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…
February 6, 2019
Remember To File A Claim Before The Massachusetts Statute Of Limitations Expires
A statute of limitations establishes a maximum period of time after an event in which legal claims based on that event can be brought. While this is a seemingly simple concept, a statute of limitations can be tolled (delayed) by certain conditions and statutes of repose may still establish a maximum period of time regardless…
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 19, 2018
Experienced Fall River Car Accident Attorneys
Should you ever become involved in a car accident, you should seek the advice of an experienced and local Fall River car accident attorneys. Car accidents can cause life-changing injuries that can result in long-term physical problems. Hiring an experienced Fall River attorney can be the difference between being properly compensated and “made whole” or…
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…
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…
February 23, 2015
Fall River Law Firm Gets Woman $100,000 Settlement from Geico Insurance Company
The Fall River, Massachusetts car accident lawyers at d’Oliveira & Associates recently settled a case on behalf of their injured client for the insurance policy limits of $100,000 from Geico Insurance Company. The client was rear ended by another driver and injured in an accident in Fall River, MA. The client sustained multiple sprains including…