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Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident? Our East Providence Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Can Help
A motorcycle accident can leave an injured rider facing medical treatment, time away from work, vehicle damage, and uncertainty about what comes next.
When another driver or responsible party may have caused the crash, questions about fault, insurance coverage, and compensation can arise quickly.
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer in East Providence can investigate how the collision occurred, identify potentially available sources of compensation, and explain how Rhode Island law may apply to your claim.
At Marasco & Nesselbush, our motorcycle accident attorneys represent injured riders throughout East Providence and across Rhode Island.
Our legal team can review the circumstances of the crash, answer your questions, and help you understand the next steps available in your case.
Marasco & Nesselbush: Representing Rhode Island Riders Since 1999
Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries that require emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and significant time away from work.
Some collisions result in permanent disabilities or fatal injuries, leaving riders and their families facing medical bills, lost income, and difficult decisions about what to do next.
When another driver or responsible party causes a motorcycle crash through negligence, Rhode Island law may allow the injured rider to seek compensation for the resulting financial and personal losses.
The claims process can involve questions about fault, insurance coverage, medical causation, and the long-term effects of the injuries.
Our law firm has represented injured Rhode Islanders since 1999.
Our attorneys bring more than 350 years of combined experience across personal injury, serious motor vehicle accident, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases.
Our attorneys investigate how motorcycle accidents occur, preserve relevant evidence, review available insurance coverage, and document the medical and financial effects of the crash.
Depending on the circumstances, our legal team may also work with medical professionals, accident reconstruction experts, engineers, or other specialists to evaluate disputed liability and serious injuries.
No attorney can promise maximum compensation or a particular result.
Our goal is to develop the evidence necessary to pursue the compensation supported by the facts of the case and Rhode Island law.
If you or a loved one was injured in an East Providence motorcycle accident, our attorneys can review what happened, explain your legal options, and help you understand the next steps in the claims process.
We offer free consultations and handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Why Motorcycle Accident Victims in East Providence Choose Marasco & Nesselbush
Motorcycle accident claims can involve disputed fault, serious injuries, limited insurance coverage, and questions about how the collision occurred.
Riders may also face allegations about speed, visibility, helmet use, or their own actions before the crash, making careful investigation and strong documentation particularly important.
Our law firm has represented injured Rhode Islanders since 1999.
Our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys handle serious motor vehicle and catastrophic injury cases throughout Rhode Island and understand the evidence, insurance issues, and legal arguments that can affect a rider’s claim.
Clients turn to Marasco & Nesselbush for legal representation that includes:
- Thorough accident investigation: Our attorneys review police reports, photographs, witness statements, traffic or surveillance footage, vehicle damage, and other evidence to determine how the collision occurred.
- Preservation of important evidence: Motorcycles, helmets, protective gear, vehicle data, camera footage, and other evidence may provide important information about the mechanics of a crash and should be preserved when relevant.
- Experience with disputed fault: Our legal team evaluates allegations involving speeding, failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, visibility, and comparative negligence against the available evidence and Rhode Island law.
- Documentation of serious injuries: Medical records, treating-provider opinions, wage information, and, when appropriate, expert analysis can help establish the effects of traumatic brain injuries, fractures, spinal injuries, scarring, chronic pain, and other significant harm.
- Evaluation of available insurance coverage: Our attorneys review liability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, and other potentially applicable policies when determining what compensation may be available.
- Litigation experience: When a claim cannot be resolved through reasonable negotiations, our attorneys can prepare the case for litigation and present the evidence supporting liability and damages.
- Local access and communication: Our East Providence office gives injured riders direct access to our legal team, and we provide assistance in both English and Spanish.
Our law firm has recovered more than $500 million for clients across our practice areas.
Past results do not guarantee the outcome of a new case, but they reflect our experience handling serious personal injury, motor vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims throughout Rhode Island.
Clients remain in control of major decisions involving settlement and litigation.
Our attorneys provide the information, evidence, and legal guidance needed to make those decisions with a clear understanding of the available options.
Our East Providence Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Get Results
Our verdicts and settlements show the serious personal injury and wrongful death cases where our attorneys have successfully recovered compensation for Rhode Islanders.
As a Rhode Island motorcycle accident law firm, Marasco & Nesselbush has recovered more than $500 million for injured clients in personal injury cases across the state.
Our results in motor vehicle accident and serious injury cases include:
- $6.2 Million Awarded: Recovered for a client who suffered serious injuries in a rollover crash caused by a distracted driver.
- $4.5 Million Recovered: Secured for a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a serious motor vehicle collision.
- $2.5 Million Awarded: Obtained for the estate of a woman after an investigation uncovered the truth surrounding a fatal pedestrian accident.
- $1.25 Million Recovered: Obtained on behalf of a young woman who was injured as a passenger in a recklessly operated vehicle.
- $1.025 Million Pre-Trial Award: Recovered for a brain injury survivor who was struck by a vehicle while walking.
Every case turns on its own facts, and no prior recovery predicts the value of another injury claim.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in East Providence
Motorcycle crashes can result from driver negligence, unsafe riding behavior, roadway conditions, or mechanical problems.
In collisions involving another vehicle, visibility and right-of-way are particularly important because a driver who fails to recognize an approaching motorcycle may turn, merge, or enter its path before the rider has enough time to avoid a collision.
Left-turn crashes are a well-documented pattern in serious motorcycle accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 46% of fatal two-vehicle motorcycle crashes in 2023, the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was traveling straight, passing, or overtaking.
Many motorcycle accident victims are injured in similar intersection and failure-to-yield crashes when another driver misjudges the motorcycle’s speed, distance, or right of way.
Common causes and contributing factors in motorcycle accidents include:
- Left turns and failure to yield: Drivers may turn across a motorcycle’s path, enter an intersection without sufficient clearance, or fail to yield when the rider has the right of way.
- Unsafe lane changes: A driver who fails to check mirrors, blind spots, or surrounding traffic may merge into a motorcycle or force the rider out of the travel lane.
- Distracted driving: Phone use, navigation systems, passengers, and other distractions can prevent a driver from noticing a motorcycle, traffic signal, or changing road condition in time to react.
- Speeding and following too closely: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and can increase the severity of a collision. Following a motorcycle too closely can also leave a driver without sufficient stopping distance when traffic slows.
- Impaired driving or riding: Alcohol and drugs can affect judgment, perception, coordination, and reaction time. In 2024, NHTSA reported that 25% of motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes were alcohol-impaired, the highest percentage among the vehicle types reported by the agency.
- Road-surface hazards: Potholes, loose gravel, debris, uneven pavement, slippery surfaces, and construction conditions can be particularly dangerous for motorcycles because riders depend on two points of contact with the roadway.
- Defective motorcycles or components: Problems involving tires, brakes, steering components, or other equipment may contribute to some crashes and can require investigation of the motorcycle itself.
Determining the cause of a motorcycle crash requires evidence rather than assumptions about either the rider or the other driver.
Police reports, witness statements, photographs, traffic or surveillance footage, vehicle damage, electronic records, and other evidence can help establish whether driver negligence, distracted driving, a roadway condition, or another factor contributed.
The cause can also affect which parties and insurance policies are involved in an insurance claim, particularly when many motorcycle accidents involve disputed accounts of right of way, speed, visibility, or the events immediately before impact.
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Where Motorcycle Accidents May Occur in East Providence
Motorcycle accidents can occur throughout East Providence, particularly on roads where riders encounter frequent turning movements, merging traffic, highway ramps, commercial driveways, and complex intersections.
Several major corridors carry traffic between East Providence, Providence, Riverside, Rumford, and the surrounding East Bay communities.
Road design and traffic patterns at these locations can create situations where a driver fails to see a motorcycle, misjudges its distance or speed, or enters the rider’s path.
East Providence roads and intersections where motorcycle accidents may occur include:
- Interstate 195: I-195 carries commuter and commercial traffic through East Providence and across the Seekonk River. Highway speeds, entrance and exit ramps, lane changes, and merging traffic can become relevant in motorcycle collisions along this corridor.
- Route 114, the East Shore Expressway, and Wampanoag Trail: Route 114 provides an important connection between East Providence and communities farther south in the East Bay. Riders may encounter higher-speed traffic, expressway ramps, intersections, and merging vehicles along different portions of the route.
- Six Corners: Taunton Avenue, Waterman Avenue, and Broadway converge in the Six Corners area. Multiple approaches and turning movements can make right-of-way, visibility, traffic signals, and vehicle positioning important when investigating a motorcycle crash at or near the intersection.
- Pawtucket Avenue: Pawtucket Avenue passes through several parts of East Providence and includes commercial properties, intersections, driveways, and turning traffic. The city has also identified portions of the corridor and several intersections for roadway safety improvements.
- Warren Avenue and Broadway: Both roads carry local and commercial traffic through developed areas of East Providence. Intersections and business access points can create situations involving left turns, crossing traffic, or vehicles entering the roadway.
- Veterans Memorial Parkway: The parkway carries traffic through East Providence toward the waterfront and includes intersections where turning movements, visibility, and roadway configuration may become relevant after a motorcycle collision.
- Willett Avenue: Willett Avenue serves Riverside and connects with several local roads and commercial areas. Motorcycle crashes along the corridor may involve turning vehicles, intersection conflicts, or traffic entering from nearby streets and driveways.
The City of East Providence has studied several of these corridors and intersections as part of broader roadway-safety efforts, including Six Corners, Wampanoag Trail, Pawtucket Avenue, Veterans Memorial Parkway, and Willett Avenue.
Those studies do not establish that any particular location has a higher motorcycle crash rate, but they provide useful information about traffic patterns, roadway design, and conditions that may become relevant when a collision occurs.
After a motorcycle accident, the location itself can become an important part of the investigation.
Traffic signals, roadway markings, sightlines, nearby businesses, intersection cameras, construction conditions, and physical evidence may help establish how the crash occurred and whether another driver or responsible party contributed.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle riders have far less physical protection than occupants of passenger vehicles.
A motorcycle has no enclosed passenger compartment, seat belt, or airbag surrounding the rider, so a collision can result in direct impact with another vehicle, the roadway, or nearby objects even when riders wear proper gear.
The resulting injuries can range from fractures and severe skin damage to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal trauma.
Riders who have suffered severe injuries may require surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, follow-up treatment, or long-term assistance with mobility and daily activities.
Motorcycle riders may sustain injuries such as:
- Road rash and degloving injuries: Contact with pavement can cause severe skin abrasions, deeper tissue damage, and open wounds that may require extensive treatment. Serious road rash can also lead to infection, permanent scarring, or the need for skin grafting.
- Lower-extremity fractures: A motorcycle may fall onto or trap the rider’s leg during a crash, causing fractures of the tibia, fibula, femur, ankle, or foot. Some sustained injuries require surgery, implanted hardware, physical therapy, or prolonged restrictions on weight-bearing.
- Pelvic fractures: High-energy impacts can fracture the pelvis and damage surrounding blood vessels, nerves, or internal organs. Severe pelvic trauma may require emergency stabilization and extensive rehabilitation.
- Traumatic brain injuries: A traumatic brain injury can occur even when a rider wears a helmet. Moderate and severe brain injuries can cause long-term problems involving memory, concentration, communication, mood, judgment, and other cognitive functions.
- Spinal cord injuries: Trauma to the spinal cord can affect sensation, strength, movement, and other bodily functions below the site of the injury. Depending on the location and severity of the damage, spinal cord injuries may result in partial or full paralysis.
- Brachial plexus injuries: Trauma to the network of nerves controlling the shoulder, arm, and hand can cause weakness, numbness, pain, or loss of function. Serious nerve damage may have lasting effects on a rider’s ability to work or perform everyday tasks.
- Internal injuries: Motorcycle collisions can damage organs or blood vessels and cause internal bleeding that may not be immediately visible. Severe internal bleeding can become life-threatening and require emergency medical treatment or surgery.
- Other severe injuries: Motorcycle crashes can also cause burns, dislocations, facial injuries, lacerations, amputations, and permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Seek medical treatment immediately after a motorcycle accident when emergency injuries or concerning symptoms are present.
Some injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and internal bleeding, may not be fully apparent at the crash scene.
CDC advises medical evaluation when a TBI is suspected, and certain symptoms require emergency care.
Medical records and bills can later document the treatment required because of the crash.
Medical bills are a primary component of the financial losses considered when evaluating a motorcycle accident claim, along with future treatment needs, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and the long-term effects of the injuries.
Riders should also document bills and relevant communications related to the accident so those records are available during the claims process.
Who May Be Held Responsible for a Motorcycle Accident in Rhode Island?
Responsibility for a motorcycle accident may extend beyond the driver directly involved in the collision.
Depending on how the crash occurred, other people, businesses, manufacturers, or public entities may also bear responsibility.
Determining liability requires examining the conduct of each potentially responsible party, the relationship between the parties, and the evidence showing how the collision occurred.
Parties who may be responsible for a motorcycle accident include:
- Negligent drivers: A motorist who turns across a rider’s path, changes lanes without checking surrounding traffic, follows too closely, drives while distracted, or otherwise fails to use reasonable care may be responsible for the resulting crash.
- Employers: An employer may be liable for negligence committed by an employee acting within the scope of employment. Separate claims involving hiring, training, supervision, or vehicle maintenance may also arise when supported by the facts.
- Alcohol-serving establishments: A licensed establishment may face liability under Rhode Island’s Liquor Liability Act when the statutory requirements for negligent or reckless service of alcohol are established.
- Vehicle and parts manufacturers: A defective tire, brake system, steering component, or other vehicle part may contribute to a motorcycle accident. Product liability claims require evidence connecting the alleged defect to the collision or resulting injuries.
- Government entities: A state or municipal entity may be involved when a roadway defect, maintenance issue, traffic-control problem, or other public-road condition contributes to a crash. Claims against government entities are subject to additional procedural rules and statutory limitations under Rhode Island law.
- Other motorists or responsible parties: A vehicle that does not physically strike the motorcycle may still contribute to a crash through an unsafe turn, lane change, obstruction, or other negligent conduct.
Our attorneys review police reports, witness accounts, photographs, vehicle damage, roadway evidence, insurance information, and other available records to identify potentially responsible parties and sources of coverage.
Marasco & Nesselbush can review the circumstances of an East Providence motorcycle accident and explain which claims may be available under Rhode Island law during a free consultation.
Rhode Island Motorcycle Laws That May Affect Your Claim
Several Rhode Island laws can affect how a motorcycle accident claim is investigated, valued, and ultimately resolved.
These rules govern filing deadlines, fault, insurance, helmet requirements, and claims against public agencies, forming part of a wider body of Rhode Island law.
Understanding which rules apply can help an injured rider evaluate filing deadlines, insurance coverage, fault, and other issues that may affect a claim.
Rhode Island Helmet Law and Your Claim
Rhode Island does not require every motorcyclist on the road to wear a motorcycle helmet.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10.1-4, operators under 21 and all new operators during their first year of licensure must wear an approved helmet.
All operators must also wear approved eye protection, and passengers of any age must wear a helmet pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10.1-6.
Choosing not to wear a helmet does not determine who caused a crash or who bears legal responsibility for it.
Helmet use may become a disputed issue in a claim involving a head injury, particularly when the rider was legally required to wear one.
The effect of helmet use or nonuse on a particular claim depends on the circumstances, applicable Rhode Island law, and medical evidence concerning the injuries.
Lane Splitting and Lane Position in Rhode Island
Rhode Island does not currently have a motorcycle-specific statute expressly authorizing lane splitting.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-15-11, vehicles generally must remain as nearly as practical within a single marked lane and may not move from that lane until the driver has determined that the movement can be made safely.
Rhode Island DMV guidance recognizes that motorcyclists may adjust their position within a travel lane to improve visibility, avoid road debris, account for wind, or create a safer line of sight.
After a motorcycle accident involving a lane change or disputed lane position, roadway markings, vehicle positions, witness statements, and other evidence may help determine whether either driver made an unsafe movement.
Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accident Claims
Rhode Island generally gives an injured person 3 years to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14, that deadline runs from the date of the crash for most personal injury claims.
A lawsuit filed after the applicable deadline may be dismissed as time-barred, subject to any exception that applies.
Additional notice requirements or procedural deadlines can apply to certain claims against government entities, so the deadline for a potential public-road claim should be evaluated promptly.
Comparative Negligence and Shared Fault
Rhode Island follows a pure comparative negligence rule under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4.
An injured rider can recover compensation even when partly at fault, though the recovery is reduced by the rider’s percentage of fault.
A rider found 20% at fault would generally have a recovery reduced by 20%.
Fault may be disputed after a motorcycle accident, making police reports, witness statements, photographs, vehicle data, and other evidence important when determining each party’s share of responsibility.
Insurance, Uninsured, and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Rhode Island generally requires motor vehicle liability insurance with minimum limits of $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more people in one accident, and $25,000 for property damage.
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-7-2.1, Rhode Island policies generally provide uninsured motorist coverage equal to the insured’s bodily injury liability limits.
A named insured may select lower limits in writing, subject to statutory minimums.
A person purchasing only the minimum compulsory liability coverage may reduce uninsured motorist coverage to zero after signing the advisory notice required by law.
For purposes of the statute, uninsured motorist coverage also includes protection involving an underinsured motorist.
This coverage may become important when the driver responsible for a motorcycle accident has no liability insurance or has limits that are insufficient to cover the rider’s damages.
Medical payments coverage is governed separately by R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-7-2.5.
Rhode Island policies generally provide at least $2,500 per person and $5,000 in aggregate medical payments coverage unless the named insured rejects that coverage in writing.
Our attorneys review the terms and limits of each potentially applicable insurance policy when determining what coverage may be available after a motorcycle accident.
Claims Against Cities or the State for Dangerous Roads
When a dangerous road surface contributes to a motorcycle accident, a city or the state responsible for that road may share liability.
A pothole, a patch of loose gravel, or a poorly repaired seam can cause a rider to lose control, which makes roadway maintenance relevant to some motorcycle claims.
Claims against government entities are subject to additional statutory and procedural requirements. Certain claims involving a town-maintained highway, causeway, or bridge can require written notice within 60 days of the injury or damage.
Rhode Island also generally imposes a $100,000 damages limitation on covered tort claims against the state, cities, and towns under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 9-31-2 and 9-31-3, subject to statutory exceptions.
Because government-related claims can involve requirements that arise well before the general personal injury filing deadline, a potential roadway claim should be evaluated promptly.
Potential Compensation Available After a Motorcycle Accident
Compensation in a motorcycle accident claim reflects both the financial cost of the crash and the personal toll it can take on a rider’s daily life long after the collision.
Rhode Island law allows injured motorcyclists to pursue economic damages for measurable losses and non-economic damages for personal harm.
The compensation available in a particular case can depend on the severity and permanence of the injuries, medical and financial losses, available insurance coverage, comparative fault, and the strength of the supporting evidence.
Economic Damages
Economic damages address measurable financial losses that can be documented through medical bills, employment records, receipts, and, when necessary, expert evidence.
Recoverable economic damages may include:
- Medical expenses: Emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, medication, and rehabilitation connected to the motorcycle accident.
- Future medical care: Ongoing treatment, additional surgeries, therapy, and long-term care needed for a lasting injury.
- Lost wages: Income lost while a rider recovers from injuries or attends necessary medical appointments.
- Lost earning capacity: Reduced ability to earn income in the future when a serious or permanent injury limits the rider’s employment or career options.
- Property damage: The cost of motorcycle repair or replacement, helmet, protective equipment, and other property damaged in the crash.
- Other economic losses: Additional out-of-pocket costs such as transportation to treatment or necessary home modifications.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages address the personal losses that no receipt or bill can put a number to.
Recoverable non-economic damages may include:
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain and the daily limitations an injury imposes during recovery and afterward.
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement: Lasting visible effects of road rash, burns, or reconstructive surgery.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: Inability to ride, work, or take part in activities that mattered before the crash.
- Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder that can follow a serious motorcycle accident.
When a motorcycle accident results in death, Rhode Island law may provide a wrongful death action for statutory beneficiaries as well as separate claims for certain losses suffered by a surviving spouse, children, or parents, depending on the circumstances.
Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Accident in East Providence
The steps a rider takes after a motorcycle accident can affect both physical recovery and the evidence available if an injury claim follows.
Even when injuries initially appear minor, seeking medical care and preserving information about the crash can become important in the days and weeks afterward.
After a motorcycle accident in East Providence, consider taking these steps:
- Call 911 and report the crash: Notify law enforcement and request emergency medical assistance when necessary. A responding officer can document the scene and prepare a police accident report. Rhode Island law requires drivers involved in crashes resulting in injury to notify local or state police.
- Seek medical attention: Obtain prompt medical evaluation for pain, head trauma, internal injuries, or other symptoms. Medical records and bills can later document the treatment required because of the crash, and medical expenses may form part of a motorcycle accident claim.
- Document the accident scene: If you can do so safely, photograph the motorcycle, other vehicles, roadway, traffic controls, skid marks, debris, protective gear, and visible injuries. Photographic evidence may help establish vehicle positions, road conditions, damage, and other facts after the scene has been cleared.
- Exchange information and identify witnesses: Obtain the other driver’s name, contact information, license information, registration, and insurance details. Rhode Island DMV guidance also recommends obtaining identifying information from the other driver and documenting the responding officer when one is present. Collect the names and contact information of witnesses when possible.
- Avoid unnecessary discussions about fault: Exchange the information required after the crash, but avoid admitting blame or speculating about how the collision occurred. Use caution before giving detailed or recorded statements to the other driver’s insurance company.
- Preserve the motorcycle and damaged gear: Keep the motorcycle, helmet, clothing, and other damaged property when possible rather than repairing or disposing of them immediately. Physical evidence may be important when evaluating how the collision occurred and the extent of the resulting property damage.
- Keep records related to the accident: Save medical bills, treatment records, repair estimates, insurance correspondence, wage-loss documentation, photographs, and other communications or expenses connected to the crash.
- Notify your insurance company: Report the accident as required by your policy and provide accurate information. Obligations to your own insurer may differ from communications with the other driver’s insurance company.
- Consider speaking with a motorcycle accident lawyer: An attorney can investigate the collision, gather and preserve evidence, evaluate disputed fault, review available insurance coverage, and document damages. Legal representation may also help an injured rider pursue fair compensation supported by the evidence and Rhode Island law.
A driver involved in a crash causing injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage must generally submit a written accident report to the Rhode Island DMV within 21 days.
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Evidence That Can Strengthen a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Evidence can help establish how a motorcycle accident occurred, who may be responsible, and how the crash affected the injured rider.
Motorcycle accident cases may involve severe injuries as well as disputed accounts of speed, visibility, right of way, or other rider conduct.
Some crucial evidence can be lost, altered, or become more difficult to obtain as time passes, making prompt investigation and preservation important after a serious crash.
Evidence that may support a motorcycle accident claim includes:
- Police and accident reports: Reports may document the drivers and vehicles involved, witness information, roadway conditions, statements made at the scene, and any citations issued.
- Damaged motorcycle and protective gear: Damage to the motorcycle, helmet, clothing, and other equipment may provide information about the location and mechanics of the impact.
- Accident scene photographs: Photographs can preserve vehicle positions, skid or tire marks, debris, roadway conditions, traffic controls, property damage, and visible injuries before the scene changes.
- Witness statements: Independent witnesses may provide information about vehicle movements, traffic signals, right of way, speed, or other events immediately before the collision.
- Camera footage: Traffic cameras, business surveillance systems, dash cameras, or nearby residential cameras may capture the collision or events leading up to it.
- Vehicle data: Depending on the vehicle and available systems, electronic data may provide information about speed, braking, acceleration, or other vehicle activity shortly before or during the crash.
- Phone records: Records or other legally obtained phone data may help establish whether a driver was using or communicating through a device around the time of the collision.
- Medical records: Emergency records, diagnostic testing, treatment notes, imaging, and other medical documentation can establish the injuries diagnosed after the crash and the treatment the rider received.
- Financial and employment records: Medical bills, repair estimates, wage records, tax documents, and other records may help document the financial losses associated with the accident.
Our attorneys can investigate a motorcycle accident, gather available evidence, and take appropriate steps to preserve information that may be relevant to liability and damages.
Evidence can also help address disputed fault or assumptions about rider conduct when an insurer challenges how the collision occurred.
Marasco & Nesselbush: East Providence Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
A serious motorcycle accident can cause significant physical injuries, extended medical treatment, lost income, and lasting changes to a rider’s ability to work and live independently.
For some injury victims, the financial effects continue well beyond the initial hospital bills and may include future medical expenses, rehabilitation, diminished earning capacity, and other long-term losses.
Our law firm has represented injured Rhode Islanders since 1999.
Our personal injury lawyers investigate motorcycle crashes, evaluate disputed liability, document the medical and financial effects of serious injuries, and identify the insurance coverage that may contribute to a financial recovery.
We also evaluate settlement offers in light of the full record.
A fair settlement should account for the losses supported by the evidence rather than only the expenses that have accumulated immediately after the crash.
When reasonable terms cannot be reached, our attorneys can pursue the claim through litigation.
If you or a loved one was injured in an East Providence motorcycle accident, our attorneys can review what happened, explain your legal options, and discuss the compensation you deserve based on the evidence and Rhode Island law.
We offer free consultations and handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Marasco & Nesselbush to speak with an East Providence motorcycle accident attorney.
Our legal team represents clients throughout Rhode Island, with offices including East Providence, Providence, Warwick, Wakefield, Woonsocket, and Middletown.
