Personal Injury Law: Best Practices On Motorcycle Accidents With Product Liability Defects
August 10th, 2018
A motorcycle accident in Rhode Island and Massachusetts can cause serious personal injuries. Did you know that in addition to pursuing an at fault driver, our law firm can investigate whether a defect caused your crash? You may be entitled to compensation in these circumstances. Motorcycle Defect Personal Injury Case: What You Need To Know […]
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
July 6th, 2018
When people get into any type of accident, the main priority people worry about are their physical injuries. There are many types of injuries that can occur from an accident that need to get check right away so they don’t worsen over time. These are extremely important to focus on, but taking a minute to […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with RIPTA Bus in Providence
June 26th, 2018
On June 25, a 24-year-old man was killed in Rhode Island after he collided with a RIPTA bus while driving his motorcycle at Allens Ave and Public Street. According to the Providence Journal, The police and rescue workers responded to the scene around 5pm, where the motorcyclist was taken to Rhode Island Hospital less than […]
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 […]
Motorcycle Awareness Month – Safety Tips For You
May 1st, 2018
Our office handles motorcycle crashes and since May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month it’s important to keep in mind safety precautions before you hop on your bike for the first ride of the season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths occur 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. […]
What You Should Know About Motorcycle Safety
December 3rd, 2017
Compared to motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents are almost always more devastating and dangerous due to the lack of protection motorcycle riders have. While vehicles give drivers and passengers the added protection of being enclosed with airbags and seat belts, motorcyclists only have the security of their helmets. Motorcycle Statistics According to the National Highway […]
Motorcycle Crash Settlement Pays $660,000.00 for Our Client’s Debilitating Knee Injuries
May 23rd, 2017
Our 61-year old client, “Darrin,” suffered a life-altering motorcycle crash on a clear, summer morning in July, 2014. Two and a half years later, on the eve of trial, the Defendant’s insurer agreed to compensate Darrin $660,000.00 for his debilitating injuries, chronic disability, and pain and suffering. The Crash The crash occurred on a busy […]
Damages in RI Wrongful Death Cases With Multiple Defendants
April 27th, 2017
Wrongful Death Cases Require a $250,000 Minimum in Rhode Island How much can the surviving beneficiaries of a person who dies from wrongful acts expect to receive at trial? Rhode Island law requires a $250,000 minimum recovery for successful wrongful death claimants. The Wrongful Death statute at R.I. Gen. Laws Section 10-7-2, provides: “Whenever any […]
Recent Wrentham MA Crash Shows Dangers Facing Motorcyclists
August 17th, 2016
MA and RI Attorneys with Years of Experience Representing Motorcycle Crash Victims When it comes to collisions involving motorcycles and automobiles, the motorcycle – and those on it – generally sustain the bulk of the damage and injuries. That was certainly the case recently in a July 2016, Wrentham, MA accident that resulted in the […]
Motorcycles Can Be Great Fun; But Be Careful!
March 4th, 2016
Experienced and Compassionate Attorneys Serving Motorcycle Victims across RI & MA While motorcycles make for lots of fun, unfortunately, they can be deadly. According to a study published last year by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 4,500 persons are killed in motorcycle accidents each year. According to NHTSA, the statistics have […]