It’s National Youth Traffic Safety Month and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) recently announced that four of its members will received grant funding from Ford Driving Skills For Life (Ford DSFL) totaling $80,000. The grant comes in support of a teen driving program developed collaboratively by Ford Motor Company…
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Massachusetts Motorcycle Accidents a Concern Despite Lower Fatality Rates
A recent report from state transportation officials found that motorcycle deaths dropped 2 percent in the first nine months of last year, according to The New York Times. Many aren’t convinced, saying this decrease may just signal a blip and may mean absolutely nothing toward a lasting improvement in safety.…
Proms, graduations bring a high risk for teen car accidents in Massachusetts
Spring is an exciting time for teens and young drivers, with prom and graduation right around the corner. Young drivers are more at risk of a Masscachusetts car accident this time of year given the temptation to drink and drive while attending these kinds of events at the end of…
Crossing the street can be a high risk for a pedestrian accident in Boston
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released a report on how automobile technology is reducing pedestrian crash fatalities. Our Boston personal injury lawyers applaud this new technology but cautions that drivers’ attentiveness is the best method for decreasing Boston pedestrian accidents. The IIHS study identified the most likely…
Fans drinking at games are at high risk for drunk driving accidents in Boston
Boston sports fans have a lot to be excited about these days with the Celtics cruising through the playoffs and the Red Sox turning their season around after a dismal start in April. Our Boston personal injury lawyers want to remind fans it is never a good idea to drink…
More Vehicle Recalls Pose Threats to Driver Safety in Boston
Ford vehicle owners are urged to check with their local dealer as more models have made the recall list. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging owners of the 1998 to 2003 Ford Windstar minivans to bring their vehicles to the nearest dealership for immediate examination. These vehicles have…
Boston Region Sees an 18 Percent Increase in Car Accidents While NHTSA Reports U.S. Decrease
As the National Safety Council reported an increase in car accidents in the fourth-quarter of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now reporting increases in the third and fourth-quarter. The increases are credited to the recovery of the economy. An NHTSA graph showed Region 1, including…
MassDOT Plans to Remove Tunnel Handrails to Decrease Risks of Serious Accidents in Boston
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans on either covering or removing thousands of feet of handrails in the Big Dig tunnels. They’ve chosen to do away with these dangerous features as they have been connected to eight deaths in the area, according to the Boston Herald. The rails the MassDOT…
Massachusetts State Vehicles in Serious Boston Car Accident
An off-duty police offer collided with a Boston fire truck, causing a serious Boston car accident. The Boston Fire Department fire truck was on the way to an accident that had been reported. The big red trick had its lights and siren activated before and during the crash, reports Boston.com.…
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to Help Decrease Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts and Elsewhere
April officially marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It began last year as FocusDriven wished to take a stand against cell phone use and other hand-held device use while operating a motor vehicle. Since the start of this program, the safe driving advocates of the National Safety Council have joined…