Our Boston Car Accident Attorneys recently discussed the launch of the overnight closures of Interstate 93. With those closures and with other roadwork that is being executed throughout the state, we’d like to shine some light on National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to the Official Website of the Executive…
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Massachusetts Woman Killed during Florida Vacation
We often talk about the dangers of riding bicycles and walking near traffic, but we don’t think about them while on vacation — the risks were probably the last thing on a Medford woman’s mind when she died in Fort Lauderdale. The expectant mother had won a trip to Florida…
Thinking: A Common Cause of Car Accidents in Massachusetts and Elsewhere
We’re oftentimes discussing the dangers of talking on a cell phone, text messaging and web-surfing while driving. While these are all common causes of distraction-related car accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere, other distractions can be just as dangerous, and you may have never even thought about them. According to a…
Accidents in Boston Could Be Minimized with New Variable-Message Sign
There’s a new real-time travel information initiative that was recently designed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The new initiative will be found along Interstate 93. It is designed to help alert commuters about the Lowell Line rail option. Officials are hopeful…
New Campaign to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts’ Metropolitan Highway System Tunnels
There is a new public awareness campaign and it could help to save your life! The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has recently teamed up with a number of public safety partners across the state to help to advise motorists in the event of a breakdown or a car accident…
Woman Paralyzed After Newton Accident Determined to Walk Again
After a severe 2009 single-car accident in Newton, a 20-year-old from Waltham knew her life may never be the same. After her accident, the young woman had no feeling in the lower half of her body, according to Wicked Local Waltham. With statistics against her, she’s determined to prevail. She…
NHTSA Proposed Ban on Dashboard Devices to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts, Nation
The dashboards of our vehicles are beginning to mirror a scene out of Star Trek. They’re getting more and more advanced and new technologies are making it easier for drivers to access text messages, phone calls, GPS devices and the internet all while driving. What they’re also doing is increasing…
Boston Road Safety, Part 9: Youth Safety
Young drivers are some of the most at-risk for Boston car accidents and for crashes across the country. In fact, the department of transportation offers the following guidelines for young motorists: 1. Wear your seat belt. It’s your first line of defense against serious injury, and statistics show that of…
Boston Road Safety, Part 8: Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Speeding and aggressive driving are often factors in serious Boston car crashes. We all know how frustrating it can be when we’re running late or when someone cuts you off in traffic. But our Boston car accident attorneys have seen firsthand how dangerous it can be when drivers drop their…
Boston Road Safety, Part 7: Seat Belts
Imagine walking outside your front door to a war zone every day — without a bullet-proof vest. That’s exactly the kind of risk you’re taking when you get into a vehicle without buckling your seat belt. If you want to protect yourself from the serious injury or death that could…