October 15, 2026
Injured Worker in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
Workers’ compensation is a type of state insurance that covers the cost of medical treatment and provides partial wage replacement in the case of an on-the-job injury or a work-related illness.
October 14, 2026
Rhode Island Woman Receives a $1,100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Insurance Company
If you were seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, among other possible damages. Our South Kingstown Car Accident Lawyers have been successfully representing car accident victims for over thirty-five years.
October 12, 2026
Massachusetts Man Receives $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from USAA Casualty Insurance
Recently d’Oliveira & Associates attorney, D. Robin Gouveia, obtained a $100,000 settlement from USAA Casualty Insurance for a Massachusetts man, who was injured in an auto accident. Our client was traveling with the right of way, when another vehicle turned into his path causing his vehicle to flip over. Our client sustained multiple injuries including…
October 8, 2026
East Wareham, MA Man Receives a $175,000 Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Settlement from Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company
A man from E. Wareham, MA recently obtained a $175,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement for his work-related injury. After sustaining a back injury on the job, our client underwent extensive pain management along with physical therapy rehabilitation. This man contacted our office so we could help him begin the workers’ compensation process. Our firm…
October 7, 2026
Pawtucket, RI Man Receives a $245,000 Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Settlement from Hartford Insurance Company
A man from Pawtucket, RI working in Massachusetts recently obtained a $245,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement for his work-related injury. After continuing repetitive motion on the job, our client sustained injuries which aggravated his pre-existing condition and prevented him from working. He endured months of physical therapy and surgery, but it caused a permanent…
October 5, 2026
d’Oliveira & Associates Lawyer secures $100,000 Rhode Island Auto Accident Settlement
Recently, d’Oliveira and Associates, Attorney Heather Spellman obtained a $100,000 settlement for our client, who was badly injured in an automobile accident in Rhode Island. Our client was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver was negligent. Our client was transported to a local Hospital with complaints of a pain in his right arm….
September 28, 2026
What Happens When an Insurance Company Says Your Injury Was a Pre-Existing Condition?
skilled personal injury attorney will know how to get the appropriate medical opinions, secure complete records which give the full account, and set out a clear account that distinguishes your previous health condition from the new injury caused by the accident.
September 25, 2026
Rhode Island Man acquires $200,000 Slip & Fall settlement
Recently, a Woonsocket, RI area man obtained a $200,000 settlement from CM Vantage Insurance after he was injured in a slip and fall incident at a local apartment complex. While stepping out of his car, the man slipped on the icy parking lot which was not properly treated with salt and sand. As a result,…
September 22, 2026
What If You Are Injured in an Accident While Driving Your Own Car for Work?
Many Rhode Island and Massachusetts employees drive their personal vehicles for job duties, but when a crash happens during one of these trips, injured workers often face confusion about who pays for their medical bills and lost wages.
September 19, 2026
South Kingstown, RI Woman Receives a $187,000 Car Accident Settlement from Progressive Insurance Company
Recently, d’Oliveira & Associates attorney, Laura Cameron, obtained a $187,000 settlement from Progressive Insurance for a car accident in East Greenwich, RI. Our client was slowing her car down for traffic when she was rear-ended by another driver. She sustained neck and back injuries and required extensive treatment. Following the accident, she contacted our Warwick law office. Attorney Laura Cameron and her staff began helping this client through the legal process.