According to the Woburn Patch, a 24-year-old Massachusetts man was killed in January by a tractor trailer. The tractor trailer did not stop at the accident scene but instead continued driving until state police found what they believe to be the vehicle shortly after midnight. Our Boston truck accident attorneys…
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Can Rearview Cameras Curb Backover Accidents?
In 2007, Congress approved legislation imposing new standards for rear visibility in cars. The aim of the legislation was to eliminate blind spots on cars that hide pedestrians, kids, animals, the elderly and objects behind vehicles. Improving rear visibility was and is an important priority, with the National Highway Traffic…
Toyota Settles Lawsuit Based on Unintended Acceleration
In 2010, an accident occurred when a Toyota Camry accelerated unintentionally. The accident killed two people who were in the Camry and injured two others. The family filed a lawsuit against Toyota claiming that the crash was caused by a defect in the vehicle’s design that caused the car to…
Will More Women Drivers Reduce Traffic Collisions in Boston?
In December of 2012, the University of Michigan published an article about the changing demographics of drivers. By studying data from the Federal Highway Administration, a research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute indicated that the number of women with driver’s licenses now exceeds the number of…
More Proof Your Insurance Company Is Not On Your Side In Auto Accident Cases
Insurance companies are in business to do one thing: make money. This means that when someone gets into a car crash, the insurance company isn’t focused on making sure that the injured victim gets the money he or she needs to pay medical costs, to get better and to move…
Does Massachusetts Make the Grade for Highway Safety?
According to the National Highway Safety Council, more than 75,000 lives were saved between 2004 and 2008 as a result of drivers wearing their seat belts. However, despite the fact that wearing a seat belt makes sense, many people simply refrain from doing so and could be seriously injured as…
Boston Pedestrian Accidents and the Risk of Hybrid Vehicles
Boston, like many other cities, has become increasingly hospitable to electric cars as a method of transportation. In fact, according to Boston.com, there are several public charging stations for electric cars outside City Hall and in nearby Coolidge Corner. These public charging stations reflect an increased trend towards green transportation…
Snowmobile Safety in Massachusetts an Important Goal this Winter
Winter is the season for outdoor fun in the snow. For many, this means that winter is the season for snowmobiles. Snowmobile riding can be a fun pastime and a great winter activity, but is also can be a very dangerous activity. In one tragic case, for example, Boston.com reported…
Choosing a New or Used Car: Consider The Safety Record & Features
When you are thinking about purchasing a new car or a used car, it is absolutely essential that you think about the safety features the car offers. Advancements in technology have allowed for cars to be safer than ever before, but you need to make sure you are selecting a…
Massachusetts Safe Driving: Don’t Crowd the Plow
Snowplows have a very important job during winter, clearing snow from streets and de-icing the roadways. Plows typically travel at an average speed between 25 and 30 miles per hour and travel on all roads including highways and smaller local roads to clear the street. If you are driving on…