Do I Need a Car Accident lawyer if the Car Accident Is Partly My Fault?
June 19th, 2018
Has this happened to you? You are injured in a car crash and the insurance person you finally reach tells you that the crash was partly your fault! You are not so sure and you have medical expenses piling up. Should you consult with a top personal injury lawyer? Here are 3 reasons why the […]
Attorney Mike Bottaro Obtains $129,000.00 Drunk Driving Settlement
June 18th, 2018
Attorney Mike Bottaro Obtains $129,000.00 Drunk Driving Settlement It’s our worst nightmare – a sudden head on collision injuring our loved ones. When a drunk driver struck his clients head on – personal injury attorney Mike Bottaro fought to achieve justice. Drunk Driver Head on Car Crash One evening, our clients, a married couple, […]
Rather Be Safe Than Sorry – National Safety Month
June 12th, 2018
It may be fun and exciting to live on the edge sometimes and be daring, but being safe is always the most important thing. The month of June marks National Safety Month, so the Bottaro Law Firm wants to make sure you enjoy your summer with these summer activity safety tips. Bells and Whistles Bicyclists […]
Why it’s Worse to Wait – Car Accidents and Delayed Injuries
June 5th, 2018
Sometimes after a car accident, personal injuries to the person involved do not always present themselves right away. Because of this, the injured party might ignore the recommendation of getting checked out at a hospital and just leave the scene. This may seem like a good idea for a way to avoid ambulance fees, but […]
Rhode Island’s New Beginning of Safe Laws and Roads
June 1st, 2018
From telegraphs, to car phones, to flip phones then iPhones, the evolution of phones and communication is constantly improving. However, just because the technology is improving and ever-changing, does not mean the safety improved. The National Safety Council states that cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto accidents each year. If these car accidents […]
Memorial Day Weekend – How to Stay Safe
May 25th, 2018
Memorial Day weekend brings us cookouts, festively decorated parties, and some good old patriotic celebrating. Another thing that Memorial Day brings us is car accidents. According to an article on CBS News, Memorial Day is actually the deadliest holiday for auto accidents – so be aware and be careful on the roads. Below are some […]
Rhode Island to Bring Driverless Cars to the Streets
May 22nd, 2018
In futuristic movies, the script always calls for flying cars and jet-packs. Unfortunately, that type of advanced technology is just Hollywood magic. However, Rhode Island has been considering the idea of introducing driverless cars to our roads, according to an article on NBC 10. Driverless Cars – Risks and Rewards By having these cars on […]
Rear-End Car Accidents: Denton v. Universal Am-Can, Ltd.
May 15th, 2018
One of the most common types of car accidents that occur are rear-end collisions. These accidents can range from a low-speed contact hit to a chain reaction crash on a highway; similar to what happened to James Denton in 2011. 1 Denton v. Universal Am-Can, Ltd. James Denton, 53, was driving southbound on the highway […]
Car Rollovers – What You Should Know
April 10th, 2018
Rollover crashes are extremely dangerous and can cause a lot of harm to the people involved. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) rollovers are responsible for more than 10,000 fatalities every year and cause about one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States. The NHTSA also reported that wearing your […]
Winter Weather And The Dangers While Driving
December 15th, 2017
Winter is here and as a New Englander you know this means that snow will fall and slippery driving conditions will follow. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement and 15 percent actually happen during snowfall or a sleet […]