• Newport, Rhode Island
  • Phone: 401-946-3200
  • Toll Free: 888-591-9976
  • We Serve Newport Clients At Our Warwick Office

Newport is one of Rhode Island's most iconic communities — a city of gilded age mansions, a world-class sailing culture, a thriving hospitality industry, and a significant Naval presence. It is also a city where accidents happen, workers get hurt, and families face difficult legal situations. When they do, Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum is ready to help. Our firm has been serving Rhode Island clients — including those in Newport County — since 1933, making us one of the state's most experienced and long-standing personal injury and family law firms.

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Newport's Unique Legal Environment

Newport County presents some distinctive personal injury and workers' compensation dynamics that set it apart from other parts of Rhode Island:

Tourism and Hospitality: Newport draws millions of visitors annually to Cliff Walk, the Breakers, Bellevue Avenue mansions, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. That volume of foot traffic, combined with a massive hospitality and service industry workforce, creates real risk for slip-and-fall accidents, hotel injuries, restaurant worker injuries, and related claims. Newport's cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and seasonal crowds add to the hazard profile.

The U.S. Naval Station Newport: The base employs thousands of military and civilian personnel. Civilian employees injured on or near the base may have specific workers' compensation and federal claims considerations that require experienced legal guidance.

Seasonal Workforce: Newport's large seasonal workforce in restaurants, hotels, events, and marine services faces heightened injury risk and sometimes encounters employers who are less forthcoming about workers' compensation obligations for seasonal employees. Our attorneys know how to protect seasonal workers' rights.

Marine and Boating Accidents: Newport's maritime culture means boating and marine-related accidents are a real concern, with unique liability considerations involving maritime law, recreational vessel accidents, and dock and marina injuries.

Busy Roads and Tourist Traffic: Thames Street, Bellevue Avenue, Memorial Boulevard, and the bridges connecting Newport to the mainland all see significant seasonal congestion that increases accident risk, particularly in summer.

Legal Services for Newport Area Residents and Workers

Car Accidents in Newport County

From summer-season congestion on Thames Street to year-round traffic on Route 138 and the Newport/Pell Bridge approach, Newport's roads present real danger. If you were hurt in a car accident in or around Newport, our attorneys will investigate the crash, handle the insurance companies, and fight for full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Don't accept an early settlement offer without talking to a lawyer — learn how insurers use lowball offers.

Slip and Fall / Premises Liability

Newport's hotels, restaurants, mansions open to the public, retail establishments on Thames Street, and historic venues all carry legal responsibility for visitor safety. When property owners fail to maintain safe conditions — whether a wet hotel lobby floor, an uneven Cliff Walk surface, or a poorly lit parking lot — and someone is hurt as a result, our premises liability attorneys hold them responsible. Newport's hospitality industry generates a significant number of these claims, and we know how to handle them effectively.

Workers' Compensation for Newport Workers

Newport's workforce includes hotel and restaurant employees, construction workers, retail staff, healthcare workers at Newport Hospital, military base civilian employees, and a large seasonal labor pool. If you were injured on the job in Newport or anywhere in Newport County, our Rhode Island workers' compensation lawyers will make sure you receive the benefits you are entitled to under state law. We handle claims for:

  • Hospitality and restaurant workers injured in slip-and-fall or kitchen accidents
  • Construction workers hurt on Newport's many renovation and new-build projects
  • Healthcare workers at Newport Hospital and surrounding facilities
  • Retail and seasonal employees who may not understand their workers' comp rights
  • Claims denied or disputed by employers or their insurers

Learn more: what to do after you've been injured at work in Rhode Island.

Motorcycle Accidents

Newport and the surrounding Ocean Drive, Aquidneck Island roads, and Route 138 are popular motorcycle routes, especially in summer. When a driver's negligence causes a motorcycle crash, the injuries can be severe. Our motorcycle accident attorneys know how to fight the unfair bias motorcyclists face and recover maximum compensation. See our Rhode Island Rider's Guide to Fair Compensation.

Bicycle Accidents

Newport is a cycling-friendly city, with many residents and tourists on bikes on the Cliff Walk, along Ocean Drive, and on city streets. When a vehicle strikes a cyclist, the consequences can be life-altering. Our bicycle accident lawyers represent injured cyclists and their families.

Pedestrian Accidents

Newport's busy summer streets and its historic downtown create real pedestrian hazards. If you were struck by a vehicle while on foot in Newport, our pedestrian accident attorneys will pursue every avenue of recovery on your behalf.

Dog Bite Injuries

Newport's neighborhoods and its many parks and public spaces create opportunities for dog bite incidents. Rhode Island's strict liability laws hold dog owners fully responsible. Our dog bite injury attorneys help victims recover compensation for medical costs, scarring, and emotional trauma.

Wrongful Death

The loss of a family member due to someone else's negligence — whether in a Newport car crash, a workplace accident, or a premises liability incident — demands accountability. Our wrongful death attorneys stand with Newport families through one of life's most devastating experiences and fight to hold responsible parties accountable.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Newport County has multiple assisted living and nursing care facilities. If a family member has suffered abuse or neglect in one of these facilities, our nursing home abuse lawyers will investigate and pursue justice.

Family Law & Divorce

Newport County families going through divorce, custody disputes, or child support matters need an attorney who is both skilled and sensitive to the emotional complexity of these situations. Our Rhode Island family law attorneys represent Newport residents in:

Why Newport Area Residents Choose Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum

  • Over 90 years serving Rhode Island – We have been fighting for Rhode Island families since 1933, and Newport County clients are a valued part of that history.
  • No fee unless we win – Personal injury and workers' comp cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront.
  • Free consultations – We offer free initial consultations by phone, online, or in person at our Warwick office.
  • Proven results – See our case results and hear from satisfied clients throughout Rhode Island.
  • Flexible access – We offer telephone and remote consultations for Newport area clients, and our Warwick office is accessible via I-95 and Route 138.

Newport's Trusted Choice for Personal Injury and Family Law

From a car accident on the Newport Bridge approach to a slip-and-fall injury at a Thames Street restaurant to a contested divorce at Newport Family Court, Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum has the experience, resources, and commitment to fight for Newport residents. We have been doing it for over 90 years, and we are ready to help you.

Call us at 401-946-3200 or contact us online for a free consultation. We handle personal injury and workers' comp cases on contingency — no fee unless we win.

Getting to Our Office from Newport

Our office is located at 117 Metro Center Blvd, Suite 1003, Warwick, RI 02886, approximately 30 miles from Newport — about 35–40 minutes via Route 138 West and I-95 North. We also offer phone and remote consultations for Newport clients who prefer not to travel.

  1. From downtown Newport, take Broadway / Route 138 West toward the Newport/Pell Bridge
  2. Cross the Newport/Pell Bridge toward Jamestown and North Kingstown
  3. Continue on Route 138 West, then merge onto I-95 North
  4. Take Exit 12A (Greenwich Avenue / Warwick)
  5. Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue
  6. Turn right onto Metro Center Boulevard
  7. Use the back entrance — turn right upon entering; we are the first office on the right on the first floor

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