Bottaro Law Blog

Rhode Island landowners have a duty to protect against the risks of a dangerous condition existing on their premises. If a person suffers injuries after slipping and falling on the landowner’s property, the landowner may be held liable but only … Continue reading →

Nursing Home Deaths Following Hurricane Irma Eight deaths at a Florida nursing home following Hurricane Irma left people wondering – how could this happen? Eight residents, ages 70 to 99, of Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills were found dead after the … Continue reading →

Drivers often assume that when they have a green light, and the right of way, they have no further duties when entering an intersection.  However failing to exercise due care at an intersection can lead to serious accidents and subsequent … Continue reading →

“Danger invites rescue. The cry of distress is the summons to relief.”[1] Courts have long recognized that individuals are compelled to stop and help others who are in need. Under Rhode Island’s Good Samaritan Act, not only is an individual … Continue reading →

School is officially back in order, which means there will be children walking to and from the bus stops and their homes. It is important to take the necessary precautions when behind the wheel which includes driving slower when in … Continue reading →

Uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage protects the injured party after an accident when the at-fault party’s insurance is insufficient.  UM coverage applies when the at-fault party has no insurance, or is a hit and run driver. UIM coverage … Continue reading →

Some may think that landowners are responsible for any injury on their premises because they have an affirmative duty to exercise reasonable care for the safety of persons expected on their land, including protecting against the risks of dangerous conditions. However, … Continue reading →

Insurance coverage for Uber and Lyft drivers and other ride-sharing app drivers is confusing to understand amidst a rapidly developing industry. We have written about this issue before, and the policies keep changing. Legislation passed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and as we head into the warm weather season, it is more important than ever to warn our younger drivers about the dangers associated with texting while driving. Attorney Bottaro is … Continue reading →