Personal injury · Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Claims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
When a vehicle injures a pedestrian or bicyclist, the evidence must show how the people and vehicle moved through the same place. Medical care and early evidence preservation come first.
Document the Location and Movement
Updated October 9, 2026.
Crosswalks, intersections, traffic signals, road layout, lighting, and visibility can become central to a pedestrian or bicycle claim. Describe where each person was moving and what happened immediately before impact. Photographs taken later should be identified as later photographs.
Witnesses, nearby business cameras, vehicle cameras, and police documentation may help explain the collision. Tell counsel about possible video sources promptly because recordings may be overwritten. Preserve the bicycle, helmet, clothing, and other damaged equipment when practicable.
Injury Evidence and Available Insurance
A person outside a vehicle may sustain injuries that require ongoing treatment and changes at work or home. We document the medical history, treatment course, restrictions, expenses, and lost income attributable to the collision.
The driver’s coverage is only one part of the review. Bring your household auto insurance information and any benefits or health insurance correspondence so counsel can determine whether other coverage or reimbursement issues need attention. Do not assume the absence of your own vehicle eliminates every insurance question.
What to Bring
- Collision date and location, police report details, witness contacts, and photographs.
- Description of the route, crossing, signals, lighting, and traffic conditions.
- Treatment information, medical bills, work-loss records, and damaged equipment information.
- Insurance letters, benefit payments, and any requested statement or release.
What if the Driver Says I Was at Fault?
An accusation is not the end of the review. Counsel must evaluate the evidence and the law that applies where the crash happened. Describe the facts candidly, including anything that may be disputed, so the advice reflects the complete situation.
Discuss the Next Step
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