This time of year, we often hear about car accidents caused by roads covered with ice and snow. That’s been especially true this winter, as Boston and much of New England has been brutalized by one major winter storm after another. It is easy to dismiss these accidents as being…
According to the Boston Herald, Miley Cyrus’s boyfriend, Patrick Schwarzenegger (son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver), was driving in the Los Angeles area when another driver allegedly threw a full bottle of water at him and then fled the scene. Authorities say Schwarzenegger began to chase the other driver…
Motor vehicle-related crashes are consistently the No. 1 cause of work-related deaths in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, 36 percent of occupational fatalities reported to the federal agency are associated with motor vehicles. These kinds of crashes can be particularly…
Former Olympic champion-turned-reality television star Bruce Jenner was recently involved in a horrific, fatal crash that left one woman dead and several others – including children – injured. Authorities are reportedly delving into all possible causes, and Jenner is said to be cooperating with the investigation. Among the avenues explored:…
Defective tires pose a serious threat to the safety of everyone on the road, and they are more common than one might think. A recent ABC News investigation revealed there are potentially millions of dangerous, recalled tires in use or on store shelves, primarily because of an archaic government recall…
According to recent news report from WHDH, a car was traveling at such a high rate of speed in Arlington, Massachusetts on Route 2 it completely left the road surface, drove up an embankment, left the ground entirely, landed on a guardrail, and crashed on top of another vehicle traveling…
Since the end of the Washington Nationals’ short post-season run, they have been getting a lot of news coverage this off-season. While much of the news has been related to trades involving big name athletes such as starting pitcher Max Scherzer, there has been much coverage regarding outfielder Jayson Werth…
According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a Shrewsbury man died when he was involved in a crash involving his vehicle and a backhoe. The 79-year-old victim was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where doctors pronounced him dead from his injuries. The driver of the backhoe…
Motor vehicle crashes involving pedestrians can be among the most serious car accidents. They are very traumatic for those involved. According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a school bus hit a man and his dog around 7:30 in the morning at the intersection of Columbus Avenue…
Many car owners choose (or can only afford) to purchase the minimum amount of insurance coverage required by state law. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the mandatory minimum liability insurance required is $20,000 per personal injury per person, $40,000 per accident and $5,000 for property damage. Car accident attorneys normally…