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      Robin Gouveia

      New Bedford, Massachusetts
      24 years of experience

      Biography

      Attorney D. Robin Gouveia has been with dOliveira & Associates since June of 2011, however, she has been practicing personal injury law for over 22 years beginning in December of 1998. Since joining the firm, Attorney Gouveia has been exclusively practicing personal injury and disability law. Attorney Gouveia works with clients from the East Providence, Middletown, Pawtucket, Fall River and New Bedford areas. Attorney Gouveia graduated from Bishop Stang High School in Smith Mills, MA in 1985. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1989 from UMASS Dartmouth. She received her law degree from Southern New England Law School in 1998. Attorney Gouveia is admitted to practice law in RI and MA state court and MA United States District Court. Attorney Gouveia’s professional association admissions include the Rhode Island Bar Association the Massachusetts Bar Association, the New Bedford Bar Association, the Bristol County Bar Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Attorney D Robin Gouveia has just been selected to the Rhode Island Association for Justice Board of Governors (formerly RI Trial Lawyers Association). The Board of Governors is the governing body in the state of Rhode Island for members of the trial bar and consists of experienced and highly recognized Rhode Island Attorneys. The mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system, and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America's courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Social Security Disability

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Workers' Compensation

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Asbestos & Mesothelioma

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - No fee unless we settle your case
      • Contingent Fees - FREE - No Obligation, Evaluation of your case.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Massachusetts, Since 1998
      Rhode Island, Since 2012

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Attorney d'Oliveira & Morgan

      Year: 1998 - 2011

      Description:

      Managing Attorney d'Oliveira & Associates

      Year: 2011 - Current

      Description: Robin comes to d'Oliveira & Associates with extensive personal injury experience while working with Morgan & Murphy law firm. She also worked for several years as an insurance adjuster. Currently, she manages the law offices in New Bedford, Pawtucket, East Providence, Fall River and Middletown.

      Professional Associations

      Massachusetts State Bar Member (1997 - Current)

      Rhode Island Association for Justice Board of Governors (2014 - Current)

      Rhode Island Association for Justice Board of Governors (2014 - Current)

      Rhode Island State Bar Member (2012 - Current)

      Rhode Island Bar Association Member (2012 - Current)

      Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers Member (2010 - Current)

      Massachusetts bar Member (1998 - Current)

      Publications

      d’Olveira & Associates Obtains $160,000 Car Accident Settlement for Tiverton, RI Client (March 17, 2016)

      d’Oliveira & Associates Southeastern MA Client Received $300,000 in Dog Bite Settlement (January 10, 2017)

      New Exoskeleton Technology for the Construction Worker of the Future (January 4, 2017)

      Marion Women Gets $100,000 in Car Accident Settlement from Commerce Insurance (November 15, 2016)

      New Report Shows Dramatic Increase in Car Accident Deaths (November 7, 2016)

      Newport, RI Woman Receives $175,000 in Slip and Fall Accident (September 13, 2016)

      Report: Texting While Driving Offenses Continue to Increase in Massachusetts (August 1, 2016)

      Practical Tips to Help Avoid Serious Injury in an Auto Accident (July 12, 2016)

      Rhode Island Passes Drunk Driving Ignition Lock System Bill (July 11, 2016)

      AAA: Fourth of July Will Break Travel Volume Record (July 1, 2016)

      Citations for Distracted Driving Have Doubled in Rhode Island (January 17, 2017)

      Fall River, MA Women Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Commerce Insurance Company (June 15, 2016)

      Most Common Types of Dog Bites in Newport, Rhode Island (June 2, 2016)

      d’Oliveira & Associates Obtains $950k Settlement for New Bedford Client (May 31, 2016)

      Importance Of Police Reports In Middletown, RI Car Accident Cases (March 2, 2016)

      Rhode Island Enforces Safety Belt Law (April 25, 2016)

      Newport, RI Slip and Fall Lawyer Helps Injured Victims (April 13, 2016)

      d’Oliveira & Associates Obtains $100,000 Car Accident Settlement for New Bedford Client (March 23, 2016)

      Does Automatic Braking Prevent Car Accidents? (March 3, 2016)

      Warehouse, Factory and Industrial Workplace Injuries (January 25, 2017)

      Why Do I Need To Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer For My Injury? (February 3, 2017)

      The Risky Business of Nursing: Injuries In The Health Care Profession On The Rise (February 7, 2017)

      Bus Driver Faces Charges in Fatal Merced County Crash (September 12, 2017)

      New E-DUI Law Takes Effect in Washington State (August 17, 2017)

      Worker Killed in Boston Area Construction Accident (August 9, 2017)

      Massachusetts Communities Cleaning up After Powerful Rain Storms (August 2, 2017)

      Middletown, RI Woman Gets $130,000 Car Accident Settlement from American Commerce Insurance (July 28, 2017)

      Seekonk, MA Woman Gets $150,000 Car Accident Settlement From Ohio Mutual Insurance (May 26, 2017)

      Which Common Places In Massachusetts Are People Most Likely To Be Bitten By Dogs? (April 26, 2017)

      Outdoor Slip And Fall Injuries In Middletown, RI (April 24, 2017)

      Winter Tires Help Prevent Newport, RI Car Accidents (February 18, 2016)

      Utilizing Modern Smartphone Technology Could Diminish Workplace Injuries (April 19, 2017)

      National Dog Bite Prevention Week Promotes Safety This April (March 31, 2017)

      AAA Deems Millennials Most Dangerous Drivers on the Road (March 23, 2017)

      Pawtucket, RI Man Receives $200,000 Workers Compensation Settlement with Hartford Fire Insurance (March 20, 2017)

      Westport, MA Woman Gets $130,000 Car Accident Settlement from MetLife Auto & Home (March 16, 2017)

      How Autonomous Cars Could Change Auto Recalling Procedures (February 28, 2017)

      Involved In An Accident While Working? (February 22, 2017)

      Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Injuries (February 10, 2017)

      Occupational Diseases and Injuries of Today’s Workplace (February 7, 2017)

      Sharp Increase in Distracted Walking Deaths Raises Questions (April 17, 2017)

      Rhode Island is Getting Ready for Driverless Vehicles (September 19, 2017)

      Middletown Car Accident Lawyers Warn About Letting Others Use Your Car (February 3, 2016)

      Five Things to Know If You Have Been Injured In a Middletown, RI Car Accident (January 14, 2016)

      What to Do After a Dog Bite if You Live in Bristol County, Massachusetts (June 10, 2015)

      New Bedford Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Negotiates $100,000 Settlement For Client (June 5, 2015)

      Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Gets Fall River Man $100,000 Settlement (June 4, 2015)

      d’Oliveira & Associates Wins 125K for Newport Car Accident Client (June 1, 2015)

      How To Avoid Buying A Used Car That Was Recalled But Not Repaired (May 13, 2015)

      Falmouth Woman Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement (May 6, 2015)

      New Bedford Man Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement (May 5, 2015)

      Don’t Get a D.U.I. From Your Allergy Medication (April 28, 2015)

      New Bedford Woman Gets $100,000 Settlement After Car Accident (April 28, 2015)

      Middletown Car Accident Lawyer Gets $100,000 For Injured Pedestrian (April 24, 2015)

      Pawtucket Woman Gets $150,000 Car Accident Settlement (April 2, 2015)

      Newport County, RI Woman Collects $150,000 Settlement (March 30, 2015)

      Getting Fair Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Injuries (March 23, 2015)

      Middletown, RI Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Why You Should Always Speak to a Lawyer Before the Insurance Company d'Oliveira & Associates (February 25, 2015)

      Fall River Law Firm gets woman $100,000 Settlement from Geico Insurance Company d'Oliveira & Associates (February 23, 2015)

      Injury Lawyers Get $200,000 for Pawtucket Man Injured In a Car Accident d'Oliveira & Associates (February 17, 2015)

      Dealing with Unpredictable Elderly Drivers (January 23, 2015)

      Salt Shortage Worsens Roadway Conditions during Winter in Fall River (December 29, 2014)

      Injured in a Fall River Hit-and-Run Accident? (December 19, 2014)

      What is The Most Dangerous Time of Day To Drive? (August 5, 2015)

      Driving to Endanger in Newport, RI (February 2, 2016)

      Pickup Truck Sunk Into Sinkhole (August 12, 2015)

      Strategies Insurance Adjusters Use to Reduce Your Settlement (August 14, 2015)

      Massachusetts Woman Gets $800,000 Car Accident Settlement (January 14, 2016)

      Seeking Compensation for a Fall River Slip-and-Fall Accident (January 11, 2016)

      East Providence Slip and Fall Lawyer Provides Useful Tips (January 6, 2016)

      Brockton, MA Driver Caused Three-Car Accident and Rollover (December 31, 2015)

      Fall River Man Gets $71,000 Car Accident Settlement From Commerce Insurance Company (December 30, 2015)

      RI Motorcycle Accident Brain Injuries (December 25, 2015)

      Newport RI Area Attractions (December 1, 2015)

      New Bedford, MA Child Gets $100,000 Settlement After Motor Vehicle Accident (November 5, 2015)

      Slip and Fall Victim in Fall River Gets $150,000 Settlement (November 3, 2015)

      What Should You Do After a Pawtucket Slip-and-Fall Accident? (October 23, 2015)

      New Bedford Man With Broken Leg Gets $100,000 Settlement (October 22, 2015)

      North Providence Man Gets $100,000 Settlement After Car Accident (September 25, 2015)

      East Providence Personal Injury Lawyers Get $140,000 Settlement For Their Client (September 21, 2015)

      Law Firm Gets Fall River Woman $100,000 Settlement (September 18, 2015)

      Boston & Providence Rank as Worst Drivers in U.S. (September 14, 2015)

      Massachusetts Considering Banning Use of Hand-Held Mobile Devices (September 9, 2015)

      Safe Driving Tips For Back To School (August 31, 2015)

      Robot Cars and Car Accidents (August 26, 2015)

      August Is Considered the Most Dangerous Month to Drive (August 14, 2015)

      Law Firm Gets $195,000 Car Accident Settlement For Elderly Man (August 12, 2015)

      Labor Day DUI Crackdown in Rhode Island (September 21, 2017)

      Motorcycle Safety Tips for the Spring (April 11, 2018)

      Worker Has Legs Amputated After Getting Stuck in Machinery (September 29, 2017)

      Newport Slip and Fall Attorney Warns of Swimming Pool Slipping Hazards during Summertime (June 25, 2019)

      Quick Safety Tips to Remember When Faced with Emergency Vehicles While Driving (June 13, 2019)

      New Bedford Hospital to Open New Level II Trauma Center (June 4, 2019)

      What to Know About the New Rhode Island License Plate Law (May 31, 2019)

      What to Know about Increased RI Police Response to Seat Belt Laws (May 29, 2019)

      Injured Motorcyclist Gets $250,000 Settlement from Progressive Insurance (May 15, 2019)

      Auto Accidents and Distracted Driving (May 7, 2019)

      Tips for Getting Compensation After a Slip-and-Fall Injury in Pawtucket (April 26, 2019)

      What Kinds of Cases Does a New Bedford Personal Injury Lawyer Take? (April 25, 2019)

      Factors That Contribute to the High Rate of Motorcycle Accidents in Rhode Island (April 19, 2019)

      What Can A Pawtucket Personal Injury Lawyer Do For Me? (April 17, 2019)

      What are the Costs Associated with a Personal Injury Case? (April 10, 2019)

      New Bedford Woman Gets $250,000 Settlement from Arbella Insurance (April 9, 2019)

      Mental Health Repercussions Following Car Accidents (March 29, 2019)

      Fall River, MA Auto Accident Attorney Discusses Driving Dangerous and Ways to Stay Safe (March 21, 2019)

      Tips for Avoiding Slip-and-Fall Injuries While at Work (March 20, 2019)

      What If I am Denied Workers’ Compensation in Pawtucket? (March 14, 2019)

      How Do I Report a Car Accident? (March 12, 2019)

      Car Repairs, Diminished Value, Total Loss, and Other Costs of Property Damage (March 1, 2019)

      Injured in a Fall River Hit-and-Run Accident? (June 28, 2019)

      What to Know about New Pawtucket Speed Cameras (July 4, 2019)

      New Bedford, MA Man Gets $450,000 Settlement From Travelers Insurance in Construction Site Accident (July 9, 2019)

      Middletown, RI Man Gets $150,000 from Geico and USAA Insurance in Car Accident Settlement (July 11, 2019)

      Winter Tires Help Prevent Newport, RI Car Accidents (December 19, 2019)

      Car Wreck Lawyers in RI and Mass (December 6, 2019)

      Fall River, MA Woman Receives $105,000 Car Accident Settlement (December 6, 2019)

      Importance Of Police Reports In Middletown, RI Car Accident Cases (November 14, 2019)

      MA Man Receives $100,000 Motorcycle Accident Settlement From Plymouth Rock Insurance. (October 25, 2019)

      Westpoint, MA Man Receives $110,000 Car Accident Settlement From Ohio Mutual Insurance Group. (October 25, 2019)

      Hurricane Damaged Vehicles Could Surface on Used Car Lots (September 22, 2017)

      New Bedford Man Received $100,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement from Commerce Insurance (October 10, 2019)

      Pawtucket, RI Woman Receives $100,000 Slip and Fall Settlement from Allstate Insurance (October 9, 2019)

      Fall River, Massachusetts Auto Accident Attorney: Crash Statistics (February 27, 2019)

      Five Things to Know If You Have Been Injured In a Middletown, RI Car Accident (October 4, 2019)

      New Bedford Woman Injured In Pedestrian Accident Gets $950,000 From Bedivere Insurance (August 16, 2019)

      Portsmouth, RI Woman Receives $250,000 In Dog Bite Settlement From Commerce Insurance (August 14, 2019)

      Pawtucket Car Accident Lawyer Discusses the Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident (August 8, 2019)

      Multiple Car Accident: Who is at Fault? (August 6, 2019)

      MA Workers’ Compensation Infographic (July 26, 2019)

      Acushnet, MA Woman Receives $138,000 from Supermarket in Slip and Fall Settlement (July 17, 2019)

      Fall River, MA Man Gets $230,000 from Commerce Insurance in Car Accident Settlement (July 17, 2019)

      Fall River, MA Woman Receives $100,000 from Commerce Insurance in Car Accident Settlement (July 17, 2019)

      What to Know about Recent Newport, RI Road Construction (July 17, 2019)

      DARTMOUTH, MA WOMAN RECEIVES A $250,000 CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT FROM GEICO INSURANCE (September 17, 2019)

      Remember To File A Claim Before The Massachusetts Statute Of Limitations Expires (February 6, 2019)

      Rhode Island Dog Bite Attorney Talks about Preventing Attacks (October 22, 2019)

      Do I Need a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in New Bedford? (January 23, 2019)

      Tips for Filing a Claim After a Hit and Run Car Accident (July 12, 2018)

      Avoiding Summer Time Slip and Fall Accidents and Injuries at the Pool (July 6, 2018)

      A Shift From ‘Horseless Carriage’ To ‘Driverless Car’ (July 4, 2018)

      What Medical Treatments Are Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Rhode Island? (July 3, 2018)

      Central Falls Man Gets $135,000 Settlement From York Risk Insurance (June 27, 2018)

      New Bedford Man Gets $187,500 Settlement From New Hampshire Insurance Co. (June 26, 2018)

      Fall River Woman Receives $100,000 Settlement From Commerce Insurance Company (June 13, 2018)

      Five Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer (June 8, 2018)

      Can Collision Avoidance Systems Effectively Prevent Auto Accidents? (June 6, 2018)

      New Survey Finds Safe Driving Habits Differ With Each Generation (July 19, 2018)

      The Dangers of Texting while Driving in Massachusetts and Rhode Island (May 18, 2018)

      MA Man Gets $92,000 Car Accident Settlement From USAA Insurance (April 18, 2018)

      Providence, RI Woman Gets $93,000 Car Accident Settlement from Amica Insurance (March 1, 2018)

      New Bedford, MA Man Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from AIG Insurance (February 20, 2018)

      Moves That Can Minimize Slip and Fall Injuries in Icy Conditions (January 3, 2018)

      New Bedford Woman Gets $130,000 Dog Bite Settlement from Travelers Insurance Co. (November 10, 2017)

      Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River? (February 1, 2019)

      The Best Tips to Stay Safe on Pawtucket’s S-Curves (November 3, 2017)

      What an Injured Passenger Should Do After an Uber Accident (October 31, 2017)

      National Teen Driver Safety Week Focuses On Distracted Driving (October 28, 2017)

      Fall River, MA Man Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Allstate Insurance Company (April 25, 2018)

      Keep Calm And Carry On: Car Accident Procedures (July 20, 2018)

      New Bedford Woman Gets $150,000 Settlement from Plymouth Rock Insurance (May 23, 2018)

      Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Fall River Dog Bite Lawyer (August 3, 2018)

      New Bedford Woman Receives $125,000 From Commerce Insurance (December 18, 2018)

      Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River? (December 27, 2018)

      What Legal Rights Do I Have After An Accident? (December 28, 2018)

      Swansea Man Receives $100,000 from Commerce Insurance (December 14, 2018)

      Car Accidents in New Bedford, Massachusetts (December 11, 2018)

      Newport Car Accident Lawyer: Do I Need an Attorney? (December 5, 2018)

      Rear End Collision Lawyers In Rhode Island (November 23, 2018)

      To Do List Before Winter Driving (November 19, 2018)

      Common Questions After a Dog Bite Injury in East Providence (November 8, 2018)

      Fall River Woman Receives $100,000 From Commerce Insurance (November 7, 2018)

      Top Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims (July 26, 2018)

      Pawtucket Personal Injury Attorney: Call for a Free Consultation (October 10, 2018)

      Trucking Accident Statistics in the United States (September 21, 2018)

      Experienced Fall River Car Accident Attorneys (September 19, 2018)

      What Are Statute of Limitations in RI? (September 14, 2018)

      Should I Be Worried About Infection After a Dog Bite Injury? (August 31, 2018)

      Common Questions After a Dog Bite Injury in East Providence (August 29, 2018)

      Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River? (August 5, 2018)

      Bristol Man Receives $350,000 Settlement From Amica Insurance Company (August 9, 2018)

      Will I Need a Rabies Shot if I am Bitten by a Dog? (August 15, 2018)

      Choosing Your Doctor After an Injury at Work in Pawtucket (August 23, 2018)

      Tips for Protecting Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse (October 26, 2018)

      Awards

      • 15-Year Outstanding Service

        d'Oliveira & Associates 2013.0

      • 20-Years Outstanding Service

        d'Oliveira & Associates 2018.0

      • Presentation skills, negotiation skills, and trial techniques.

        Law Firm Lawyers 2010.0

      Education

      • University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth B.S. (1989)

        Year: 1986 - 1989

      • New England Law | Boston J.D. (1998) | Juris Doctorate

        Year: 1994 - 1996

      Speaking Engagements

      Managing Attorney, East Providence, RI, March 16, 2016, d'Oliveira & Associates

      Certifications

      • 8712: Rhode Island Bar Association 2012

      East Providence Office

      Address:

      2540 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fax:

      (401) 434-9366

      Pawtucket Office

      Address:

      11 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fax:

      (401) 365-6005

      New Bedford Office

      Address:

      930 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fax:

      (774) 992-0633

      Middletown Office

      Address:

      1521 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

      phone no.
      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fall River Office

      Address:

      408 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720

      schedule

      Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM

      Saturday: Closed

      Sunday: Closed

      Fax:

      (508) 677-0507

      1 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Robin is dedicated and professional at all times. Always puts her clients needs and interest first.

        Robert Simonian

        October 28, 2021

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