June 30, 2026
Rideshare Passenger Injuries: When Uber or Lyft Isn’t Directly at Fault, Who Covers Third-Party Drivers, Insurance Gaps, and Liability Hurdles?
The convenience of ordering a rideshare can make getting to a destination much more convenient, but what if something horribly goes wrong? Who will be responsible for mounting medical bills if the rideshare driver wasn’t at fault? Rideshare injury claims involving third-party fault are among the most legally complex cases in personal injury law. Multiple…
June 25, 2026
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Self-Driving Car Accidents: Who’s Responsible When Technology Fails?
Self-driving vehicles are still a relatively new concept that have yet to be fully automated and proven 100% safe. Recent news reports of Tesla providing misleading ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data to regulators and Waymo recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis over the risk of entering closed construction zones have highlighted the concern that these autonomous vehicles can…
June 18, 2026
New Bedford Woman Receives $200,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement from Safety National Casualty Corp.
With advice and counsel from d’Oliveira & Associates, a New Bedford woman received a $200,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement. Our client suffered from back pain and needed back surgery due to her job. She was receiving workers’ compensation payments, but her employer wanted to adjust the payments. She contacted our New Bedford office, and…
June 9, 2026
Massachusetts Woman Recovers $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Safety Insurance
Recently, Attorney Heather Spellman obtained a $100,000 settlement for our client, who was badly injured in an automobile accident. Our client was hit head on by a negligent driver. As a result, she suffered from a headache and pain in her lower back, neck, shoulders and left ribs. She was transported to the hospital, and…
June 9, 2026
Pawtucket Man Receives $300,000 Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Settlement
A Pawtucket, Rhode Island man received a $300,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement for an injury he suffered on the job. He sustained several back injuries after a motor vehicle collision while driving for work. As a result of this, he required medical intervention and was unable to continue working. He contacted our office shortly…
June 2, 2026
Don’t Ride Alone: Why You Need a Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riding a motorcycle on open roads and highways can produce a sense of freedom and an adrenaline rush that makes the experience a truly personal connection. While the power of a motorcycle can be invigorating, its vulnerability should not be ignored. With SUVs and tractor-trailers dwarfing the size of even the most well-built heavy cruisers,…
May 28, 2026
7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Rhode Island
After a car accident in RI, it’s crucial to follow these 7 critical steps. This guide provides essential advice to protect your rights and promote recovery.
May 28, 2026
Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyer FAQ: Car Accidents, Slip & Falls, & More
Get expert answers to Rhode Island personal injury FAQs from d’Oliveira & Associates. Learn your rights after car accidents, slit & falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims.
May 26, 2026
Guide to Winning Your Truck Accident Case in Rhode Island
Truck accidents on Providence roads and Rhode Island highways are among the most devastating collisions a person can experience. When an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer strikes a passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. Being injured in a truck accident in the Providence area means facing a legal process that is far more complex than a standard…
May 16, 2026
Orange, MA Man Receives a $125,000 Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Settlement from MEMIC Indemnity Insurance
A man from Orange, MA recently obtained a $125,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement for his work-related injury. After sustaining an upper extremity injury by heavy equipment on the job, our client underwent several surgeries which prevented him from working. Beforehand, he contacted our office so we could help him begin the workers’ compensation process….