September 28, 2015
Rhode Island Car Accident Lawyer Offers Tips to Help Victims Secure Maximum Compensation
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may have a number of questions in your mind regarding how to pay your medical bills and cope with the emotional and financial strain such a traumatic incident. Settling an injury claim against the other driver or insurance company is a big part of putting…
August 18, 2015
Rhode Island Injury Lawyer Explains the Importance of Taking Notes after an Accident
When you have been injured or disabled, it is quite understandable if the furthest thing on your mind at that moment is documenting all the details of the incident. You may be suffering from severe pain, or going through surgeries or other medical procedures to get on the road to recovery. But, an experienced Rhode…
August 14, 2015
August Is Considered the Most Dangerous Month to Drive
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records going back to 1994, the most dangerous month for driving is August, and Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive. Random Facts About the Month of August: August is named for Julius Cesar’s grandnephew Augustus. The Roman Senate decided he should…
August 5, 2015
What is The Most Dangerous Time of Day To Drive?
When you think about it, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the most dangerous time to be on the road is during commuting hours. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 5PM to 7PM is the most dangerous time of day to drive. This is peak commuter time, so the roads are…
June 9, 2015
The Three Most Dangerous Days to Drive in the Summertime
clear, family and friends travel together and everyone is in the holiday mood. For those of us in the New England area, driving through a summer heat wave seems quite serene compared to a winter whiteout. However, statistics present an interesting comparison. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), August actually had the…
May 3, 2013
Trains, Planes and Automobiles: Crash Related Injuries are not Attributed to Car Accidents Alone
Crash-Related Injury Lawsuits Crashes can cause serious and long-lasting injuries to all parties involved in the accident. A crash puts a lot of stress on the head, neck, spine, and joints. Damage to the musculoskeletal or nervous system can impair a crash victim’s ability to complete and enjoy even the simplest of routine activities. People…
October 18, 2012
Providence Personal Injury Law Firm Updates Webpage
d’Oliveira & Associates seeks clients who have been injured in auto accidents or suffered personal injury in or near Rhode Island. d’Oliveira & Associates is committed to providing the best legal services and representation in handling personal injury and auto accident cases, as well as in getting you the compensation that you deserve. We take…
September 19, 2012
Injured in an East Providence Car Accident? A Resource For What You Need To Do.
An East Providence car accident can have long-lasting impacts on a person’s life. Injuries may create scars, be permanent and/or require a rehabilitation period. The incident may also cause long-term trauma and suffering. The auto accident may also cause severe damage to personal and real property. Since the impact of an auto accident can be far-reaching,…
August 15, 2012
Rhode Island Dram Shop Liability
Dram shop liability is the duty of a tavern, bar, restaurant, or other commercial entity to not oversell alcohol to their customers. These laws exist in all of the New England states and vary from state to state. Rhode Island punishes two acts under the Liquor Liability Act: when a dram shop has been negligent…
July 31, 2012
Woman Struck by Automobile Receives $50,000 Policy-Limit Settlement
Fall River Attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates Recover $50,000 for Client Stuck by Car While Crossing Street Fall River, Massachusetts Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at the personal injury Law Firm d’Oliveira & Associates announced that they recently recovered a $50,000 settlement for a client injured when a vehicle struck her as she was walking in a…