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Highlighting Top Recognition in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law: Patrick C. Barry Recognized by Best Lawyers®

DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd. is proud to share that partner Patrick C. Barry has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®. Honored for his ongoing work in Rhode Island, Mr. Barry earned peer-reviewed recognition across two core practice areas: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.

For individuals and families navigating the aftermath of life-altering accidents or medical errors, industry honors provide an important benchmark. They offer an objective, outside perspective on an attorney’s skill, ethics, and professional standing within the legal community.

The Best Lawyers Selection Process

Best Lawyers is widely considered one of the most respected, peer-reviewed directory services in the legal profession. Unlike commercial lists where legal advertising space can simply be purchased, Best Lawyers selection relies on an exhaustive peer-review survey process.

Tens of thousands of leading attorneys confidentially evaluate their peers based on professional capability, trial performance, and ethical standards within their specific geographic location and practice areas. Because of this rigorous methodology, only about 5% of practicing attorneys across the United States are selected for inclusion each year. Earning a spot on the list reflects deep, sustained respect from colleagues, opposing counsel, and judges who observe an attorney’s work firsthand in the courtroom.

For Patrick C. Barry, this selection builds on a long track record of professional honors. Recognized by Best Lawyers over many consecutive years—including past honors as a Providence “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation—he also maintains an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest peer rating available—and has been named to the New England Super Lawyers list continuously since 2010.

Over 25 Years of Dedicated Civil Justice Practice in Rhode Island

Professional accolades mirror decades of hard work and courtroom leadership. In practice for over twenty-five years, Patrick C. Barry has established himself as an accomplished trial attorney and patient safety advocate throughout Rhode Island.

Throughout his career, Mr. Barry has successfully tried complex cases involving catastrophic harm, securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. His practice focuses heavily on high-stakes litigation, including:

  • Medical Negligence: Undiagnosed cancer, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and delayed treatment.
  • Obstetrical & Birth Trauma: Brain injury, cerebral palsy, and labor/delivery complications.
  • Catastrophic Personal Injury: Spinal cord injuries, amputations, and severe motor vehicle crashes.
  • Institutional & Custodial Negligence: Mental health treatment failures and wrongful death claims.

In 2018, Mr. Barry was named Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly “Lawyer of the Year” following a landmark $32,000,000 jury verdict in a catastrophic injury trial. That outcome underscores a persistent commitment: ensuring that negligent parties are held accountable when their actions disrupt human lives.

What This Recognition Means for Clients Across Rhode Island

While legal awards serve as an industry badge of honor, their true significance lies in what they mean for the client. Selecting an attorney after a devastating injury is a consequential decision. Peer-validated recognitions help clients make that choice with clarity and confidence.

When clients partner with an attorney recognized by Best Lawyers, they benefit directly in several key ways:

1. Leveraged Negotiating Strength

Insurance companies and corporate defense teams maintain detailed records on trial attorneys. They know which lawyers settle quickly and which lawyers are fully prepared to try a case to a verdict. High peer recognition signals to opposing parties that a claim will be pursued with absolute thoroughness, giving clients stronger leverage during settlement discussions.

2. Deep Regulatory and Medical Insight

Complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases depend on a master level of technical detail. Beyond his work at the trial bar, Mr. Barry served from 2005 to 2013 on the Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, following appointments by two successive governors. This regulatory leadership provided direct insight into medical standards of care—an invaluable asset when examining expert witnesses and dissecting clinical records.

3. Commitment to Legal Ethics and System Integrity

In 2022, Mr. Barry served as President of the Rhode Island chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only group requiring extensive trial experience and unblemished character. He also served two terms on the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. This level of service reflects a commitment to high ethical benchmarks.

Reflecting the Shared Values of DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd.

Individual honors reflect a firm-wide culture of collaboration and painstaking preparation. At DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., every case is built on a foundation of rigorous research, expert medical testimony, and meticulous trial preparation.

By investing the time and financial resources required to prepare every claim thoroughly from day one, the firm ensures that clients receive steadfast advocacy. Recognition from peer review organizations like Best Lawyers reinforces the firm’s overall mission: protecting injured individuals, restoring financial stability, and maintaining safety standards across Rhode Island.

Speak with Our Legal Team Today

If you or a family member has suffered a serious injury due to medical negligence, an auto accident, or a defective product in Rhode Island, having an experienced trial attorney in your corner is critical.

Contact the legal team at DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd. today to discuss your case and work with our experienced trial lawyers. We welcome the opportunity to review your situation, explain your legal rights, and help you chart a path forward.

Can You Take Legal Action If You Are Injured or Wake Up During Anesthesia?

When you go under anesthesia for a major surgery, you expect to wake up with the procedure complete and without any additional injuries. However, for some individuals, that isn’t what happens. They may find themselves waking up from anesthesia while the surgery is still ongoing, or discover that they sustained additional injuries while they were under.

If you are the victim of an anesthesia error, you may be able to seek compensation for your physical and psychological injuries through a medical malpractice lawsuit. By filing a lawsuit, you can hold the individuals and healthcare companies responsible for your injuries financially liable and prevent others from experiencing the same harm you did.

Injuries Caused by Anesthesia Malpractice

Anesthesia malpractice may include medication dosage errors, improper patient monitoring, and intubation errors. These errors can cause significant harm to patients, such as:

  • Brain injuries caused by an anesthesia overdose or a lack of oxygen
  • Nerve damage caused by needle placement or intubation errors
  • Paralysis resulting from extreme nerve damage
  • Stroke caused by incorrect anesthesia dosages paired with lax monitoring
  • Cardiac arrest caused by the failure to monitor a patient’s vital signs
  • Dental damage caused by improper intubation practices

What Is Anesthesia Awareness?

Anesthesia awareness occurs when a patient wakes up from anesthesia while still undergoing surgery. When this happens, the patient typically cannot move or inform the medical professionals of what has happened, leaving them to experience the continuation of their surgery while conscious.

Waking up during surgery can be a traumatic experience, leading victims to suffer from various psychological injuries, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These psychological injuries can be just as impactful as physical injuries caused by anesthesia malpractice, and may result from the same healthcare provider errors.

While you can seek compensation for your injuries related to anesthesia awareness, it’s crucial that you work with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to do so. These injuries aren’t visible, which can make it challenging to prove them and recover the compensation you need.

Who Could Be Liable for Anesthesia Errors During a Surgery?

In many cases of anesthesia errors, the anesthesiologist is the person who could be liable for your injuries. They’re the person responsible for making sure you receive the correct drug dosage, that you aren’t allergic to the drugs used, and that your vital signs stay at an expected level.

However, the anesthesiologist isn’t the only one who could be at fault. The medical facility could be at fault for negligently hiring or failing to properly train the anesthesiologist, or for failing to maintain their equipment. And the equipment manufacturer could be at fault if defects in the equipment contributed to the incident.

What Compensation Is Available for Anesthesia Malpractice Victims?

Through medical malpractice lawsuits filed against the parties responsible for your anesthesia-related injuries, you could seek compensation for:

  • Past and future medical costs
  • Loss of income or earning potential
  • Physical pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress, including fear of future medical treatment

Contact Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today

If you were injured or woke up during a surgery while under anesthesia in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, you may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. Contact DeLuca, Weizenbaum, Barry & Revens, Ltd., for a free consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney about your case.

Our team will help you explore your options for seeking compensation, including identifying the parties that could be financially responsible. We’ve successfully recovered millions for our deserving clients and are prepared to do what it takes to help you hold the parties who harmed you accountable.

What do you do when a nursing home is abusing a loved one?

Families often move older adults into nursing homes to protect their standard of living and ensure that they receive the medical support they require given their personal needs. Unfortunately, nursing homes often struggle to provide the kind of care that their residents require. Many nursing homes don’t have enough staff on hand and may make poor choices about who they hire because they don’t offer competitive wages.

Family members may begin to suspect that a loved one has experienced elder abuse at a nursing home. The types of abuse range from psychological and emotional abuse to financial and physical abuse. What should family members do when they believe that a loved one has experienced abuse in a nursing home?

Document everything thoroughly

Simply having an awareness of questionable practices at a nursing home won’t help someone take action on behalf of their loved one. They need proof of what has occurred. From photographing injuries and getting copies of bank statements that show someone has misused a loved one’s credit card to keeping written records of an older adult’s verbal reports of misconduct, there are many ways for the family to put together evidence that supports their claim of nursing home abuse and helps them take appropriate action.

Notify the facility, if appropriate

It may be possible to prevent abusive people from having direct contact with specific older adults or to have them removed from their positions when there is adequate evidence of misconduct.

Report the matter to regulatory agencies

Suspicions of elder abuse should not go ignored, as the situation could escalate and potentially endanger someone’s health. When a nursing home won’t take necessary action or when it appears that management is aware of the situation and ignoring or facilitating it, it may be necessary to alert Adult Protective Services about the abuse to protect not just a specific older adult but all of the residents at the facility.

Arrange for alternate accommodations

The more serious the abuse becomes, the more important it will be to move an older adult out of the facility where they have endured mistreatment. Securing a room at another nursing home may be an option, or family members may need to prepare to move someone temporarily back in with their children or grandchildren until better accommodations become available.

Especially in scenarios where a family has to absorb expenses, including moving costs and medical bills, it may be possible to pursue a claim against the facility for the misconduct and the practical impact elder abuse had on the family. Knowing what steps to take when there are warning signs of nursing home abuse may help those worried about the care that their loved one receives in an assisted living facility.

Why it’s so dangerous for someone to fall in a nursing home

Falls are a major concern as people grow older.  Changes in the immune system related to aging slow healing. A loss of bone density often affects people’s posture, which then leads to a shift in their center of gravity. People also have lower muscle mass as they get older. All of these realities can combine to cause older adults to fall and suffer particularly serious injuries as a result of their age.

A prior fall or elevated risk for one is certainly a primary motivation that inspires some family members to move a loved one into a nursing home. Unfortunately, sometimes the worst falls occur at long-term care facilities. Why are such falls such a serious concern for residents and their families?

A fall often leads to a significant medical decline

On its own, a fall may not be particularly severe, but age complicates the consequences. Older adults are more likely to suffer broken bones or painful soft tissue injuries that take weeks to subside. When an older adult ends up immobilized because of an injury, their quality of life will decrease in many cases.

They may start refusing food or experiencing cognitive issues that had not manifested previously. The stress combined with intense boredom can often aggravate pain levels. The issues older adults experience after a fall can lead to a cascade of medical events that may culminate in someone’s premature death.

How family members can help

Being an advocate for a loved one is always important, but even those who carefully research nursing home could still place their loved ones at a location where they fall. Although a large number of nursing home falls are preventable, they are a major safety concern for older adults dependent on the care of others in residential facilities.

Helping ensure that a loved one receives an appropriate standard of care so that they don’t apply to handle daily matters without support is one crucial means of preventing a fall. In some cases, family members may also need to take legal action following an incident where a loved one got hurt due to nursing home negligence.

Showing that a better standard of care or more staff would have prevented a loved one’s fall can help people successfully pursue a nursing home negligence claim. Seeking legal guidance from a professional who understands the ins and outs of such cases can help loved ones to accomplish this aim successfully.

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