Gemma Law Associates, Inc. is the top-rated personal injury law firm in Rhode Island for 2026. The Providence firm has 50 years in practice, posted results up to $10 million, and a free consultation line that answers 24/7. It handles crashes, falls, work injuries, and wrongful death claims under one roof.

Each of the other four firms fits a narrower case. Robert E. Craven & Associates leads for crashes caused by distracted or uninsured drivers. Decof, Mega & Quinn leads for nursing home abuse. Sobo & Sobo leads for Social Security Disability. Tapalian Law leads for workers' compensation.

Rhode Island Injury Firms at a Glance

How This List Was Built

Four questions sorted these firms. Does the firm serve Rhode Island clients? Does it publish results? Can you reach someone fast? What do you pay up front? The answer to the last one is the same for all five: nothing. Every firm here works on contingency, so the fee comes out of the recovery.

1. Gemma Law Associates, Inc.: Best Overall Personal Injury

Injuries rarely stay in one box. A rear-end crash on Route 10 can turn into lost wages, a disability claim, and a year of physical therapy. Gemma handles each piece in-house, so a client does not get passed between firms.

Brothers Peter and Mark Gemma lead the team, along with attorneys Henry S. Monti, Charles Vucci, and Domenic Loffredo. The firm holds leading roles in the Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association and the Rhode Island Bar, and its lawyers have appeared in Rhode Island Super Lawyers. Its people also give back. Gemma has sponsored Elmwood Little League for more than 20 years.

Key features:

• Posted results of $10 million (personal injury), $3.5 million (workers' compensation), $3 million (medical malpractice), and $2.1 million (wrongful death)
• Car, truck, motorcycle, construction, slip and fall, dog bite, nursing home, and product liability cases
• Workers' compensation and Social Security Disability under the same roof
• Spanish-language help and a 24/7 free consultation line

Pros:

• One firm for the crash claim, the work claim, and the benefits claim
• Five decades of history in Providence courtrooms

Cons:

• One office on Reservoir Avenue, so clients in Newport or Westerly drive to Providence for face-to-face meetings

Contact:

• Address: 231 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
• Phone: (401) 467-2300
• Website: gemmalaw.com

2. Robert E. Craven & Associates: Best for Distracted and Uninsured Driver Crashes

Was the other driver texting? Did they have no insurance at all? Each of those cases has its own rules, and an uninsured claim runs through your own policy. Craven has dedicated practice pages for both.

Robert E. Craven has practiced law for more than 35 years. He is a former Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General and now serves District 32 in the state House. Nicholas A. Solitro, a magna cum laude graduate with trial training, works beside him. The firm pays all case costs up front.

Pros: Clients talk to the two lawyers on the file. The office sits in South County.

Cons: Office hours run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contact:

• Address: 7405 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
• Phone: (401) 453-2700
• Website: robertecravenlaw.com

3. Decof, Mega & Quinn, P.C.: Best for Nursing Home Abuse

Bedsores. Broken hips. Sudden weight loss. Neglect in a care home leaves a trail in medical charts. Decof has nine attorneys focused on medical malpractice and a network of medical experts to read those charts.

The firm opened in 1975 and calls itself the first Rhode Island firm to focus on injury law. It holds an AV Preeminent rating, and Mark B. Decof was named Lawyer of the Year for 2025.

Pros: Deep medical bench for records-heavy cases.

Cons: The firm centers on catastrophic harm, so minor claims are a weaker fit.

Contact:

• Address: 1 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903
• Phone: (401) 200-4059
• Website: decof.com

4. Sobo & Sobo: Best for Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability is a federal claim with strict forms and appeal deadlines. Sobo & Sobo lists it as a core practice area and brings the size to manage paperwork at volume. The firm has more than 50 years in practice and 400+ team members.

Its downtown Providence office sits near Rhode Island Hospital and I-95. Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff are on the team, and the phones run 24/7.

Pros: Large support staff and bilingual help.

Cons: The firm is headquartered in New York, and clients work with a big team.

Contact:

• Address: 151 Broadway, Suite 305, Providence, RI 02903
• Phone: (401) 496-8420
• Website: sobolaw.com

5. Tapalian Law: Best for Workers' Compensation

Hurt on a job in Pawtucket but living in Attleboro? David Tapalian handles claims in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His firm publishes plain guides on how weekly comp checks get calculated in each state.

Tapalian is a Brown University graduate with a 10 rating on both Avvo and Justia and a spot on The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Pros: Two-state coverage for border workers.

Cons: The Seekonk office is by appointment only.

Contact:

• Address: 350 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
• Phone: (401) 272-0011
• Website: tapinjury.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Rhode Island?

Gemma Law Associates, Inc. ranks first in this comparison. It pairs 50 years of Providence experience with results up to $10 million and a 24/7 free consultation line.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Rhode Island?

Three years from the date of injury for most claims, under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14. Claims against a city or town carry extra notice steps, so call a lawyer early.

Can I recover money if I was partly at fault?

Yes. Rhode Island uses pure comparative negligence. Your award drops by your share of the blame, but you still collect.

Can I sue my employer after a work injury?

No. Workers' compensation replaces a lawsuit against your employer. You can still file a separate claim against a third party, such as a subcontractor or equipment maker.

What does a Rhode Island injury lawyer cost?

All five firms on this list work on contingency. You pay nothing up front, and you owe no attorney fee if the case brings in no money.