Bottaro Law Blog

During the week of Easter, many people will be traveling across the country to visit family and take a much-needed vacation. Airplanes will be full of emotion, from those excited to take a break from work to those paralyzed with … Continue reading →

The Department of Transportation has designated April as “Distracted Driving” Awareness month, a time to remind millions of Americans about the dangers of all types of distracted driving. For the past several years, our Rhode Island personal injury law firm … Continue reading →

The Bottaro Law Firm, LLC will be cosponsoring Get Gored For Good in downtown Providence for the second consecutive year on Sunday, April 27th. The exciting event includes a 2-mile run that will be followed by food, drinks, and fun … Continue reading →

Talc, a mineral made up primarily of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen, has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women. Talc may be found in various powders, cosmetics, condoms, and other consumer products. A recent … Continue reading →

A 2008 decision by the Superior Court Department of Massachusetts determined that a self-insured owner of a rental vehicle was entitled to seek subrogation for personal injury protection benefits “as a result of an accident that was the fault of … 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 →

How does Rhode Island law treat someone who furnishes alcohol to a minor? We decided to take a closer look at the penalties in the wake of a recent teen drinking escapade in North Kingstown. For those who do not … Continue reading →

Massachusetts counties, cities, and towns have a duty to exercise reasonable care and diligence to keep their public roadways in “good repair and condition.” Mass. Gen. Laws. Ch. 84, Sec. 11A, 15. When snow and ice are involved, the Massachusetts … Continue reading →

DePuy Orthopedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, voluntarily recalled its ASR XL Acetabular metal-on-metal hip system on August 24, 2010. The system first became available in 2005 after the FDA gave Johnson & Johnson special clearance to market the … Continue reading →

The Department of Justice has been inspecting an antipsychotic drug called Risperdal since 2012. The drug is mainly used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability in people with autism. Over the years, many individual claims have been filed due … Continue reading →