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Largest Settlements
AUTO ACCIDENT SETTLEMENTS
A young child was hit by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian and was killed. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another trial attorney and the case settled before trial.
$3.5 Million Settlement
Our client was injured in a rear-end collision with a tractor-trailer
truck and the vehicle burst into flames. She suffered a fractured
vertebrae in her spine, lacerations and burns. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another trial attorney and the case settled before trial.
$1 Million Settlement
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
A middle-aged man broke his ankle. After undergoing surgery he
developed an infection in the bone and had to have his leg amputated
below the knee. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney
who brought the case to trial.
$7.5 million Settlement
DOG BITE INJURIES
Our client was a young boy who was attacked by a dog while at
a friend’s home. The dog latched on to the boy’s nose
requiring him to undergo plastic surgery.
$400,000 Settlement
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Redux
A middle-aged woman sustained serious heart valve injury (i.e.
primary pulmonary hypertension) from taking a prescribed diet drug
Redux, which contains Fen/Phen. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced drug injury
firm who settled the case.
$2.5 million Settlement
SLIP AND FALL
While at work, the client was walking down a flight of stairs, which collapsed causing him to sustain a serious lower back injury requiring surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another slip & fall attorney, who settled the case.
$850,000 Settlement
Our client fell in the parking lot of a local motel. The lot was covered with a layer of ice, topped with a layer of snow. He suffered fractured vertebrae and ruptured disc in his lower back. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with a local attorney who settled the claim.
$300,000 Settlement
NURSING HOME NEGLEGENCE
An 83 year-old woman developed severe bedsores while in a nursing
home and was hospitalized. Her daughter contacted our office. Our
firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the
case.
$400,000 Settlement
ASBESTOS
A pipefitter, employed by a RI company (Electric Boat) was exposed to asbestos on the job. Mesothelioma, an injury caused only by exposure to asbestos, was the cause of his death. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced asbestos attorney, who was successful in pursuing Settlements from numerous companies.
$1 million in total Settlements
Do I Have An Asbestos/Mesothelioma Lawsuit?
Repeated exposure to asbestos has been scientifically and medically linked to severe respiratory complications such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. In relation to asbestos exposure and many other dangerous substances, we are working with some of the leading attorneys who handle these cases. A claim and/or Asbestos lawsuit can be filed on your behalf and there is no fee until you receive an award or settlement.
For many years now, it has been well known that repeated exposure to asbestos could cause some very severe health complications. Because the majority of asbestos-related side effects do not show up for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years after exposure, lawsuits may still be filed on your behalf even if your last exposure to asbestos was 50 years ago.
Do I Have An Asbestos/Mesothelioma Lawsuit?
Many asbestos manufacturers and distributors knew for decades that asbestos was hazardous, yet made a business decision not to warn people of those hazards. As a result, you may have a right of recovery against those manufacturers. As stated earlier, keep in mind that, even if your last exposure to asbestos was many years ago, you may still have a valid claim. The relevant time for the statute of limitations in most states is 2 years after diagnosis, not 2 years after exposure. In both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the relevant time period is 3 years after diagnosis.
Compensation from an asbestos lawsuit can help provide financial assistance for the costs of medical treatment and provide compensation for your pain and suffering. Your compensation will be determined by factors such as lost income, the laws in your state, and the parties responsible. Compensation for mesothelioma can vary from several thousand to several million dollars. Getting the highest possible compensation for your damages requires tough and experienced personal injury attorneys. If you suffer from asbestosis or mesothelioma, we can help. Our experienced injury lawyers and associated medical experts are ready to work for you to help you win a fair, efficient, and just award for your claim.
Contact the Law Offices of d'Oliveira & Associates
Attorney Paul d'Oliveira and his Associate Attorneys have settled thousands of personal injury cases over the past 23 years. We know the best asbestos & mesothelioma lawyers for your specific type of case in RI and MA, and are committed to helping you find the best lawyer to represent you. Remember the attorneys we work with do not charge a fee until you recover an award or a settlement for your case. While this firm maintains joint responsibility, asbestos & mesothelioma cases are referred to a local attorney in your area who is experienced in litigating these types of cases. Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.