Backup cameras may not be a part of all cars as soon as we thought. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) decided that it was going to postpone the creation of a rule that would have required these devices in all new cars, trucks and SUVS by at…
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New App to Help Prevent Car Accidents in Boston?
There’s a Stachetastic app that lets you to customize mustaches for yourself. There’s a Ginger Booth app to let you see what you’d look like as a red head. And there’s even a Sleep Talk Recorder app to record yourself in your sleep, just in case you sleep talk. While…
Unexpected Winter Storms and Dangers of Car Accidents in Massachusetts
Don’t you just love the winter weather here in Boston? Okay, maybe not. Yes, it can be dangerous, but there are ways to help minimize these dangers and to help minimize the risks of a winter-related car accident in Massachusetts. Recently, Mayor Menino made an announcement urging drivers in the…
Car Accidents on Massachusetts Interstates A Problem for All
A recent rollover car accident in Salem on Interstate 93 near Exit 1 seriously injured one of the vehicle’s passenger, according to Stephane Cattin, the Salem Fire Captain. The passenger was transported to a Boston hospital. Reports indicate that the accident was called in to authorities shortly before midnight. A…
G-Force Predicting Teen’s Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts and Elsewhere
We’ve talked about the risks that newly-licensed drivers have for car accidents in Boston and elsewhere. We’ve talked about their inexperience behind the wheel and some of their dangerous driving habits. Well, now we’re going to narrow that down even more and talk about some of the most dominant factors…
Trucking Accident in Fall River Damages Commonly-Traveled Bridge
Imagine this: You are driving down Route 79 South near the Braga Bridge during the early morning hours and you see a trucking accident in Massachusetts. As that accident happens, a tractor-trailer bursts into flames right before your eyes. The truck is so close to your vehicle, you worry about…
Car Accidents in Massachusetts a Frightening Trend
Two adults and two children were transported to local hospitals after a car-truck accident in Abington. The accident happened between an oil truck and an SUV on Route 58, according to Wicked Local Rockland. Witnesses report that the SUV swerved across the yellow-center line on Route 58 and clipped the…
Cell Phone Ban Aims to Curb Boston Car Accidents
Drivers in the state could soon be banned from using hand-held cell phones at the wheel under a recently-approved bill. The bill was recently unanimously green-lighted by the Legislature’s Joint Transportation Committee. This passage is an important step, advocates say, according to the Boston Globe. Previous attempts at getting lawmakers…
Restrictions Paying Off in Fight against Teen Car Accidents in Massachusetts
As we recently reported on our Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is pulling out all the stops in an attempt to reduce the risks of car accidents for teens. Recently, MassDOT created a new guide for parents to help teach our young drivers. This…
Elderly Drivers and One Simple Way to Reduce Their Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts
Seniors in Massachusetts can land a discount on their auto insurance policy and reduce their risks of a car accident in Boston , according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). What we’re talking about is the AARP Driver Safety Program. We’re never too old to learn something new, no…