Category: Litigation

Now that spring is here, you may be walking, running, and biking more often.  Car accidents involving pedestrians are a major issue here in Rhode Island where we practice personal injury law.  Here are 3 Steps to follow if you … Continue reading

In today’s blog, I explain what uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) means to you, as either a Rhode Island or Massachusetts resident.  While the terms’ meanings are universal, their application differs depending on your home state.  So, make sure … Continue reading

In today’s blog, I will go over step-by-step what you should do after a car accident in Rhode Island. Step 1: Assess your injuries, move to a safe place, and call 911. First, quickly assess your injuries to determine if … Continue reading

On the morning of April 10, 2020, a laborer for a landscaping company was rushing to get to work. He had taken the company’s commercial pickup truck home the night before and was now fighting traffic to make it to … Continue reading

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Have you ever experienced a life-changing event in a flash of a moment?  For my client, who also became my friend, one moment of carelessness by a co-worker has forever changed his life. Our client was a middle-aged former college … Continue reading

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Did you know that the Rhode Island Supreme Court recently issued a decision affecting premises liability cases?  If you have a slip and fall case, today’s blog is worth checking out! Rhode Island Slip And Fall Case On Icy Sidewalk … Continue reading

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What is the best way to win your Massachusetts slip and fall case? With decades of combined experience helping the injured after a slip and fall personal injury, today I want to review a powerful weapon to win your case in … Continue reading

Mike Bottaro

As I write this, our law firm has 6 personal injury cases on pre-trial calendars between Rhode Island and Massachusetts and many more approaching trial in litigation. I have been fortunate in my career to try jury trial cases to verdict … Continue reading

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If you are injured in a Rhode Island RIPTA bus accident, can you sue? The answer is yes and here at the Bottaro Law Firm, LLC, we have won numerous bus accident cases against RIPTA, obtaining money damages for our clients … Continue reading

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Did you know that many serious car accidents in Rhode Island occur within a mile of your home?  This is Mike Bottaro and today, I am blogging about a serious head on crash occurring just minutes from our client’s house. I … Continue reading