 401-552-5000 or via the form online to schedule a free and confidential meeting.