Bottaro Law Blog

The facts of Golchin v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., 950 N.E. 2d 853 (Mass. 2011) provide an example of how Personal Injury Protection (PIP), MedPay, and health insurance work with one another under a Massachusetts standard auto insurance policy. In … Continue reading →

Who pays for what after a Massachusetts auto accident? As a Massachusetts car accident lawyer, this is a frequent question. In this Part 1 of our two part blog series, we examine the proper payment of medical expenses after a Mass. … Continue reading →

Truckers typically get paid per mile that they drive, which gives them an incentive to drive as many miles as they can in a day. Many of these truckers have families to support and bills to pay, so it’s natural to … Continue reading →

In its November 2013 issue, Rhode Island Monthly magazine published the annual Rhode Island Super Lawyer selections. For the fifth straight year, Mike Bottaro has been recognized by other Rhode Island lawyers for his expertise in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law. Super … Continue reading →

Experienced Injury Attorney Processes Claims for Accident Victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Resolving an injury claim is a process that can take a significant amount of time. It’s not uncommon for a RI car accident claim to take years … Continue reading →

Experienced Rhode Island Injury Attorney Explains how Social Media can Affect your Case The rules of profiles on social networking sites, like Facebook, being discoverable and used as evidence are continuing to evolve and become more settled. While there are … Continue reading →

Texting and Driving Attorney Fighting for Victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Recently, New York announced it would implement “Texting Zones” along highways in which drivers can pull over and use their phones to text. No new areas are being … Continue reading →

Experienced Rhode Island Personal Injury Attorney Takes on Big Insurance – and Wins! I am pleased to report a victory for one of our clients in a Rhode Island bad faith lawsuit filed against Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company (“MetLife”). This … Continue reading →

Car Accident Attorney Assists Victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts who have been Injured due to a Negligent Driver In recognition of the large problem that texting and driving presents to this and other states across the country, the “It … Continue reading →

Injury Attorneys in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Advocate for Changes in the Car Accident Laws Recently, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court decided a case of first impression involving texting and driving and the potential forms of … Continue reading →