November 20, 2019
Brockton, Massachusetts Auto Accident lawyer: Do I need an Attorney
The most important and the first thing that you need to do after an auto accident is to seek medical attention. You cannot say for yourself if you are hurt or not because some injuries do not manifest right away. Medical practitioners have the duty to record their findings or observations about your condition. Their opinion…
August 23, 2019
Taunton Auto Accident Attorney: Why Choose d’Oliveira & Associates?
For years, Taunton auto accident attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates has provided legal services and representation to personal injury claims of different types. Among our fields of expertise are auto accident cases. Drivers and their passengers are always exposed to dangers and hazards on the road. Even the most careful drivers can get into accidents….
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…
December 18, 2018
New Bedford Woman Receives $125,000 From Commerce Insurance
Our client sustained lacerations over her body and injury to her wrist when she was the passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a roll-over collision at an intersection in New Bedford. The extensive injuries to her wrist and hand required her to undergo therapy in order to improve the range of motion and…
December 11, 2018
Car Accidents in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Car accidents are the fifth leading cause of death among Americans and the number one cause of death among young people in America. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents have increased in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011. In 2012, 16,290…
November 21, 2018
Brockton Auto Accident Attorneys: Do I Need an Attorney?
The most important and the first thing that you need to do after an auto accident is to seek medical attention. It’s might be hard to determine for yourself if you are hurt. Some injuries do not manifest right away. Medical practitioners have the duty to record their findings or observations about your condition. Their…
September 22, 2017
Hurricane Damaged Vehicles Could Surface on Used Car Lots
One of the lesser-known consequences of Hurricane Harvey or Hurricane Irma is the thousands of flood-damaged vehicles that could find their way into used car lots. According to news reports, vehicles damaged by hurricanes can very easily surface in the used car market. Car experts such as John Paul, who is known as AAA’s “Car…
August 1, 2016
Report: Texting While Driving Offenses Continue to Increase in Massachusetts
The Boston Globe has reported that more than 6,000 texting while driving tickets were issued in 2015 alone. Since the 2010 enactment of a Massachusetts law that made texting while driving illegal, a total of more than 18,000 related tickets have been written. In Massachusetts, texting and driving comes with a substantial fine. For example,…
December 31, 2015
Brockton, MA Driver Caused Three-Car Accident and Rollover
Recently, a driver in Brockton, MA was issued a ticket as a result of causing a three-car accident. The accident occurred at an intersection when the driver failed to stop at a red light and struck two cars. The impact caused the driver to rollover their vehicle completely until it returned back on its tires….
November 5, 2015
New Bedford, MA Child Gets $100,000 Settlement After Motor Vehicle Accident
D. Robin Gouveia, a lawyer at d’Oliveira & Associates, successfully obtained a $100,000 out of court settlement from Arbella Mutual Insurance Company for a child that was injured after a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle was stopped at a red light when it was rear ended by a driver. The child sustained a severe head…