Jessica L. Basso, Esq

Auto Accidents

Auto accidents are a prevalent concern on the roads, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. When collisions occur, determining liability can be complex. Victims of auto accidents may pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. If you’ve been involved in an accident, reach out for support from a personal injury lawyer so you can fight for the compensation you deserve.

Slip & Fall

Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries and financial burdens. If you’ve been injured in such accidents, you should document the scene and seek medical attention, as well as get legal advice from a skilled slip and fall attorney to pursue compensation for your injuries. Basso Law LLC strives to help you seek justice and hold negligent parties accountable for their actions, helping you fight for your rights.

Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one due to negligence is a devastating experience. The firm provides compassionate support to families pursuing wrongful death claims, seeking to ease their burden during this difficult time.

Land Use

Understanding land use laws is crucial in personal injury cases involving property-related incidents. Attorney Jessica Basso offers guidance on land use issues, and strives to handle each case with precision.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

In some cases, alternative dispute resolution methods can offer efficient and effective resolutions. Attorney Jessica Basso explores ADR options to help clients reach favorable outcomes outside of traditional courtroom settings.

$2.7 Million – Wrongful Death

Jury returns a verdict of $2.7 million for pedestrian death. Attorney Jessica Basso tried the case in the Kent County Superior Court, securing one of the largest verdicts in recent Rhode Island history.

$2.6 Million – Motor Vehicle Accident

Attorney Jessica Basso secured a $2.6 million settlement for a vehicle passenger injured in a single-vehicle collision.  The matter was resolved expeditiously through mediation, with no prior settlement offers having been extended.

$530,000.00 – Motorcycle Accident

Attorney Jessica Basso secured liability and underinsured motorist settlements for a single individual followed protracted litigation.  This individual was struck by a motor vehicle while operating a motorcycle and suffered multiple, serious injuries.  The matter was finally resolved through mediation after counsel for the Defendant changed hands.

$385,000.00 – Slip and Fall

Attorney Jessica Basso settled a client’s slip and fall matter for $385,000.00 prior to arbitration.  The case involved issues both of liability and coverage, for which Ms. Basso was able to litigate simultaneously and successfully.

$350,000.00 – Slip and Fall

Attorney Jessica Basso secured a $350,000.00 settlement following arbitration on behalf of a woman who sustained knee injuries after falling on ice. Prior to arbitration, the liability insurance company offered the client nothing.

$290,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident

Attorney Jessica Basso obtained a $290,000.00 settlement on behalf of a young man who was injured as the result of a multi-car collision. The settlement was offered in the early stages of litigation, without her client having to endure further, protracted proceedings.

$240,000.00 – Negligence Claim

Attorney Jessica Basso obtained a $240,000.00 settlement on behalf of a young man who suffered a crush injury to his foot while on the job.  The settlement was procured through mediation, followed a lengthy period of litigation and arbitration.

$165,000.00 – Slip and Fall

During the course of mediation, Attorney Jessica Basso negotiated a $165,000.00 settlement on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell on ice, sustained significant shoulder injuries. Prior to mediation, neither of the two liability carriers would extend an offer of settlement.

$150,000.00 – Motor Vehicle Accident

Following a contested arbitration, Attorney Jessica Basso obtained an arbitration award of $150,000.00 on behalf of a woman who was injured during the course of a single motor vehicle accident. Prior to arbitration, the liability insurance carrier tried to place blame on an unidentified vehicle as having caused the collision. Attorney Jessica Basso fought hard to prove her case, and was successful for her client.

Will Contest – Prevailing Verdict

Following a five-day trial in the Kent County Superior Court, Attorney Jessica Basso prevailed in allowing the admission of a Will to probate, in the face of claims of undue influence and diminished capacity. In turn, Attorney Jessica Basso allowed the Decedent’s final wishes to be carried out.

Adverse Possession – Prevailing Verdict

Following a three-day trial in the Washington County Superior Court, Attorney Jessica Basso succeeded in challenging claims that her clients’ property could be “taken” by the neighbors by claims of adverse possession and acquiescence.

Land Use / Trespass – Prevailing Verdict

After a five-day trial in the Kent County Superior Court, Attorney Jessica Basso secured a prevailing verdict for her clients who had to be defended against a neighbor’s claims that they were unlawfully utilizing their own property.  As part of her successful defense, Ms. Basso utilized a real estate expert and historian who testified about the validity of old deeds and property boundaries dating back decades to more than a century.