West Warwick Civil Litigation Lawyers

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Litigation Lawyers in West Warwick

In West Warwick, Rhode Island, "civil litigation" refers to the legal procedures involved in resolving legal disputes that do not include allegations of criminal conduct. Either public or private entities can be involved.

In West Warwick, Rhode Island, the purpose of civil litigation is not punishment or retribution for the wrongdoer, or to deter future wrongdoing.

West Warwick, Rhode Island civil litigation is instead designed to make sure that individuals who injure someone else due to intentional or negligent conduct are made to compensate their victims for the harm they caused. This compensation almost always takes the form of money. Other relief, such as injunctions, can also be made available under some circumstances, but this is rare.

Common subjects of civil litigation in West Warwick, Rhode Island

There are many different contexts in which civil litigation can arise in West Warwick, Rhode Island. After all, people seem quite creative at finding ways to wrong each other. However, only a few contexts lead to civil litigation in West Warwick, Rhode Island with significant frequency.

Employment: There are many different ways in which the employer / employee relationship can lead to civil litigation in West Warwick, Rhode Island. They include violation of wage and hour laws, discrimination, and injuries suffered on the job.

Personal Injury: When somebody suffers an injury at the hands of someone else, they are legally entitled to compensation from the person who injured them. They usually seek this compensation through civil litigation in West Warwick, Rhode Island courts. This compensation can come in a few different forms, such as money, or a court order compelling the defendant to do something (or stop something they're already doing), known as an "injunction." However, injunctive relief is only granted when no amount of monetary relief can adequately compensate the plaintiff.

Family: In West Warwick, Rhode Island, the relationships between family members are never simple. So, it's not surprising that conflict can arise between spouses. These conflicts most often have to do with divorce, child support, and child custody.

How Can a West Warwick, Rhode Island Lawyer Help?

Civil litigation in West Warwick, Rhode Island can get very perplexing, and emotions can run high throughout the process. Furthermore, individuals are often faced with civil litigation when they least expect it.

Accordingly, it's a good idea to at least consult with a West Warwick, Rhode Island civil litigation attorney if you think that you might be involved in civil litigation in the near future.

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Life in West Warwick

West Warwick is located in Rhode Island's Kent County. Per the 2010 census, its population is 29,191 people.

The city is surrounded by the Pawtuxet River. An unfortunate incident involving the Pawtuxet was that in 2010, extreme rainfall caused the water level to rise approximately 21 feet. This caused flooding throughout must of the city.

Popular sites include Arctic, Centerville, Clyde, Lippitt Mill and Natick.

West Warwick, along with surrounding cities, together comprise of a very competent legal force. Attorneys in the wide area practice in many fields of law and are very experienced. Thus residents do not have to travel far to seek competent legal counsel.

Overall, Westwarwick is a charming, quaint place to live or visit!

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