August 13, 2026

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How to Recover Compensation From Injuries Caused by Defective Lithium-Ion Batteries

The emergence and mass scale-use of lithium-ion batteries have made everyday tasks more convenient and enhanced traditional bicycle transportation. After a 90% reduction in costs began around 2010, the technology has led to the prevalence of E-bikes and e-scooters, with smartphones, laptops, vape pens, and cordless power tools all using this technology to deliver long-lasting,…

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July 20, 2026

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d’Oliveira & Associates Lawyer Wins $100,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement for Victim’s Estate

Attorney Laura Cameron of d’Oliveira & Associates recently acquired a $100,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement from Allstate Insurance.  Our client sustained very serious injuries when he was crossing a poorly lit road in Rhode Island.  Following the accident, his family contacted our Warwick office. Attorney Laura Cameron and her staff began helping this client through the…

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June 12, 2019

What to Know about Unexpected Dangers of Electric Cars in Car Accidents

California first-responders are facing a new wave of safety hazards when responding to car accidents involving electric cars. After a deadly crash in Mountain View, California, the fire chief released a safety alert to other first-responders in the region to warn of the dangers of the high-voltage batteries in electric cars involved in accidents. Firefighters…

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July 25, 2018

“Dancing Doctor” Sued for Medical Malpractice After Patients Suffer Serious Injuries

Several women have filed lawsuits against an Atlanta dermatologist claiming to be a plastic surgeon after their cosmetic procedures went horribly wrong. One woman, who hired the doctor just weeks before her wedding, paid over $11,000 for several procedures. Her anesthesia was not administered appropriately, and near the end of the procedure, she went into…

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November 18, 2015

How We Perceive Gun Safety and Car Safety

Which causes more deaths in the United States on average, guns or car accidents? Your answer was car accidents, by a lot. Right? Well, not exactly. According to a report on public health, there were 33,804 fatalities as a result of auto accidents in nationwide. The number of people who died from guns? 33,636. This…

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June 27, 2014

School Bus Safety – Law Firm Encourages Motorists to Obey the Laws and Protect Lives

The tragic statistics and media headlines should be enough to deter motorists from running school bus stop signs. In fact, the numbers are staggering – in a single day, more than 76,000 vehicles illegally passed school buses that had their stop sign extended outward (i). It is important to remember throughout the school year and…

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