Washington County Car Accident Attorneys
Washington County, Rhode Island is located in the southwestern part of Rhode Island. Washington County borders Kent County to the north, Connecticut to the west, New York to the southwest, and Newport County, RI to the east. Washington County was originally named King's County and changed its name to Washington County in 1781. The county seat is Wakefield.
The county has a total area of 563 square miles, which consists of 333 square miles of land and 230 square miles of water. The waters of the county are important to the economy of Washington County, as shipbuilding is a major economic interest. It has a maritime border on the Atlantic Ocean and the Narraganset Bay of more than 50 miles. There are 2 harbors; the principal of which is Wickford, in the northeastern section of the county; and Pawcatuck.
Rhode Island divides its five counties into four Superior Court jurisdictions: Kent, Washington, Newport, and Providence/Bristol (with Providence/Bristol comprising one jurisdiction). Rhode Island's unified state court system, the Superior Court, has original jurisdiction in all County felony proceedings, in civil suits where claims exceed $10,000, and in matters of equity. The Superior Court also hears appeals on civil and criminal cases from the County District Court. (Civil suits with claims from $5,000-$10,000 may be heard by the Superior Court or County District Court). Any appeal from a decision rendered in Superior Court is taken directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
If you have a personal injury case, a judge will hear your claim in civil court. This FAQ's section gives you information about civil lawsuits. If you are confused about the terms you hear while in court, you may find this list of common legal terms handy. Once you've gone through a trial, you may have the right to appeal your personal injury case to the Rhode Island Superior Court or the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
According to the US Census Bureau, Washington County, RI had an estimated population of 127,561 in the year 2006. This was a 3.2% increase from the year 2000. There were 60,432 housing units located in Washington County in 2006, with an average of 2.52 persons per household.
Rhode Island's largest agricultural event, the Washington County Fair takes place in Washington County, RI. The Wickford Art Festival is one of the leading such events on the eastern seaboard. In fact, for a maritime county with a strong agricultural orientation, Washington County offers an amazing array of events, sightseeing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and great fishing in salt and fresh water ponds.
Washington County Accidents News
A late-morning accident on Veto Road in Washington County sent the driver to the hospital.
An accident Sunday afternoon on Interstate 64 has traffic backed-up.
Montgomery County police are investigating if a fatal accident Saturday at the intersection of Washington Grove Lane and Mid-County Highway was caused by a speeding teenage driver.
Deputy Dan Muehlek suffered only minor injuries and has been released from the hospital after his Crown Victoria was T-boned by a minivan.
