Pawtucket Car Accident Lawyers- d’Oliveira & Associates

Should you ever become involved in a car accident, you should seek the advice of an experienced and local Pawtucket car accident attorney. Car accidents can cause life-changing injuries that can result in long-term physical problems. Hiring an experienced Pawtucket attorney can be the difference between being properly compensated and “made whole” or being made a victim twice.

Our law firm provides every client with a personal attorney-client experience designed to get you the complete compensation for your injuries while counseling you during the course of your case, making sure you understand everything that is going on with your case. We have serviced thousands of satisfied clients and we have gotten them excellent settlements or awards on their personal injury cases. Call (401) 365-6001 to talk to our attorneys in Pawtucket to find out what your options are.

Get Free Consultations, No Fee Until Your Case Settles

The fact is, if you drive in a city and if you become the victim of a car accident, an experienced Pawtucket accident injury lawyer is what you need the most. Initial consultations are typically free and we charge a third of your settlement award. So if you are concerned about fees, we are always paid on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees unless the car accident attorney settles your case out of court or obtains an aware at arbitration or in court.

Don’t Try to Handle A Serious Injury Case Yourself

Most knowledgeable Pawtucket personal injury lawyers would tell you never to handle your case alone. That’s because insurance companies look out for their interests, not yours. Insurance adjusters, investigators, and insurance company lawyers will do what they can to save the insurance company money by paying you the least amount of money they can.

Put a Skilled Attorney on Your Side

An experienced Pawtucket car accident advocate will argue your case for you. Our attorneys possess the skills, experience and dedication to guide you through the process of dealing with the insurance company. They are familiar with local insurance and liability laws, and our firm has the resources to prepare a strong case on your behalf. Our highly skilled and experienced car accident attorneys, paralegals and staff will work hard to ensure you get all the compensation you deserve.

Our Pawtucket office services clients in the following areas: Central Falls, North Providence, Lincoln, Cumberland and surrounding areas.

Pawtucket Person Injury Lawyer Local Office

11 George St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 365-6001

Automobile accidents involving bicycles happen more often than you might think.  These types of accidents occur because of a variety of reasons such as road hazards, distracted driving, carelessness, and product defects.  If you are involved in a bicycle accident, it is important to seek legal counsel immediately.  The Law Offices of d’Oliveira and Associates, P.C., are prepared to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident.

We understand that a bicycle accident can be confusing.  First, get medical help.  Then, if you are able, it is important to take the right steps to get the help that is needed in order to get the compensation that you deserve. 

If you are involved in a bicycle accident, follow the steps below to ensure your safety and protect your legal rights.

1. Call the police and wait for their arrival.

It is important to make sure that you call the police and wait for them to arrive to the accident scene.  Even if your injuries are minor, you need to file a police report.  You may not realize the full extent of your injuries until hours or even days after the accident. 

While you are waiting for the police to arrive, do not talk with the driver except to get contact and insurance information.  It is unnecessary to try and get the driver to admit fault.  Let the police handle all interactions.

2. Tell the police your side of the story.

Make sure that you tell the police the details of what happened in your own words.  It is also important to mention injuries to the police officer.

Be cooperative and remember that a police report may aid in your case.

3. Take down driver and witness information.

Get as much information from the driver as possible.

This includes name, phone number, car make and model, insurance information and driver’s license information.

If any witnesses are present, try to get names and phone numbers as well as any other important information that they might offer.

4. Document all information while it is fresh in your memory.

Take note of all information that you can remember.  This includes details about the accident, road conditions, injuries that occurred, and anything else that may be helpful.

It is important that you also take care to preserve accident evidence.  This may include pictures of injuries and damage to your bike or equipment. 

5. Consult with a professional.

Get the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. 

An injury attorney will be able to advise you on the next steps as well as answer your questions and address your concerns.

Your attorney will also be able to communicate with the insurance company and represent you in court.

You should not attempt to try to handle a complex legal issue such as a bicycle accident on your own!
The Law Offices of d’Oliveira and Associates, P.C., are prepared to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident. Email us or call now for FREE case evaluation. For your convenience, our telephones are answered 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (1-800-992-6878). CALL NOW.

The Law Offices of d’Oliveira and Associates, P.C., know that if a loved one has died, you are devastated, overwhelmed, stressed, and scared.  While we can’t turn back the hands of the clock and bring your loved one back, we can help. 

If a loved one has died through the negligence of another person, you and your family may be able to receive financial compensation for your loss.  You can recover if your loved one’s death was caused by the negligence, carelessness, malpractice, wrongful act, or inaction of a person (or company).

Infamous wrongful death case:  O.J. Simpson

The civil case against O.J. Simpson for the deaths of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson was a wrongful death case.  The parents of both victims sued O.J. Simpson in civil court and were awarded over $33 million dollars. 

The burden of proof in a civil case is a “preponderance of the evidence;” it is a lower burden than that in a criminal case, which is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”

To understand “preponderance of the evidence,” picture a football field, which is a hundred yards long.  To prove your wrongful death case and receive financial compensation for your losses, you need to get the ball to the 51-yard line.

In a criminal case, the football has to be in the end zone.

In the O.J. Simpson case, prosecutors were unable to prove criminal guilt beyond a reasonable doubt; however, the wrongful death attorneys were able to prove that he was guilty by a preponderance of the evidence.

If someone has killed one of your loved ones, he or she can be prosecuted in criminal court for murder or manslaughter and sued in civil court for wrongful death. 

Common wrongful death case examples

Cases against:

·        Tobacco companies

·        Drunk drivers

·        Negligent drivers

·        Doctors and other medical professionals

·        Manufacturers of defective products

·        Airlines

·        Violent people

Applicable damages (compensation for you)

As a family member, you may recover for:

·        Funeral and burial expenses

·        Medical bills

·        Lost wages

·        Loss of benefits

·        Loss of companionship

·        Mental distress

·        General damages

·        Punitive damages

Get help as soon as possible

It is imperative that you seek legal help as soon as possible. 

Evidence must be preserved.  Often memories fade and physical evidence is lost.  As soon as you call our law offices, we will get to work, investigating your case and preserving evidence.

Additionally, each state has a mandated time limit for filing wrongful death claims.  If your case isn’t filed by the deadline, known as the “statute of limitations,” you will not be permitted to file it.  This means that you will never recover financial compensation for your losses.

Where to get help

What do you do if you think your loved one was killed due to someone’s negligence?  Call the Law Offices of d’Oliveira & Associates now.  Our firm can help families just like yours.  We will work aggressively to assert your rights and get you the compensation you and your family need and deserve.  Email us or call now for FREE case evaluation.   For your convenience, our telephones are answered 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (1-800-992-6878). CALL NOW.

What is Cerebral Palsy? 

• If medical personnel indicate that something during your labor and delivery should have been done differently or that something shouldn’t have happened as it did.
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• Your baby is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
• A medical specialist visits your baby.
• Forceps or vacuum extraction were used.
• Your baby was either blue at birth or did not cry at birth.
• Your baby scored low on the Apgar test. Apgar scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest possible score.
• A cesarean is performed after hours and hours of attempted natural delivery.
• The umbilical cord was wrapped around your baby’s neck during delivery.
• Your baby’s heart rate dropped during delivery.
• The baby has to stay in the hospital more than one night.
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• What you must prove
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• Your baby suffered brain injury. 
• Your baby’s doctor or your doctor (or any other medical professional) did not follow proper medical protocol during prenatal care or labor and delivery. 
• The failure to follow proper medical protocol caused your baby’s brain injury.

Where to get help

The statute of limitations – don’t miss the deadline

If you’re like most people, you’ve heard of Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP), but aren’t quite clear on what it means for you and your loved ones.  If you have any questions or concerns, email us or give us a call (1-800-992-6878).  We answer 24/7, for your convenience, if you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident.  The Law Offices of d’Oliveira and Associates have prepared this list of frequently asked questions to introduce you to Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP).

What is Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection?

Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is an entitlement program designed to pay for a base level of medical care for all Massachusetts residents injured in car accidents.  It is based on the political philosophy that all people are entitled to medical care for injuries stemming from a car accident, no matter who’s at fault. 

What losses does PIP cover?

PIP pays for medical care and lost wages resulting from your injuries, arising within the first two years following the car accident in which you were injured.

How much does PIP pay?

If you have your own medical insurance, PIP pays the first $2,000 of medical care and then your own insurance kicks in.  If you don’t have medical insurance, or have medical insurance through the state of Massachusetts (MassHealth), PIP covers the first $8,000 of medical care. Additionally, up to 75% of lost wages may be recovered.

How do I get my PIP payout?

As with all insurance and legal programs, there is paperwork to be filed.  The PIP lawyers with the Law Offices of d’Oliveira and Associates will take care of all of the paperwork for you so that you can focus on what’s really important, getting better.

Is there anything else I need to know about PIP?

Oddly, PIP applies to car accidents, but not motorcycle accidents.  However, if you’re injured by someone else riding a motorcycle, you are covered by PIP.  It can be a tad complicated.
What should you do if you or a loved one has been in a car accident?  Make sure you collect your rightful Massachusetts Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits.  Protect your rights, pay your bills, and keep more money in your pocket. Email us or call now for FREE case evaluation.  For your convenience, our telephones are answered 24 hours a day and 7 days a week (1-800-992-6878.)  CALL NOW.

Personal injury lawsuits can be filed when a person has received an injury because of the unreasonable actions of another. Depending on what type of personal injury case you are pursuing, the injury can either be physical or emotional. Most personal injuries fall under the category or title of “tort.” Tort law is a segment of civil law. Civil law differs from criminal law because in a civil lawsuit the injured person (the plaintiff) brings the case to the attention of the courts. Criminal law cases, by contrast, typically will be brought on behalf of the injured person by a representative of the State (usually the prosecuting attorney). Torts can be intentional, negligent, or strict liability. 

Commonly, personal injury lawsuits result from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or other automobile accidents. However, if you are suffering as a result of a different cause, you may also have an avenue of recourse against the actor or entity that caused your injury. For example, if you are on someone else’s property and fall because of a slippery wet floor, or inadequate maintenance of snowy and icy walkways, you may have a “slip and fall” case. Typically, the actor or entity must first owe you a “duty of care” before they can be held liable for any resulting injury. Additionally the person who owed this duty must have acted unreasonably in failing to ensure safe conditions.

Personal injury lawsuits may also result if a person receives an injury from an unsafe product. These cases are typically referred to as “product liability” cases. Other types of personal injury cases and causes which may result in a personal injury lawsuit include: medical malpractice, defective medical devices, nursing home abuse, dangerous drugs, and dog attacks. 

If you have been injured, due to the actions of another, you may have a personal injury case on your hands. A negligent actor should be held responsible and should make you, the injured person, whole through monetary compensation or other measures. 

Contact d'Oliveira & Associates

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from a personal injury 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.

Many people enjoy the winter season. As wintertime begins to come into view, excitement is abounding. The cold weather often is associated with holiday celebrations, winter sports, and beautiful snow. Outdoor activities such as sledding, snowboarding, skiing, or merely enjoying nature on a on a winter morning after a snowfall are plentiful during this season. The winter months should be enjoyed by all those individuals who experience them.

However, along with the winter weather also comes icy pathways, walkways, driveways and roads. A "slip and fall" is the generic term used by lawyers for an injury that occurs when someone slips, trips, or falls. Typically, such accidents and resulting injuries occur as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. During the winter, particularly, people must be cautious of the paths that they are walking. Many times black ice is hidden and cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Although slip and falls may be considered more frequent during the winter months when ice likely increases the incidence of accidents, they can occur at any time and in any place. Common areas where slip and falls may occur include a city park, an acquaintance’s home, a store isle, a parking lot, and/or sidewalks.

Multiple parties may be responsible for slip and falls on commercial properties. The owner, renter or managing company of the premises may all be liable parties. Commercial properties include stores, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. Business owners/renters owe a certain duty of care to the public, as all members of the public are invited guests onto the premises.

The government has more legal protection from slip and fall liability, such as on a city sidewalk or public park, when compared to home or business owners. However, the government still may be held liable if a person is injured and that person meets certain criteria.

Every year over 1,000,000 accidents are the result of slip and falls. Slip and fall accidents can have serious consequences. Injuries resulting from slip and falls may include broken or fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, head and brain injuries, paralysis, permanent disability and death.

Hopefully most property owners will take the requisite precautions to minimize the possibility of slip and falls. In the winter, this may consist of utilizing ice-melting solutions, proper plowing of sidewalks and roadways, and other techniques to ensure clear driveways, walkways and roads. However, if a slip and fall accident does occur, the person responsible for the dangerous conditions should be held liable for any consequent injuries. Innocent slip and fall victims should not have to bear the burden of their injuries, which could have been prevented by a landowner.