Do you think you or a family member became ill because of the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC? Are you wondering how to file a lawsuit? If the answer is yes—then read this. Per the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, you have two years from August 10, 2022...
How to Respond to an Initial Personal Injury Settlement Offer in RI
July 31, 2022 ■ Mark Gemma
Personal InjuryDid you know that your personal injury lawsuit could be settled before it ever reaches a courtroom? Only a small percentage of personal injury cases actually go to trial, and that’s good news. In many cases, it means that you can get the compensation you deserve much more quickly and...
Gemma Law Supports Elmwood Little League: 21 Years of Sponsorship
May 20, 2022 ■ Peter Gemma
Firm NewsGemma Law Associates, Inc. will back you up in sports and with your personal injury case. Alfred Gemma began his personal injury law firm, Gemma Law Associates, Inc., in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1979. Now Peter and Mark Gemma run the law firm. Providence has always been their home. It's...
March is National Ladder Safety Month. According to the American Ladder Institute, more than 100 people die, and thousands of others suffer disabling injuries in ladder-related accidents each year. So, take a few extra minutes to make sure your work area is set up properly. Here are some helpful...
Mark Gemma and Ruth Bader Ginsburg having a conversation over dessert at Roger Williams School of Law. This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and remember the incredible women who have paved the way for us. This year, we’re honoring the late...
Gemma Law Associates, Inc. Earns 2022 Best Law Firm Ranking
November 18, 2021 ■ Mark Gemma
Workers' CompensationWe are proud to announce that Gemma Law Associates, Inc. has been recognized as a Best Law Firm for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®. Law firms recognized must demonstrate professional excellence and...
Workers’ compensation is a program that gives financial aid to employees who become injured at work or suffer from medical conditions related to their job. It’s also called workers’ comp, workman’s compensation, or workman’s comp. If you’ve become injured or disabled on the job in Rhode Island, you may be...
Popular Vaping Products Causing Serious Lung Injuries In 2019, over 5 million youths reported using e-cigarettes, an alarming increase from the 3.6 million who were using e-cigarettes in 2018. Those numbers are frightening considering the addictive nature of e-cigarettes and the potential damage it can cause. Because the ingredients and...
Although there are far fewer major auto accidents per year in Road Island than other states, it’s still important to know what to do if you’re in an accident and how to cope with the aftermath. Below, our Rhode Island car accident lawyers discuss what steps to take immediately after...
What Families Should Do After a Fatal Accident in Rhode Island
May 02, 2019 ■ Peter Gemma
Personal InjuryIf a loved one was recently killed in an accident, our law firm sends their sincere condolences to you and your family. You’re undoubtedly grieving, and you likely have questions about what to do next. Below, the Rhode Island injury lawyers at Gemma Law discuss what steps to take following...