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 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…
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 1, 2026
Why You Should Never Accept a Quick Auto Accident Settlement From an Insurance Company
While the feeling of angst and uncertainty is perfectly normal after suffering an auto accident, letting the emotional distress rush the decision-making process afterward can hinder the ability to receive proper compensation. After a car accident, it can feel like a relief and a win when the insurance company quickly offers a reasonable settlement. However,…
April 28, 2026
What to Do If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Rhode Island
A car accident can be a harrowing experience, made even more traumatic when learning the other driver is uninsured. The questions about how vehicle damage will be paid for and whether expenses from possible injuries will be adequately compensated can cause even more unsettling worry and aggravation. Knowing what to do after being hit by…
April 27, 2026
Massachusetts Man Recovers $100,000 From GEICO Insurance Following Car Accident
A $100,000 settlement was reached by d’Oliveira & Associates Fall River car accident attorney Heather M. Spellman on behalf of a Massachusetts man who suffered debilitating injuries, making him unable to return to work for nearly a year after another driver ran a stop sign and caused a serious collision. Our client was walking with…
April 10, 2026
Rhode Island Woman Recovers $130,000 From Main Street America Insurance Following Car Accident
South Kingstown car accident lawyer Laura S. Cameron from d’Oliveira & Associates was instrumental in obtaining a $130,000 settlement for a Rhode Island woman who suffered serious arm fracture injuries that required surgery after a negligent driver made a sudden turn directly into her vehicle, causing a significant collision. The force of the crash caused…
April 6, 2026
Second Settlement Nets Accident Victim $110,000 From Geico Insurance Following Surgery
d’Oliveira & Associates attorney D. Robin Gouveia was instrumental in obtaining a successful $110,000 settlement for an accident victim after injuries from a negligence-related auto incident required surgical treatment. The case, requiring expertise from a Woonsocket car accident lawyer, arose from an accident caused by another driver’s negligence. Following the incident, the injured individual filed…
April 3, 2026
Massachusetts Driver Recovers $250,000 From Safeco Insurance Following Multi-Vehicle Collision
d’Oliveira & Associates attorney Heather Spellman recently helped a Massachusetts woman secure a $250,000 settlement after a serious motor vehicle accident on a busy roadway during her work commute. The incident took place when the injured party was traveling in their lane of traffic, and another driver attempted to enter the roadway, crossing directly into…
March 31, 2026
Rhode Island Woman Recovers $300,000 Car Accident Settlement From Middlesex Insurance Company
d’Oliveira & Associates attorney D. Robin Gouveia recently obtained a $300,000 settlement for a Rhode Island woman who was seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by a negligent driver who failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into her vehicle. Both vehicles were disabled at the scene, and our client was…