When the radio was introduce as a new-car feature, safety advocates began screaming about the potential for distraction. Then came the tape deck, the CD player, the MP3 player and the GPS. But by far the biggest risk factor for distraction has been the cell phone. And now the smart…
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Young Female Passenger Suffers Life Altering Injuries from Boston Trolley Accident
A serious trolley accident that happened two years ago left a Salem college student with a fractured back and other injuries and has left her with thousands of dollars in medical bills and an uncertain academic future, according to The Boston Herald. The Boston trolley accident was caused by a…
Texting Causes $10 Million in Damages and Injures 65 in Boston Subway Accident
Investigation into the cause of a Boston subway accident that injured 65 riders back in 2009 has been concluded. Federal investigators have determined that a text messaging driver was the probable cause. That one text message caused nearly $10 million in damages, according to the Boston-Herald. Boston personal injury lawyers…
Investigation into trolley accident involving Boston College students has MBTA answering tough questions
The investigation into the April Boston car accident involving an MBTA trolley and members of the Boston College championship hockey team has largely cleared the students of wrongdoing. New information has left the transportation authority answering some tough questions. This case perfectly illustrates why an attorney should always be called…