Author: Adam Simpson

Were you injured a RI car accident, and then learned that the at fault party – the person who caused the accident – had insurance, but not enough to cover your losses? You may still have recourse with underinsured motorist … Continue reading

The scene of a motorcycle accident can be a bone-chilling site: A car on the shoulder with its hazard lights blinking; a distressed-looking driver pacing back and forth as he talks into his cell phone; shards of plastic and metal … Continue reading

Massachusetts law requires that all individuals who believe they have a medical condition that could impair their driving ability to report their condition to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Once the RMV assesses a self-report, it will instruct the … Continue reading

Getting our client’s personal injury case ready for trial may require that the client attend a Rule 35 exam with a defense-hired expert to demonstrate the severity of our client’s injuries. The Rule 35 exam – sometimes called the IME, … Continue reading

Getting into an accident with a big rig can be terrifying. At the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC, we’ve represented numerous clients who have been seriously injured in trucking accidents, and we know all too well the injuries and damages that … Continue reading

Mike Bottaro Lends a Helping Hand to April Vallier

It seems like a simple concept but requires a careful look at the laws.  After spending weeks – perhaps months – preparing for a Rhode Island jury trial, you’ve won a verdict. Now how much will you get paid, and how … Continue reading

Do you know what to do immediately following a car accident? Many accident victims are surprised to find that the trauma and shock of the accident prevented them from taking the most important steps to protect their health, property, and … Continue reading

The mission of the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC is to be a beacon of light in helping injured people. We take our jobs very seriously and devote ourselves wholeheartedly to our clients. We enjoy being involved in our ministry to … Continue reading

When a witness testifies at trial, the other side may try to impeach his or her credibility with a statement made before trial that was inconsistent with the testimony. But sometimes there is confusion on what type of “statement” a jury … Continue reading

Although pet owners have a legal obligation to keep people reasonably safe from their animals, the sad truth is that a large number of dog owners are careless and negligent, even with historically aggressive and dangerous pets. All too often, … Continue reading