How do Rhode Island lawyers charge for negligence cases?
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. This means that no fee are owed unless he or she is successful in settling your personal injury case or winning a verdict at trial. The law firm typically will take the case costs from the settlement or verdict at the end of the case. Out of pocket expenses are usually advanced by the law firm.