When an at-fault driver causes someone personal injuries after a car accident, it often changes that injured person’s life forever. Whether it be with unshakable pain, piling medical bills, or both, victims often find themselves in a new reality after injury. As a Woonsocket personal injury lawyer, I see this situation arise for my fellow community members often. As a personal injury law firm supporting our Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts communities, our job is to build the most compelling personal injury cases possible for our clients. Do you have questions about your recent car ..read more

Now that spring is here and consistently nice weather in right around the corner, many of our Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts bikers are gearing up to hit the open road. So, our personal injury law firm weighs in on motorcycle safety and statistics! While no one wants to think of the worst in preparation for cool rides in optimal weather conditions, we at Bottaro Injury Lawyers see the bad side of motorcycle accidents every single year. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we’re excited for warm weather, too. We want everyone to have a safe and fun spring and summer 2024 and hope that these ..read more

If the driver that caused your personal injuries does not have enough auto insurance coverage to pay for your damages, you might be able to recover from your own insurance company. How? With Rhode Island underinsured motorist coverage. As a personal injury law firm, we handle Rhode Island underinsured motorist cases often. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we frequently investigate, negotiate, and litigate motor vehicle accidents. We often negotiate with at-fault parties’ insurance companies to get our clients paid. But sometimes, the at-fault parties do not maintain enough auto insurance coverage t ..read more

At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we believe that helping our communities outside the courtroom is just as important as helping our clients in the courtroom. That’s why we are excited to announce our sponsorship support of the Special Olympics of Rhode Island with Russ’ Harley Davidson Motorcycles! For years, our lawyers and legal team have maintained a successful track record of winning motorcycle personal injury cases for clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We are passionate about helping bikers get top dollar for their damaged motorcycles and personal injuries. Attorney Mike Botta ..read more

Distracted driving comes in many different forms. Aside from texting and driving, distracted drivers may eat, put on makeup, mentally plan out an upcoming tough conversation at work, or go searching through their car to find a dropped or missing item. Unfortunately, these short actions that divert our hands, eyes, and minds from the road cause personal injury accidents. Today’s article recalls how we recently facilitated a Rhode Island distracted driving settlement for our client. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we frequently review cases that include at-fault drivers being distracted from the mos ..read more

Did you know that May 1 kicked off national Bicycle Safety Month? With national Bicycle Safety Month starting this week and increasingly nice days around the corner, we at Bottaro Injury Lawyers want to raise awareness of bike safety tips we think our Rhode Island and Massachusetts communities should know! At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we see all different types of personal injury cases. This certainly includes bicycle and pedestrian accidents. While at-fault drivers certainly need to examine their driving habits as well, it is important to us to raise bike safety awareness to help avoid acciden ..read more

Did you know that in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, where we practice personal injury law, it is illegal to text while driving? Laws that prevent drivers from holding electronics or texting are considered types of distracted driving laws, and such laws can be found throughout the United States. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, as of July 2023, 34 states have banned handheld electronic usage while driving, and 49 states have banned texting while driving. These laws are in place to prevent people from driving distracted. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we are committed to help ..read more

Just about no one expects to leave the grocery store with anything more than bags full of groceries. Certainly, no one expects to leave the grocery store in an ambulance for a three-day hospitalization after tripping and falling! Things like shopping at a local place of business don’t strike us as inherently dangerous. However, sometimes businesses fail to keep their premises safe for its customers. This is how we at Bottaro Injury Lawyers become involved in Rhode Island trip and fall accidents. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we handle personal injury cases, like slip and falls, other premises li ..read more

Did you know that April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Here at Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we often handle distracted driving victims’ personal injury cases in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. In an effort to help raise awareness and prevent distracted driving in our communities, today’s blog highlights 3 distracted driving facts you should know! So, what is distracted driving? Distracted driving is driving while engaging in an activity that takes your attention off the roadway. Common distracted driving activities include talking, texting, smoking, eating, drinking, o ..read more

Did you know that if a driver that causes your personal injuries does not have insurance – or enough insurance coverage – to pay for your damages, you may be able to recover from your own insurance company? As a personal injury law firm, we handle Massachusetts uninsured motorist settlement negotiations often. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, we investigate, negotiate, and litigate motor vehicle accidents nearly every day. We often work with at-fault parties’ insurance companies. However, we see to it that our clients’ own insurance companies “step into” at-fault parties’ place, should the need ari ..read more