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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: Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro

The Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro metropolitan area covers parts of Norfolk, Worchester and Bristol counties in Massachusetts, along with parts of Providence County in Rhode Island. The official Providence metro area is defined as the Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA MSA, which includes parts of all five Rhode Island counties, along with parts of Bristol County, MA. The Rhode Island cities and towns in the Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro metro area are listed below.

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To locate Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro attorneys and find more legal information in your area, click on any of the following links:

For help with Rhode Island issues, we can help connect you with:

Pawtucket attorneys
Woonsocket attorneys
Burrillville attorneys
Central Falls attorneys
Cumberland attorneys
Lincoln attorneys
North Smithfield attorneys
Smithfield attorneys

Rhode Island/Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro Laws That are Trending

1. The main trial court for the cities and towns listed above is the Providence County Superior Court, which has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases filed in the county. This court gets all the felony cases, and all civil cases exceeding $10,000. A separate family court exists for divorce proceedings. The 6th Division District Court located in the city of Providence serves as a limited jurisdiction court for Pawtucket, Woonsocket and some of the other these cities and towns listed above.

2. Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Caremark Corp. has agreed to a $5.25 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a lawsuit that alleges CVS reported false information about prescription drug prices under Medicare.

3. The city of Pawtucket has appealed to the RI Supreme Court to allow the city to fire police officer Nichalas LaPrade, who is currently suspended for indecent exposure in public. After the complaint was filed, the city missed a deadline to fire LaPrade and a lower court forced the city to allow LaPrade to return to work.

Rhode Island/Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro Courthouses and Courts Links

Rhode Island Superior Court Directory
Rhode Island District Court Directory
Pawtucket Probate Court
Woonsocket Probate Court (city directory)
U.S. District Court - District of Rhode Island

Other Legal Information for Pawtucket-Woonsocket-Attleboro

Trending Legal Topics: The Providence District Court handles local ordinance violations, misdemeanors, felony arraignments, and civil cases which do not exceed $10,000. Both the district and superior courts in Province have concurrent jurisdiction for civil cases exceeding $5,000 but not more than $10,000. Cities such as Pawtucket and Woonsocket have their own municipal housing and probate courts. Appeals against trial court verdicts go directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Federal court cases are to be filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

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