June 28, 2019

Injured in a Fall River Hit-and-Run Accident?

The Fall River auto accident lawyers at d’Oliveira & Associates handle all types of injury cases including those involving hit-and-run crashes. For injured victims and their families this can be one of the most difficult and challenging situations because the perpetrator – the hit-and-run driver, is often not located or tracked down. Since there is…

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February 1, 2019

Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River?

Hiring a lawyer to help you with your workers’ compensation claim is highly recommended, especially in certain situations. The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents advises workers to seek the guidance of a Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyer when your claim is disputed or denied. The reason for this is that the rules and laws surrounding your…

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June 4, 2015

Fall River Man Gets a $100,000 Motorcycle Accident Settlement

Attorney D. Robin Gouveia, the managing lawyer at the Fall River office of d’Oliveira & Associates, recently got a $100,000 motorcycle accident settlement from the Safety Insurance Company, after a Fall River man was injured while riding his motorcycle. The driver at fault failed to stop in time and rear ended the man, who was…

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December 29, 2014

Salt Shortage Worsens Roadway Conditions during Winter in Fall River

December 21 is the first official day of winter. As Fall River car accident lawyers who represent injured victims of auto accidents in the area, we know and understand very well the dangerous conditions drivers face during the winter. There is one thing we all count on to help us get to our destinations safely…

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November 21, 2012

Social Security Disability Benefits in Fall River

Fall River, Massachusetts has over 88,000 residents located within its 39 square miles. The Fall River social security office is located at 400 North Main Street. In 2010, more than 1.2 million Massachusetts residents received more than $1.2 million in social security disability benefits. Social security disability benefits are administered based upon an applicant’s work history and…

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