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Karns & Kerrison
Since 1974, Karns & Kerrison has been serving injured individuals and families throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, providing personalized legal services for victims of negligence. Our Rhode Island personal injury attorneys have more than 85 years of combined legal experience, as well as the skills, resources, and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws to help you navigate the legal system.

We are a family firm that focuses our practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those involving traumatic brain injury, vehicle accidents, product liability, and more. We understand the devastating and far-reaching impact of severe, life-altering injuries; that is why we provide compassionate and tireless advocacy for our clients.
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We work together to provide our Rhode Island clients with beneficial solutions to their important legal issues. With a strong focus on victims who are suffering because of another party's negligence or have been injured on the job, our Rhode Island personal injury lawyers work hard to obtain maximum compensation for their losses and future needs.
Joshua Karns, a graduate of the Tulane University School of Law, has been practicing law since 2004. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Oregon Bar Associations. Joshua's practice focuses on civil litigation and bankruptcy. He represents people throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts who have been injured as a result of the negligence of others.
Rachel K. Kerrison was born and raised in Southern New England. She graduated cum laude from Boston College in 2003 with a Bachelors Degree in marketing. She later attended Roger Williams University Law School where she received her law degree in 2007. Rachel is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bars as well as admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
When another person, company, or entity acts negligently and you are injured as a result, you have the right to take legal action. By filing a personal injury claim, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses.
As members of the AAJ, we are committed to promoting a fair, effective justice system that allows for victims of misconduct or negligence to obtain the justice they deserve. Members of the Rhode Island Association for Justice follow the organization's mission: Working together to ensure equality.

The Rhode Island Bar Association has been working to uphold and protect federal and state laws since 1898, with an emphasis on maintaining a democratic government and honoring the justice system.Membership with the DC Bar provides us with access to legal research materials, professional service providers, and more that can be used for the benefit of our clients.
Reviews (9)
Melissa Matos
Melissa Matos
Feb 02, 2022
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Sarah and her staff have been so great to me throughout this whole stressful situation I was in. They are so profesional,kind and helpful in everything they do. I just want to say thank you so much for everything you guys did for me!!! I will recommend this place 1000 percent to anyone that needs a lawyer!
Melissa Matos
Melissa Matos
Aug 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
All the staff here is wonderful each and everyone of them always kept in contact with me with my case and never had any problems. If you are looking for someone that cares and will fight for you, this is the place to come!
Debbie Amarant
Debbie Amarant
Mar 04, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Karns and Kerrison are professional, pay attention to every detail, and responsive. From a simple conversation to ease anxiety to a complex situation they are always there . Highly recommend.
Steve R.
Steve R.
Dec 31, 2019
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Rachel and Jude at Karns Law are such great people! They're ready to help, easy to work with, they keep you informed at every step, and they're good at what they do! Highly recommend!
Lori Aguiar
Lori Aguiar
Dec 30, 2019
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Jude was wonderful in helping me settle my workman's comp case. He was patient and took time to make sure I understood everything - and his attention to detail was amazing! I felt like he really cared about me and my long-term future.
Barry Smith
Barry Smith
Dec 03, 2019
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Bob Karns is the best, he treated me like I was his only client. He fought hard with the insurance companies involved and got way more than I could ever imagine, never had to go to court. I would highly recommend.
Chris Gomes
Chris Gomes
Aug 29, 2019
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Jude is a straight up man. He helped me on my workers comp claim and made sure I was taken care of.
Joseph Dutra
Joseph Dutra
Jan 06, 2016
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Karns Law Group is great. Jude Kerrison handled my worker's compensation case perfectly. Bob Karns resolved my third party case perfectly and did a great job. Both cases were handled perfectly from start to finish.
Peter Turner
Peter Turner
Jul 03, 2015
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Exceptional service for my Workers Comp and 3rd party case. They were very professional, and I highly recommend them.