Case Results

$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.

$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.

$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.