Resources & FAQ
Plain answers to the questions injured people actually ask.
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What should I do immediately after a car accident in Rhode Island?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt. Stay at the scene. Exchange information with the other driver(s). Photograph everything — damage, injuries, the scene, license plates. Get witness names and phone numbers. See a doctor even if you feel 'fine' — adrenaline masks injuries for 24–72 hours. Don't talk to the other driver's insurance company. Call a lawyer for a free case review before you accept or sign anything.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Rhode Island?
[FIRM TO VERIFY — standard personal injury statute of limitations in RI is three years under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-14, but shorter periods can apply for claims against government entities, medical malpractice, and certain other cases. Confirm the applicable period with our office before relying on this answer.]
How long do I have in Massachusetts?
[FIRM TO VERIFY — the standard Massachusetts personal injury statute of limitations is three years under M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A, with shorter windows for claims against public entities. Confirm with our office.]
Do I have to pay anything to hire DiLibero Injury Law?
No. The consultation is free and there is no upfront cost to retain the firm. We work on a contingency fee basis — our fee is a percentage of any recovery we obtain for you, and we only get paid if we win your case. You owe nothing if we don't recover money for you.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island follows 'pure comparative negligence' — you can recover even if you were 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Massachusetts follows 'modified comparative negligence' with a 51% bar — you can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault.
Should I give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement?
Generally, no — not before consulting a lawyer. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's insurance company. Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim. Call us first.
What if I don't know how badly I'm hurt yet?
That's the best reason not to settle yet. Insurance companies love to close claims before full injuries surface. Once you sign a release, you generally cannot come back for more. See your doctors, follow through on treatment, and let us time the demand right.
Do you handle cases outside Providence?
Yes — we serve all of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From Westerly to Woonsocket, Boston to Fall River, Newport to Nantucket. If you can't come to the office, we can come to you.
What if my accident was outside of work hours or on the weekend?
Call us anyway. We answer weeknights until 10 PM, and we return every voicemail and text the following morning. If it's urgent, we'll find a way to help today.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury cases settle without a trial. But insurance companies only offer fair money when they believe we are willing — and able — to try the case. Dylan C. DiLibero is admitted in Rhode Island and Massachusetts courts, so if your case needs to be tried, we're ready.
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