Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the launch of a new iOS app for iPod Touches and for iPhones to help to get drivers real-time information from the SaferCar.gov website. It’s the SaferCar app. It’s beneficial to consumers because it’s going to help to eliminate…
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Recruiting Safer Drivers, The Fight Against Distractions
As we recently reported on our Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, the entire month of April is being using by safe driving advocates to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Recently, officials with Focus Driven have announced that they’ve teamed up with Team One to spread the message…
New England Traffic Safety Watch — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In the state of Massachusetts, drivers are permitted to talk on a cell phone behind the wheel, but banned from text messaging. That makes it really tough for officers to cite drivers, considering it’s virtually impossible to determine if a driver was dialing a number to call or composing a…
Spate of Fatal Teen Crashes Highlight Need for Parental Involvement
Massachusetts State Police are still investigating a fatal, single-car crash that occurred on Route 195 late last month, claiming the life of a 23-year-old Dartmouth woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Our Boston car injury lawyers know that while this young lady was not technically a teenager, she…
Boston Car Fires More Common Than You Think
In nearby Westminster recently, three people were injured – one of those critically – in a fiery, head-on collision on Worcester Road. Our Boston burn injury lawyers understand that while the exact details of what caused the initial crash are unclear, one of the vehicles involved burst into flames, causing…
Boston Car Accidents Prompt Parents to Regret Lack of Oversight
A new study conducted by the Allstate Foundation has revealed that almost half of all parents of older teens report feeling regret about their lack of monitoring driving behavior after their child receive a license. Our Boston car accident lawyers understand that what’s more, some two-thirds said they wished they…
Report: Fatal Boston Crash Attributed to Speeding, Impairment
The 20-year-old man barreling through a red light at 70 miles per hour was only a couple years older than the students James Braga taught and coached at Middleborough High School. Our Boston car accident lawyers understand that not only was the young man traveling at speeds in excess of…
Young Driver Accused in Death of Elderly Motorist After Head-On Collision
A recent New England car accident killed a 74-year old man and injured two 22-year-old victims. According to the Boston Globe, the accident happened when the young driver attempted to pass the car in front of him. He collided head-on with the elderly driver, who was dead when officers arrived…
Grieving Father Visits Massachusetts to Warn Teens of Distracted Driving Dangers
It has become very clear that distracted driving is a major public health issue, especially among teens. Unfortunately, many teens continue to text as they drive. In fact, one recent study conducted by Toyota and University of Michigan found that teens were 26 times as likely to text when driving…
Can Driver Safety Laws Really Save Lives?
Sometimes, it may seem as if there are laws and regulations about everything. While it may be a hassle to obey all of the driving laws, these rules exist for a reason. Speed limits, for example, help to make sure you don’t go too fast and get out of control.…