August 6, 2026

Car on its roof after a roll over accident

d’Oliveira & Associates Lawyer secures $100,000 Auto Accident Settlement from Geico Insurance

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 Freetown, Massachusetts. Our client was t-boned on by a negligent driver.  The force of the impact caused her vehicle to roll over, before her car came to rest on its side.   …

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August 3, 2026

Vehicle rear end badly damaged after an auto accident

Massachusetts Woman Recovers $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Commerce Insurance

Recently, d’Oliveira and Associates, Attorney Robin Gouveia obtained a $100,000 settlement for our client, who was badly injured in an automobile accident in Massachusetts. Our client was treated at a local Hospital with complaints of pain in her lower back, neck and right shoulder. She started physical therapy and would later require surgery. Attorney Robin…

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July 10, 2026

Individual documenting a car accident scene with a smartphone

Who Pays After a Multi-Car Highway Pile-Up Accident?

With elevated speeds, increased traffic congestion and just about every type of vehicle and driver imaginable, driving on any highway remains one of the worst areas to experience an auto accident. It’s no wonder a highway pile-up involves one of the most chaotic and confusing types of crashes you can be involved in. Vehicles come…

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June 30, 2026

Someone being picked up by Lyft car service.

Rideshare Passenger Injuries: When Uber or Lyft Isn’t Directly at Fault, Who Covers Third-Party Drivers, Insurance Gaps, and Liability Hurdles?

The convenience of ordering a rideshare can make getting to a destination much more convenient, but what if something horribly goes wrong? Who will be responsible for mounting medical bills if the rideshare driver wasn’t at fault? Rideshare injury claims involving third-party fault are among the most legally complex cases in personal injury law. Multiple…

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June 25, 2026

A car accident involving an Uber.

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…

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June 9, 2026

Damaged cars after an auto accident

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…

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April 27, 2026

Rear end car accident

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…

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April 3, 2026

2 cars in a rear-end collision.

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…

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March 20, 2026

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New Bedford Man Recovers $100,000 Car Accident Settlement From Arbella Insurance

A New Bedford resident recently received a $100,000 settlement after suffering serious injuries from a car accident, thanks to the efforts of Attorney Heather M. Spellman, a New Bedford car accident lawyer at d’Oliveira & Associates. Our client was traveling in the right-of-way when another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the passenger…

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March 6, 2026

Worcester, Mass most dangerous intersections

Most Dangerous Intersections in Worcester, Massachusetts

Navigating the roadways around the Worcester area involves traversing a network of convoluted intersections, hilly terrain, poorly-placed signage, and aggressive drivers that can turn any quick trip or daily commute into a dangerous endeavor. But what exactly makes the area so prone to car accidents? Understanding the factors that converge to make the most dangerous…

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