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Get injury lawyer help now for many of the following injury issues.

Injury lawyers that are experienced in representing catastrophic injuries include things such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, eye injuries, neurological disorders, severe burns, accidental amputation, and multiple fractures. Victims of catastrophic injuries may suffer from a loss of movement or sensation. They may lose their ability to communicate or have impaired cognitive abilities.

The catastrophic injury may adversely impact the victim's respiration or circulation. Other body systems such as the gastrointestinal system and the urinary system may also be negatively affected by these injuries.

Managing catastrophic injuries can be complicated and require the assistance of a multitude of healthcare professionals. Victims may require the services of healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, counselors, and therapists. The long-term costs of services such as these can be astronomical, and most victims are not financially prepared to meet these expenses. A catastrophic injuries attorney can help victims ensure they receive the monetary damages they deserve.

Rhode Island Legal Overview: New London-Norwich

The New London-Norwich metropolitan area covers 21 towns in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is officially known as the Norwich-New London, CT-RI MSA. The only Rhode Island town in this MSA is Westerly Town, which comes under Washington County, RI. The Washington County Superior Court located in Wakefield is the main trial court with general jurisdiction for cases arising in Westerly. It handles everything from felonies to large civil lawsuits amounting to more than $10,000. There are separate courts for family law, workers’ compensation and a traffic tribunal.

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Rhode Island/New London-Norwich Laws That are Trending

1. The district courts in Rhode Island have limited jurisdiction over misdemeanors, felony arraignments, landlord-tenant evictions, and civil lawsuits that do not exceed $10,000. Westerly comes under the 4th Division District Court, which is located in Wakefield. The Washington County Superior Court and Wakefield District Court share original jurisdiction on civil cases, which are in between $5,000 and $10,000. If one of the parties wants the case moved to the superior court, then the Washington County Superior Court gets exclusive original jurisdiction.

2. The family of Ryan O'Loughlin, who died after being arrested by Westerly police, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit that additionally alleges civil rights violations by the Westerly police. Since O'Loughlin was from Connecticut; the federal lawsuit was filed in the U.S. district court in Providence.

3. A trademark dispute between a brewery in Westerly and another one in Oregon has been settled after the Westerly brewery owners decided to change its name from Grey Sail Brewing to Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. The Oregon brewery’s name was Full Sail Brewing Co.

Rhode Island/New London-Norwich Courthouses and Courts Links

Rhode Island Superior Court Directory
Rhode Island District Court Directory
Rhode Island Supreme Court
U.S. District Court - District of Rhode Island
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Other Legal Information for New London-Norwich

Trending Legal Topics: Rhode Island does not have an intermediate appellate court. All appeals from the Washington County Superior Court and the family court will be heard directly by the Rhode Island Supreme Court. It may also take on some appeals directly from the district and workers’ compensation courts. Federal court cases in Rhode Island need to be filed in Providence, RI with the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Federal appeals from Rhode Island got to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

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