Robin Gouveia

d'Oliveira & Associates Personal Injury Law Firm

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.

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.
Massachusetts
Since 1998
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Managing Attorney
d’Oliveira & Associates
2011 –

Current

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.
Associate Attorney
d’Oliveira & Morgan
1998 –

2011

New England Law | Boston
J.D. (1998) | Juris Doctorate
1994


1996

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University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
B.S. (1989)
1986


1989

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20-Years Outstanding Service
d’Oliveira & Associates
2018
15-Year Outstanding Service
d’Oliveira & Associates
2013
Presentation skills, negotiation skills, and trial techniques.
Law Firm Lawyers
2010
Rhode Island Association for Justice

Board of Governors
2014 –
Current
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Rhode Island Association for Justice

Board of Governors
2014 –
Current
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Rhode Island State Bar

Member
2012 –
Current
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Rhode Island Bar Association

Member
2012 –
Current
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member
2010 –
Current
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Massachusetts bar

Member
1998 –
Current
Activities: • Massachusetts State Bar • Rhode Island State Bar • New England Bar Association • Admitted in State Courts • Admitted in Federal Courts
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Massachusetts State Bar

Member
1997 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
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
Rhode Island Dog Bite Attorney Talks about Preventing Attacks
October 22, 2019
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
Five Things to Know If You Have Been Injured In a Middletown, RI Car Accident
October 4, 2019
DARTMOUTH, MA WOMAN RECEIVES A $250,000 CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT FROM GEICO INSURANCE
September 17, 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
Middletown, RI Man Gets $150,000 from Geico and USAA Insurance in Car Accident Settlement
July 11, 2019
New Bedford, MA Man Gets $450,000 Settlement From Travelers Insurance in Construction Site Accident
July 9, 2019
What to Know about New Pawtucket Speed Cameras
July 4, 2019
Injured in a Fall River Hit-and-Run Accident?
June 28, 2019
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
Fall River, Massachusetts Auto Accident Attorney: Crash Statistics
February 27, 2019
Remember To File A Claim Before The Massachusetts Statute Of Limitations Expires
February 6, 2019
Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River?
February 1, 2019
Do I Need a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in New Bedford?
January 23, 2019
What Legal Rights Do I Have After An Accident?
December 28, 2018
Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River?
December 27, 2018
New Bedford Woman Receives $125,000 From Commerce Insurance
December 18, 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
Tips for Protecting Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse
October 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
Choosing Your Doctor After an Injury at Work in Pawtucket
August 23, 2018
Will I Need a Rabies Shot if I am Bitten by a Dog?
August 15, 2018
Bristol Man Receives $350,000 Settlement From Amica Insurance Company
August 9, 2018
Should I Hire a Lawyer if I am Injured at Work in Fall River?
August 5, 2018
Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Fall River Dog Bite Lawyer
August 3, 2018
Top Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims
July 26, 2018
Keep Calm And Carry On: Car Accident Procedures
July 20, 2018
New Survey Finds Safe Driving Habits Differ With Each Generation
July 19, 2018
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 Bedford Woman Gets $150,000 Settlement from Plymouth Rock Insurance
May 23, 2018
The Dangers of Texting while Driving in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
May 18, 2018
Fall River, MA Man Gets $100,000 Car Accident Settlement from Allstate Insurance Company
April 25, 2018
MA Man Gets $92,000 Car Accident Settlement From USAA Insurance
April 18, 2018
Motorcycle Safety Tips for the Spring
April 11, 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
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
Worker Has Legs Amputated After Getting Stuck in Machinery
September 29, 2017
Hurricane Damaged Vehicles Could Surface on Used Car Lots
September 22, 2017
Labor Day DUI Crackdown in Rhode Island
September 21, 2017
Rhode Island is Getting Ready for Driverless Vehicles
September 19, 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
Utilizing Modern Smartphone Technology Could Diminish Workplace Injuries
April 19, 2017
Sharp Increase in Distracted Walking Deaths Raises Questions
April 17, 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
The Risky Business of Nursing: Injuries In The Health Care Profession On The Rise
February 7, 2017
Why Do I Need To Hire A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer For My Injury?
February 3, 2017
Warehouse, Factory and Industrial Workplace Injuries
January 25, 2017
Citations for Distracted Driving Have Doubled in Rhode Island
January 17, 2017
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
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
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
d’Olveira & Associates Obtains $160,000 Car Accident Settlement for Tiverton, RI Client
March 17, 2016
Does Automatic Braking Prevent Car Accidents?
March 3, 2016
Importance Of Police Reports In Middletown, RI Car Accident Cases
March 2, 2016
Winter Tires Help Prevent Newport, RI Car Accidents
February 18, 2016
Middletown Car Accident Lawyers Warn About Letting Others Use Your Car
February 3, 2016
Driving to Endanger in Newport, RI
February 2, 2016
Five Things to Know If You Have Been Injured In a Middletown, RI Car Accident
January 14, 2016
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
Strategies Insurance Adjusters Use to Reduce Your Settlement
August 14, 2015
Law Firm Gets $195,000 Car Accident Settlement For Elderly Man
August 12, 2015
Pickup Truck Sunk Into Sinkhole
August 12, 2015
What is The Most Dangerous Time of Day To Drive?
August 5, 2015
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

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New Bedford Office
930 Kempton Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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Telephone: (508) 984-8400
Fax: (774) 992-0633
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We are available by phone 24/7.

Pawtucket Office
11 George Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Telephone: (401) 365-6001
Fax: (401) 365-6005
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We are available by phone 24/7.

Fall River Office
408 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02720
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Telephone: (508) 677-0500
Fax: (508) 677-0507
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Available by phone 24/7.

East Providence Office
2540 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
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Telephone: (401) 431-1990
Fax: (401) 434-9366
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Available by phone 24/7.

Middletown Office
1521 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
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Telephone: (401) 846-5449
Monday: 8 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Available by phone 24/7.