Auto Accident Lawyers in Pawtucket, RI

Were you severely injured in a car accident in Pawtucket? If so, the car accident attorneys of Bottaro Injury Lawyers want to hear from you. We know how devastating an injury accident can be. That’s why we’re committed to helping people who’ve been injured in collisions in our community seek answers and fair compensation.

If you were severely hurt in a wreck, you might be dealing with costly medical bills for treatment and rehabilitation. You might have also missed considerable time from work and lost crucial wages. You might be dealing with a disabling condition, leaving you unable to work and dealing with physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.

If another party’s negligence injured you, let a Pawtucket car accident attorney from Bottaro Injury Lawyers go to work to demand the financial compensation and accountability you deserve.

At our firm, we understand that every second counts after a collision. Evidence critical to your case could be lost or destroyed in the hours and days after the accident. All the while, the insurance companies will be working to deny or diminish your injury claim. For that reason, our legal team and staff are ready 24/7 to take your call, and we’ll work quickly to secure the evidence necessary to build a convincing case on your behalf.

Our legal team has decades of combined experience that includes a successful track record of winning millions of dollars in compensation for our clients at the negotiating table and court. We follow our guiding principle of always doing the right thing for you, our client. Our firm offers a No Fee Guarantee so that you won’t have to worry about paying upfront retainers or hidden fees during this challenging time. Instead, our firm is paid only when we win compensation for you through a settlement or at trial.

After a car accident, turn to a Pawtucket car accident attorney from Bottaro Injury Lawyers for a free initial case review.

Do You Have a Car Accident Case?

You might have a valid injury claim in Pawtucket if you were involved in a car accident that resulted in severe injuries and someone else was at fault. It’s vital to understand that you can only seek compensation from the other party if their negligence caused the crash.

That means that someone’s actions or failure to act directly caused the crash and your injuries. That could be carelessness or recklessness on the part of another driver or from another entity, such as defective parts or vehicle design, that might make the manufacturer liable. Or, negligent government maintenance of the roads could cause a crash, and you could have a claim against that entity.

A car accident claim against a negligent party could provide compensation for expenses and losses that you’ve incurred due to the crash.

How Is Fault Determined after an Auto Accident?

The North Smithfield auto accident lawyers of Bottaro Injury Lawyers thoroughly investigate car accidents that our clients have been involved in to recover evidence that we can use to show who bears fault for the crash and our clients’ losses. The evidence we use to build compelling cases on behalf of our clients include:

Police accident reports
Records from criminal or traffic violation proceedings
Cell phone logs from the drivers involved in the accident
Witness testimony
Post-accident scene photos and video

Footage of the crash captured by surveillance cameras, traffic cameras, or dashcams
Post-accident inspection and car repair reports
Expert accident reconstruction reports
Medical records from the treatment and rehabilitation of your injuries.

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Common Types of Car Accidents in Pawtucket

Some of the types of car accidents that occur most frequently in Pawtucket include:

Sideswipe collisions
T-bone collisions
Head-on collisions
Rear-end collisions
Pile-ups and multi-vehicle accidents
Single-vehicle accidents
Interstate and highway accidents
Intersection accidents
Parking lot and parking garage accidents
Uber and Lyft accidents
Distracted driving accidents
Drunk driver accidents
Hit-and-run accidents
Uninsured driver accidents

Benefits of Hiring a Pawtucket Car Accident Lawyer

Many victims of car accidents face significant challenges in recovering the compensation they need and deserve. When you hire a Pawtucket car accident lawyer from Bottaro Injury Lawyers, an experienced trial attorney can:

Take the time to listen to your story and understand your needs, goals, and concerns.
Thoroughly investigate the accident you were involved in to determine which driver or drivers caused the crash and identify other parties who may be held liable for your injuries and losses.
Determine the applicable insurance coverages in your case, including whether you may need to turn to uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in your auto policy.
Document the full extent of your expenses and losses from the accident so that we can confidently pursue compensation for you.
Consult expert witnesses to help us persuasively argue the technical aspects of your case.
Discuss your legal rights and options with you and advise you on the best course of action at each stage of your case.
File insurance claims on your behalf and seek fair compensation for you through a negotiated settlement, if possible.
Take your case to court when litigation becomes necessary. While most cases settle long before a lawsuit or trial is needed, we’ll be prepared to fight to secure the financial recovery you need and deserve.

What Compensation Can Be Recovered?

If someone else’s negligence injured you, you could be entitled to recover compensation for losses that you have sustained in the crash, including:

Costs of medical treatment of your injuries, such as hospital bills, doctor’s office visit costs, physical and occupational rehab, prescription medications, and purchases of medical and mobility equipment
Loss of wages or income when you miss work to treat and rehabilitate your injuries
Loss of future earning capacity and employment benefits, if you are permanently disabled and are unable to return to your former position
Costs of long-term care for permanent disabilities that you suffered, such as for home health care services
Physical pain and emotional suffering that results from the trauma of the accident or your physical injuries and subsequent medical treatment and rehabilitation
Loss of quality of life due to difficulties with daily living or participating in activities you previously enjoyed
Repairs to your car or the pre-accident cash value of your vehicle if it was totaled

Time Limit for Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit

When you have a car accident claim, you should not delay preparing and pursuing your case. Rhode Island’s statute of limitations on car accident claims gives you only three years from the date of a crash to file a lawsuit against the liable parties.

Filing a suit after the statute of limitations has run on your car accident claim means the court will likely dismiss your case as untimely, which will cause you to lose your right to hold those at fault for the accident accountable. That’s why you need to speak to a Pawtucket car accident attorney as soon as possible to begin the process of preparing and filing your car accident claim.

Common Car Accident Injury Cases We Handle

Our firm can help you pursue financial recovery after sustaining car accident injuries such as:

Lacerations, abrasions, avulsions, and burns
Dislocated joints
Ligament sprains
Tendon and muscle strains
Soft tissue tears
Broken bones

Traumatic amputation
Neck and back injuries, including whiplash
Spinal injuries and paralysis
Head and facial injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Internal organ injuries and internal bleeding

Be sure to seek medical attention right away. Any delay in getting treatment could result in a worsening of your condition. Getting treatment immediately will protect your health and create an official medical record, which could help your case.

What to Do After a Car Accident

After a car accident, protect your rights by taking the following steps:

See your primary physician or another medical provider as soon as possible to get examined for any injuries that you may have sustained in the crash. Follow all treatment instructions that your doctors give you.
Use your cell phone to take photos or video of the accident scene, if possible, including damage to the vehicles involved in the crash, the traffic signals and controls at the scene, weather, lighting, traffic and road conditions, and any visible injuries you suffered.
Document your expenses and other financial losses from the accident by keeping bills, invoices, receipts, and copies of pay stubs or income statements if you are kept out of work after the accident.
Record the pain and reduced life quality you experience in a diary or journal during your treatment and rehabilitation after the crash.
Try to stay off social media during your medical recovery and your legal case, not discussing the accident or your injuries or posting photos or videos of yourself participating in activities that you claim your injuries would prevent you from doing.
Speak with a car accident attorney in Pawtucket from Bottaro Injury Lawyers to protect your rights and interests after a crash.

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Auto Accident FAQs

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What can I do to protect my rights after a car accident in RI or MA?

First and foremost, after a car accident, it’s important to get the medical attention you need for your injuries. Once you’ve taken care of yourself and your loved ones, here’s a list of critical things to do after a car accident:

Save any evidence you have from the crash scene, such as photos, cellphone video, and contact information from witnesses.
Obtain a copy of the police report.
Get copies of your medical records, and save all bills, invoices, and receipts.
Gather proof of income documents, such as paystubs or W-2s.
Obtain vehicle damage estimates and vehicle value information.
As you recover, keep a diary that includes all relevant information related to your accident and how your injuries are impacting your day-to-day life.

A Rhode Island car accident lawyer can provide the legal advice you need to prevent you from making critical mistakes early on in your case. Contact Bottaro Injury Lawyers today to discuss how we can help protect your rights after a crash.

The insurance company wants a statement about my car accident. Should I give one?

No. Despite what some people may tell you, you are not required to give a statement about the accident to your insurance company or the other party’s insurer. In fact, it may end up hurting your case. Before you talk to anyone else about the accident, talk to an attorney with experience handling car accident cases in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.

The accident may have been partially my fault. Do I still have a case?

It depends. Rhode Island is a “pure comparative negligence” state. This means that even though an accident may be partially your fault, you can still recover damages from another at-fault party. However, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Massachusetts is a “modified” comparative fault state. This can have a significant effect on your compensable damages if you are found to be partially at fault for a car wreck. Under “modified” comparative fault rules, you can only recover damages in a car crash if you are found to be less than 50 percent at fault for the accident. Like Rhode Island, the amount of damages you receive will be reduced by an amount equal to the percentage of fault you share in causing the crash.

Before you dismiss the possibility of recovering damages for your injuries, contact our car accident law firm to discuss the specific facts of your case.

I was seriously injured in a car accident and I can’t work – how can I afford an attorney?

At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we understand the stress and anxiety you may be going through after a car accident. You don’t need the added stress of worrying about how you’ll pay for a qualified car accident attorney in Rhode Island. That’s why we offer an exclusive No Fee Guarantee®: There is no charge to you until we win your case. Call (401) 777-7777 or contact us online today. It only takes a few minutes to get started, and there’s no obligation.

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If you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, contact the Pawtucket car accident lawyers at Bottaro Injury Lawyers today. We provide no-cost consultations to people who’ve been injured, and we want to hear from you.