Safety advocates used to frown upon sport utility vehicles because of their high rollover rate, but not anymore, according to USA Today. Now, SUV drivers are among the safest motorists on our roadways, as they are least likely to die in a car accident in Massachusetts or elsewhere throughout the…
Massachusetts has recently climbed from 19th to 10th on the League of American Bicyclists “Bike Friendly State” list. Our state has also been recognized with the special Bronze level award. As our state has climbed the safety list for riders, motorists are still asked to be cautious to help to…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is now urging that all motorists inspect their tires to help prevent a car accident in Massachusetts and elsewhere during the hot summer months. Motorists are urged to check that their tires are properly inflated and to make sure that there are no signs…
Massachusetts saw at least two tornadoes this week — the first tornado experience since 2008, according to CNN. Wednesday our state was hit with chaotic weather conditions that took the lives of at least 4 residents. Commonwealth has only reported 55 tornadoes since 1950, according to the National Oceanic and…
Baby Boomers influence a new safety program aimed to help save victims of serious car accidents in Boston and elsewhere in the country, according to USA Today. The new program, Yellow Dot, will provide a simple and efficient way for emergency responders to collect necessary information from those who have…
The 2011 edition of the pedestrian safety report has recently been released by Transportation for America. This newly released data analyzes fatalities from pedestrian accidents in Boston and elsewhere in the United States between 2000 and 2009. After the release of this data, Dangerous by Design 2011 will examine the…
An oncoming car struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian as she stepped into the road at the corner of Dorchester Avenue and West Broadway as she focused her attention on her text message instead of oncoming traffic, according to Boston.com. To make matters worse, the motorist was paying as little attention…
A new technology, already used to decrease the risk of motor-vehicle accidents, could soon be used to help reduce the risks of pedestrian accidents in Boston and elsewhere in the United States, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The crash prevention technology will have the potential to…
Our Boston personal injury lawyers warn you to watch for bicyclist as the weather warms up. Cycling is a wonderful activity for the whole family, but stay alert to prevent a Massachusetts bicycle accident. According to Mass.gov children ages 5-18 make up more than 50 percent of all non-fatal bicycle…
Earlier this month CBS 3 reported on the death of a pedestrian who did not use the crosswalk while crossing the street. Our Boston personal injury lawyers know that as the weather improves so does the risk for a Boston pedestrian accident. A young woman was killed after being hit…