Johnston Car Accident Lawyer

We will not charge you any legal fees until you get a settlement or award. Our firm charges the industry standard of one-third (1/3) of your settlement or award.

After being injured in a car accident, you can recover for your lost earnings, medical bills, pain and suffering, among other losses. As knowledgeable Johnston car accident lawyers, we know how to value your case and how to get your compensation as quickly as possible. Negotiating the pain and suffering portion of your case is the most difficult part since insurance companies want to pay you as little more as possible so they can, in turn, make a larger profit. Insurance company’s value pain and suffering depending on the severity of your injury and how long you are in pain.  Read more.

In some cases, you may be able to collect uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits from your automobile insurance company. It is also possible to collect from other vehicles insured and owned by members of your household, even if the other driver has little or no insurance coverage.  Read more.

Yes, you can recover for vehicle damage. You need to have an insurance appraiser examine your vehicle at the auto body shop with your mechanic present. Your mechanic should discuss the property damage claim with the claims adjustor directly since they will be the one fixing your car. The auto mechanic, in this situation, is the best person to negotiate the value of your property damage claim.  Read more.

In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations regarding car accident claims is three (3) years. In other words, you have three (3) years to file a claim before the opportunity expires. In the event of a serious injury resulting in death from a car accident, you have three (3) years to file a wrongful death claim at the time of your loved one’s death. Although there is a three-year limit, time is an important element of your legal argument. The sooner you file, the better, because it shows the court that you are taking this process seriously and want to get the justice you deserve. If you think you may have a claim resulting from a car accident, reach out to an attorney right away to determine the best options for you going forward.

You do not need to hire a lawyer. However, we highly recommended that you do not contact the other driver’s insurance company on your own, without help from an experienced Johnston car accident lawyer. If you decide to contact them, be careful about what you say, as the insurance company will try to use any incriminating statements against you, whether you make them purposefully or not. We recommend against you signing any papers until you know you are fully recovered. Your doctor releasing you from care would be a good sign that you have fully recovered. It is also a good idea to get your medical records on your own and send them to the adjuster. Most importantly, make sure not to agree to any settlement offers until your doctor releases you from treatment and you know you are fully healed.  Read more.

In Rhode Island, the lowest coverage that an owner of a vehicle must carry is $25,000/$50,000. This means that an injured person would be able to receive up to $25,000 for their injuries and all injured people in the vehicle up to a total of $50,000.  Read more.

The insurance company’s primary goal is to offer you as little money as possible. A lawyer with experienced in dealing with the insurance companies can help you see through their methods. Our lawyers here at d’Oliveira & Associates work diligently to take care of everything relating to your case. We will look over your medical treatment to ensure that your doctors ordered the correct tests. We will collect and check your medical records to make sure your doctors document any pain and suffering you have suffered. Our firm will guide you through all parts of your claim and, most importantly, negotiate with the insurance company to get you the best settlement or award that you deserve.

There are 10 simple reasons to hire our firm. We specifically handle car accidents and other personal injury cases. We have been handling these cases for over 30 years. We are right here in Johnston, RI and our staff are committed to providing you with excellent customer service. “Let us focus on your case while you focus on your recovery.” Check out our reviews online.