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Calling All Accident Victims: Get the Money You Deserve

Almost any injury can be designated “an accident.” If you have suffered physical or emotional injury or worse caused by the negligence of others, do not, we repeat, do not suffer in silence. You are entitled to monetary compensation. It’s the law.

Categories of Accidents

Most accidents fall into one of 10 basic categories:

  • Car
  • Bus
  • Rideshare
  • Motorcycle
  • Bike
  • Pedestrian
  • Workplace
  • Slip and Fall
  • Dog Bites
  • Wrongful Death

Don’t Go It Alone

Dealing with high-powered company attorneys and insurance adjusters requires time and specialized legal expertise. Attempting to face things alone can result in claims denied or a settlement far less than the amount you deserve. A good accident attorney knows the legal accident ropes and performs all the steps necessary to ensure the maximum payout. They should:

  • Communicates with all insurers
  • Obtain the necessary evidence concerning the fault for the accident
  • Organize medical records and bills
  • Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain missing records
  • Work with doctors to make sure they provide the medical information needed to prove damages
  • Organize and present the evidence to prove liability and damages
  • Negotiate with lien holders on a claim (such as health, disability, or workers’ compensation insurers) to potentially reduce the amount of those liens and increase your award
  • Negotiate a satisfactory settlement with insurance companies or defense attorneys.

Personal Injury

When talking about accidents, we’re also talking about personal injury. If you are injured on the job, you will probably be dealing with workman’s compensation insurance. While such insurance is mandated by the state of Rhode Island, specific awards are not. To obtain the maximum, you will need a good accident injury attorney to sift through insurance regulations and challenge lawyers for the employer.

If you slip and fall at a store or on someone’s property, liability insurance sets some fairly specific compensation rates and medical bills it will cover. But what if you are injured to the point where it affects your ability to work? What if the injuries are ongoing? You will need an attorney to present all the realities and get you the compensation you need to make up for your lost salary.

How Do Accident Attorneys Get Paid?

Car accident lawyer fees are typically charged on a contingent basis, and attorneys get a percentage of the amount recovered. Most commonly, attorneys take 33%—if you’re awarded $100,000, your attorney would receive $33,000 in legal fees.

Payment for other representation may be calculated hourly or by the case. A reputable attorney will always provide a pretty accurate “ballpark” figure of what it will cost. In many cases, fees will depend on the case outcome or be calculated on a percentage basis. Some attorneys advertise payment only if your case is won. While this sounds good, you’ll want to be sure the attorneys are experienced in your particular case category. It is not a bad idea to ask for win/loss records and amounts of monetary awards in cases similar to yours.

The Calvino Law Associates Promise

Our experienced attorneys offer free case evaluations and an honest legal option on your chances of winning. From several thousand dollars to millions, Calvino Law Associates have successfully represented accident victims on the entire injury category spectrum. No case is too small or too large. We bring years of personal injury experience to every one of them. Call us at (401) 205-3733 or use our online contact form. We serve Providence, North Kingstown, and the surrounding areas in Rhode Island.

Get the legal ball rolling toward getting you the money you deserve, the money to which you are legally entitled. FIGHT BACK. CALL JACK!

Calvino Law Associates

373 Elmwood Ave.

Providence, RI 02907

(401) 205-3733

When Accidents Happen, Call Calvino Law Associates

You survived an accident and are grateful for that. However, the injuries incurred may impact your life for months, even years. They may keep you from working, even seriously diminish your overall quality of life. And make no mistake, insurance companies, yours or the “other guys,” are not in business to pay out what you necessarily deserve. When you’re injured, you need an experienced accident attorney who will fight to get you the monetary compensation you need and deserve.

The Legal Team at Calvino Law Associates ­

Don’t be the victim a second time—accidents happen, and so do the injuries sustained due to someone’s negligence. Rhode Island laws protect you, but that does not mean you will always get the compensation coming to you. The difference between excellent and competent legal representation can mean thousands of dollars more or less in damages. One call to Calvino Law Associates and our dedicated attorneys gets you started on the road to receiving every penny you deserve for your injuries.

Auto Accidents and Collisions: What to Do

Successfully filing your case will depend on what you do immediately to support the facts. You need to:

  • Notify the police.
  • Try not to move your car. Wait until the police arrive and follow their instructions.
  • Write down as much information as you can obtain. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and license plate numbers are all important to successfully presenting your case.
  • Don’t forget the other driver. Get their name, license number, car registration, and insurance contact name and number. Remember, everyone in RI & Mass must have auto insurance.
  • Go to the hospital. No matter how small your injury, let the medical professionals document and administer your treatment.
  • Report your accident immediately. Your insurance company needs to know as soon as possible.
  • Report your accident by filing an Operators Report. You do this at your local police station within 5 days.
  • Contact your lawyer. The entire staff at Calvino Law Associates is ready to help you with your case.

Emotional Damages

As bad as physical injuries can be, the emotional distress caused by accidents is very real and can be an important factor when arguing your injury claim. Emotional distress is defined as a highly unpleasant emotional reaction—anguish, humiliation, fury—resulting from an incident. Presented in legal terms as pain and suffering, charges include both the physical distress caused by your injuries and the mental anguish or emotional distress you experience because of the trauma. When your case is filed, you may hear terms like emotional harm, mental anguish, mental distress, mental disturbance, and mental suffering. A good accident lawyer knows how to factor emotional damage into your case, which can significantly increase the amount of money you receive.

The Calvino Law Associates Promise

Our attorneys at the Law Offices of John N. Calvino are dedicated to your welfare as accident victims. We will fight to secure the maximum damages to which you are entitled. Call us at (401) 205-3733 or use our online contact form. We serve Providence, North Kingstown, and the surrounding areas in Rhode Island.

Get the legal ball rolling toward getting you the money you deserve, the money to which you are legally entitled. FIGHT BACK. CALL JACK!

Calvino Law Associates

373 Elmwood Ave.

Providence, RI 02907

(401) 205-3733