Injured in a car accident in Woonsocket?
Call the Woonsocket car accident lawyers for help!
Cara Gallucci, the managing attorney in our Woonsocket office has successfully secured tens of millions of dollars to cover costs of our clients’ injuries. Call us 24/7 at 401-762-4006 or fill out an online contact form.
Woonsocket Car Accidents: What You Need To Know
- Is There A Fee For Hiring A Woonsocket Car Accident Lawyer?
- What Compensation Can I Receive?
- How Long Do I Have To File A Claim?
- The Negligent Driver Has No Insurance. What Now?
- My Vehicle Was Damaged. How Can I Get Top Dollar For Repairs?
- How Can I Spot Another Woonsocket Driver That May Cause A Car Accident?
- How Do I Deal With My Insurance Company After My Woonsocket Car Accident?
- I’m A Rhode Island Driver. How Much Insurance Coverage Do I Need?
- Why Should I Hire An Attorney For My Woonsocket Car Accident Claim?
- Driving Directions To The d’Olvieira & Associates Woonsocket Office
Woonsocket RI 02895
(401)762-4006
Frequently Asked Question from our Clients
What Do We charge?
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not charge anything until you receive a settlement or award to compensate you for your injuries.
What Can I Be Compensated for After My Woonsocket Car Accident?
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages from inability to work
- Pain & suffering. Read more.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in RI?
In Rhode Island, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury suit is three (3) years from the time of injury. But don’t wait! The more time your attorney has to investigate, the better for maximizing the compensation you receive.
What If The Other Driver Is Uninsured?
If the at-fault driver is uninsured, or if the other driver flees the scene of the accident, you may still be able to recover compensation through uninsured motorist coverage on the vehicle you were in at the time of the accident. Insurance companies cannot raise the rates of drivers who were not at fault. You may also be able to collect these benefits from the insurance for other vehicles that you or others in your household own. Read more
How Do I Get Top Dollar for Damage to My Vehicle?
In addition to receiving compensation for your personal injuries, you may also be entitled to compensation for repairing the damage to your car. Simply have the insurance adjuster meet with your auto repair mechanic so that they can provide an accurate estimate for repairing your vehicle. This will help to prevent the insurance company from undercompensating you so that you get adequate compensation to repair the damage. Read more.
Signs a Driver Who May Cause an Accident
Looking out for dangerous drivers is extremely important, especially when trying to avoid accidents.
- Watch for vehicles with a lot of smoke coming from their vehicle. They may need to make an emergency pull off or might even lose control of the vehicle, blown tires fall under this category too
- Drivers who are speeding tend to be a common cause for car accident
- Drivers who change lanes frequently put many in danger of causing a car accident
- Drivers who are swirling within their lane could be a sign of either distracted driving or drunk driving
How Should I Deal with My Insurance Company?
- Obtain a copy of the police report for your accident.
- File your insurance claim(s) as soon as possible after the accident.
- Answer all of your insurance agent’s questions.
- Be sure to keep copies of your insurance policy and any other paperwork associated with your claim, like expense reports and medical bills.
- Do not discuss the accident or settlement offers with the other driver’s insurance company until you have first contacted an experienced Woonsocket car accident attorney.
What Insurance Is Required for RI Drivers?
The minimum required liability coverage for RI vehicle owners is $25,000/$50,000. This means each individual injured in the accident is covered for up to $25,000 and there is up to $50,000 total coverage for the accident. If this minimum coverage will not be enough to cover your costs, you may be able to collect underinsured motorist benefits from the insurance on the car you were in at the time of the accident, or from the insurance for any other vehicle you or a member of your household owns.
Why hire d’Oliveira & Associates?
- Our firm has been successfully handling car accident cases in the Woonsocket area for over 30 years.
- Each d’Oliveira & Associates attorney has at least 20 years of experience in resolving auto accident cases.
- Our firm answers all phone calls, 24/7.
- We offer a free (no obligation) case consultation.
- No legal fees until you win!
Driving Directions
From Bellingham, MA:
Estimated drive time, 20 minutes
Take S. Main St. toward MA-126 S/S Main St. and turn right onto Mann St. Then turn left onto Rathburn St., continue onto Cumberland St. and then turn right onto Hamlet Ave. Our office will be on your right.
From Burrillville, RI:
Estimated drive time, 30 minutes
From Chapel St. continue on Harrisville Main St. and turn left on RI-107/East Ave. Turn left onto RI-102 and continue onto RI-146A S. Make a slight left onto S Main St and continue onto Market Square. Turn right onto Bernon St. and then turn left onto Front St. Turn right onto Court St. and continue on Hamlet Ave. Our office will be on your left.
From North Smithfield, RI:
Estimated drive time, 20 minutes
Head north on RI-104 N/RI-5 N toward Brayton Rd. and take a slight left onto RI-104 N/RI-15 N/RI-7 N. Take a slight right onto RI-104 N/RI-5 N and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn right onto Vose St. and then turn right onto Transit St. Turn right onto Front St. and then another right onto Court St. Continue onto Hamlet Ave. Our office will be on the left.
From Cumberland, RI:
Estimated drive time, 30 minutes
Head north on RI-114 N toward Tuscan Ct. Turn left onto RI-120 W. Then right onto Mendon Rd. and continue onto Cumberland Hill Rd. Turn left onto Hamlet Ave. Our office will be on the right.