Attleboro Car Accident Lawyer

If you sustain a personal injury due to the negligence of another person, you may be entitled (1) to compensation for medical expenses incurred in the treatment of your injuries, (2) to recover damages for your lost wages or loss of earning capacity, (3) to a monetary amount for the pain and suffering incurred as a result of the injury, (4) to an award for the loss of consortium with your spouse or children, or (5) an award for the loss of homemaker services if you do not have a job out of the home but lose the ability to complete household responsibilities.

The insurance adjuster representing the person responsible for the injuries wants to pay you as little as possible to save the insurance company money and increase the insurance company's earnings. The adjuster will not protect your interests. We will work for you. For example, while an adjuster may tell you that you must be evaluated by their doctor, we advise against that unless your insurance policy requires you attend such an examination. Your physician's opinion is just as valid. We will evaluate the facts surrounding your injury, obtain statements from witnesses, obtain and review all your medical reports and explain the legal theories and the process to you while we evaluate your case.

If you were injured in an accident because of someone else's negligent or reckless actions, call our office at 508-369-3162.

What to do if you are in an Auto Accident

• The first thing to do if you are in an accident is to stop. There is no excuse for not stopping after an accident. Check each person involved to see if anyone is injured. Call the Police, and an ambulance, if necessary.
• You and the other driver will need to exchange information, including names, addresses, insurance carrier and policy number, and the insurance agent's name and number. Get driver license numbers and license plate numbers.  Ask the Police Officer for the report file number which is usually available within three days.
• Use your smartphone. Take photographs of the accident scene and, if possible, the location of the cars at the accident site. Get photos of the skid marks, stop signs, and obstructions. Take pictures of the injuries anyone sustained (especially bruises which may not be visible a week or so after the accident).
• If you believe that the other driver was drinking, tell the investigating officer of your suspicions. Also ask the investigating officer to list the names of the witnesses on the Police Report.
• Before they leave, obtain witnesses' names, addresses and telephone numbers. If you don't do that, it will be almost impossible to find witnesses later. If you do not have paper, take pictures with your smartphone of the other person's license, registration and insurance card.
• Obtain a copy of the police report as soon as possible - check it over; if you want to clarify or correct anything in the report, go to the Police Department and insist that they allow you to make further comments on the record.
• If you have been injured, no matter how slight you think it may be at the scene of the accident, have it checked out by a qualified medical examiner as soon as possible after the accident. Go to an Emergency Room. Don't forget that the excitement and anxiety at the scene of the accident may mask some of the injuries that you sustain. And certain injuries do not show up immediately. Take a few moments to carefully assess your physical condition.
• Call your insurance agent/company and put them on notice of the accident.
• Call our attorneys to guide and represent you through this difficult time. We will help right the wrong.
• An insurance agent may contact you in the hope that you will give them a statement or settle your claim when they offer you some money at an early stage. Tell them to contact us once you have retained us, so that you won't have to deal with an expert insurance adjustor trained to twist your words and limit their payouts.
• Keep a diary containing a description of your pain, the type and amount of medication you take, the changes in your daily routine (Do you miss work? Are you unable to do household chores? Changes in socializing routines? Need household help?).
• Last of all, you may need to file a report with the Department of Transportation.

Contact Us

Call 508-369-3162 to schedule a free consultation or contact us online and we will be in touch with you soon. We are centrally located near I-95 and downtown Attleboro. We offer flexible appointment hours, evening appointments and home visits.