There is no question that distracted driving is a major problem in cities like Boston and across the United States. While many people may not realize this, it is becoming a bigger problem, in terms of the number of accidents, than drunk driving. The reason for this is because so…
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NHTSA Reports Seat Belt Use in U.S. Reaches 90 Percent – Historic High
When someone gets in a car, they are expected to wear a seat belt. This is instilled upon us from a young age, and, in case we forget, the car will sound annoying alarms and flash lights to remind us to fasten our seat belts. This is not only good…
Brockton Hit-And-Run Proves Fatal
According to a recent news article from CBS Local Boston, a pedestrian was crossing the street outside a bar in Brockton, Massachusetts at around 1:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. Following the crash, the driver reportedly fled the scene. Witnesses said when the car hit the 25-year-old…
Terran Hasselbach Discusses Car Accident That Almost Ended His Football Career
Terran Hasslebach now plays a hybrid linebacker and defensive lineman for the top-ten ranked Colorado football team. His is the son of Super Bowl-winning Harald Hasselbach. While he hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and play in the NFL one day, he almost didn’t make on a high school…
Report: Boston Man Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident
A Boston resident recently died in a car accident involving a semi tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury, according to a the Worcester Telegram. This fatal crash allegedly involved a passenger car crashing into one tractor-trailer and then another that was parked at a local truck stop on Route 20. Authorities have said the accident occurred…
Boston Car Accident Proves Fatal
According to a recent news report from CBS Boston, a driver traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 495 near Boston was killed in a fatal car wreck. A spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) has said the accident occurred around 2 a.m. and involved a Toyota Corolla being…
Report: Car Accident Involving Deer Results in Serious Damage
In Massachusetts during the winter, it is common for motorists to encounter deer. While it is sometimes nice to see these animals, when they are not on the road in front of a car, it can result in a serious car accident. While hitting a deer is often nobody’s fault, the…
Alleged Hit-And-Run Driver Struck by Train While Fleeing Accident
Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers often present additional complications that are not seen in a typical car accident lawsuit. One of the reasons for this is that the driver may or may not be found. In some cases, the driver gets away and is never seen again. This does not mean…
What to Do After a Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it can be a very traumatic experience. Knowing what to do, assuming you are physically able to do so, can help make things go a lot smoother and help you to obtain a full and appropriate financial recovery for any damages and…
NFL Player Isaiah Pead Suffers Leg Amputation in Car Accident
According to a recent news article from the New York Daily News, National Football League (NFL) running back Isaiah Pead just lost part of his leg in a serious car accident. Pead had played three games for the Miami Dolphins this season before he was cut and released from the…