Category: News

The widow of a bus mechanic who died from lung cancer won a landmark legal victory linking her husband’s disease to 28 years of diesel exhaust exposure while working in a Metropolitan Transit Authority garage. In August 2014, Workers Compensation … Continue reading →

Geico, owned by billionaire Warren Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway, is rapidly building its customer base by marketing “cheap” insurance products. Geico and Mr. Buffett pride themselves on being thrifty. Geico advertises its products assuming that car insurance customers want the cheapest premiums … Continue reading →

An Albuquerque judge ended 10 years of litigation and awarded $80 million in the wrongful death of a woman who suffered a slow and painful death while trapped in her vehicle. Laura Miera, 48, had just dropped her daughter off … Continue reading →

My Rhode Island personal injury law firm recently looked at a local incident in which a firefighter was injured while battling flames in a cluttered home in Billerica, MA. Firefighters were called to the scene when a home caught flames … Continue reading →

A new game, known as Neknominate, involves a participant filming himself downing a large alcoholic drink and then nominating friends to go next. Those chosen to go next film themselves drinking different concoctions of alcoholic drinks in unique ways in … Continue reading →

The use of red-light cameras to enforce traffic safety is a controversial topic. Laws that govern cameras at traffic lights vary from state to state. Some states allow cameras only in specified communities while other states have authorized cameras in … Continue reading →

Ice and snow on walkways pose a serious safety concern during our New England winters. Local RI slip and fall lawyer Mike Bottaro appeared on The Rhode Show to provide tips on keeping your walkways and driveways clear of ice … Continue reading →

Injury lawyer provides top back to school safety tips for Rhode Island families, unveils new website. Providence, R.I. – August 29, 2013 – Providence personal injury attorney Mike Bottaro appeared on The Rhode Show earlier this week to provide back … Continue reading →

RI Truck Accident Lawyer Helps Cumberland Man Recover Medical Expenses Cranston, RI – July 31, 2013 – Settlement has been reached on behalf of a Cumberland, Rhode Island man who underwent two cervical surgeries following a highway collision when his truck … Continue reading →

Rhode Island Injury Lawyer Mike Bottaro Nets $300,000 Settlement For 6-Year-Old Boy From a tragedy springs hope. RI car accident lawyer helps boy’s family cover medical expenses. Providence, RI – June 11, 2013 – The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC is … Continue reading →