d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c. - Personal Injury Lawyers

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We specialize in car accident cases and other types of personal injury cases. We have over 29 years of experience in this area of the law. We are right here in East Providence, and our staff is committed to providing you with great customer service. We can focus on your case while you focus on your recovery.

The insurance company’s objective is to offer you as little money as possible in order to settle your case, so that they can save money. An experienced car accident lawyer can prevent this from happening by demanding a higher settlement and negotiating with the claims adjuster. In fact, it has been shown that injured victims who hire lawyers get larger settlements. In addition to getting you a favorable settlement, an experienced car accident lawyer can monitor your progress and treatment goals to make sure you are fully recovered before entering into a settlement agreement. This process ensures that you get all the money you are entitled to.

In Rhode Island, the lowest coverage amount 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.

If you are injured in a car accident, hiring a lawyer can help protect your interests and lead to a larger settlement. The insurance company will often try to offer a quick settlement that is less than what you are entitled to for your injuries. An experienced car accident lawyer can negotiate with the insurance company to obtain the settlement you actually deserve. If you decide not to hire a lawyer, it is recommended that you get your medical records and send them to the claims adjuster. Also, it is important not to agree to any settlement offers until your doctor releases you from treatment and you know you are fully recovered.

You should have the insurance appraiser examine your vehicle at the auto repair shop with your mechanic present. This way, your mechanic can discuss the damage to your vehicle with the insurance appraiser directly to negotiate a fair and reasonable price. Your mechanic is in the best position to assess the value of your property damage claim because they will be the person fixing your car.

Cases can arise where the at-fault driver does not have insurance or does not have enough coverage to pay for the injuries you have suffered. In these instances, you may be able to collect uninsured or underinsured benefits from your auto insurance company to cover your injuries and damage to your car. An experienced East Providence car accident lawyer can evaluate your insurance policy to make sure you receive all the compensation you are entitled to.

We do not charge any legal fees until you receive the settlement or award you are entitled to for your injuries. If you receive a settlement, our firm charges the industry standard, which is one-third (1/3) of your settlement.

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. The insurance company will often try to offer a quick settlement that is lower than what you deserve. Having an experienced car accident lawyer on your side can help you get a larger settlement. Our experienced East Providence car accident lawyers can evaluate the facts of your case and negotiate with the insurance company to make sure you get the all the compensation you deserve.

d'Oliveira & Associates is exclusively owned by Atty. Paul d'Oliveira. Atty. d'Oliveira started the business 32 years ago with offices in East Providence and Fall River. Today, d'Oliveira & Associates has grown to 15 local offices throughout Rhode Island and S.E. Massachusetts.