Bottaro Law Blog

On October 19, 2014, Mike and the law firm will support the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island’s fundraising event in Warwick, Rhode Island. The event is titled as a “2 Mile Walk/5k Run” that will start at 8:30 am … Continue reading →

In several personal injury cases, we go to mediation, and clients often have many questions about what it is and how it fits into the case: What is mediation, what actually happens there and how do you prepare for it? … Continue reading →

An Ohio woman’s personal injuries from exploding rifle targets is sparking some debate over product liability and the dangerous nature of the product. In 2012, Jennifer Plank-Greer was standing fifty yards away from a refrigerator rigged with an explosive target as she recorded … Continue reading →

Traumatic brain injury, often referred to as TBI, is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. A bump, blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the … Continue reading →

Imagine getting out of work, around 6 o’clock PM. The Rhode Island sun is still high enough where it isn’t dark yet, so you can clearly see ahead of you while you’re driving…until you make that left turn that forces … Continue reading →

Today, most nursing homes are owned by large corporate conglomerates. This is true with Rhode Island nursing homes as well as across the country. These corporate structures present challenges for families who have experienced nursing home abuse and are looking for … Continue reading →

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 →

With school starting, teen drivers are out in full force. Some startling statistics remind us of the risks teen drivers and their parents face.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading cause of death in teens is personal … Continue reading →

A car accident can be frightening and challenging. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and not know what to do, at the scene of the crash, and afterwards. The Rhode Island State Police publishes a list of recommendations for Rhode Island car … Continue reading →

Major auto manufacturers are breaking ground with hands-free driving technology. The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors Co. will launch Cadillacs with hands-free automated driving systems and Wi-Fi systems allowing vehicle to vehicle communication as early as 2016 models … Continue reading →