Bottaro Law Blog

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 →

Nursing homes are federally regulated under the Nursing Home Reform Act, part of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987 (“OBRA”). Congress passed OBRA due to growing concern with the poor quality of care in nursing homes, following a Congressional study … Continue reading →

Those within the nursing home industry understand that bedsores, also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers, are one of the most serious injuries suffered by nursing home residents. You should understand that pressure ulcers are avoidable. And without proper care, … Continue reading →

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is demanding answers from Chrysler regarding the amount of time it is taking for repairs promised as part of a June 2013 recall of Jeep sport utility vehicles. Federal investigators, as well as … Continue reading →

In July 2014 a Los Angeles, CA fire department was called to Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park after a tree branch fell on a rollercoaster, derailing the coaster and leaving its occupants stranded for hours. According to CNN, The Ninja … 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 →

A Burrillville, RI man was recently charged with violating Rhode Island’s Social Host Law after serving alcohol to two 10 year-olds and an 11 year-old, requiring urgent hospitalization for the children. Police responded to Paul White’s home after a Burrillville … Continue reading →

In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall for the widely used heart drug Toprol XL after years of warnings about its generic counterparts. As discussed in a June 2014 New York Times article, Dr. Harry Lever … Continue reading →

Kenneth Feinberg is the lawyer best known for setting victims’ compensation plans for injuries sustained on 9/11, the BP oil disaster, and now GM’s recent vehicle recalls. In other words, he values people’s worth. In June 2014 Mr. Feinberg outlined … Continue reading →

A recent $13 million dollar settlement in favor of a permanently injured bicyclist reminds us of the potential dangers of riding on poorly resurfaced roads. According to the American Association for Justice ‘s Trial Magazine, Walter Rutland, 49, was bicycling … Continue reading →