February is the safest month for driving on roadways (with the exception of 2008) over the last 4 years according to a report by National Safety Council. The month of February has seen slightly over a 31% decrease in motor vehicle crashes between 2007 and 2010, which is more than…
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Economy impacts number of serious and fatal Massachusetts car accidents
The National Safety Council reports about 1,500 fewer lives were lost on the nation’s roads during the first 11 months of last year. Our Boston car accident lawyers have reported the impact the economic downturn has had on serious and fatal car accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere in the nation.…
Brutal winter increases risks of Boston car accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released comprehensive information on safe winter driving amid what is becoming one of the toughest winters in recent memory. Our Boston personal injury lawyers continue to urge you to stay off the roads whenever possible in bad weather. In cases where going out…
Wheelchair victim seriously injured in New Bedford pedestrian accident for second time in recent months
A man in a wheelchair was seriously injured when he was struck by an oil truck in a New Bedford crosswalk. The New Bedford pedestrian accident is the second accident involving a victim in a wheelchair in recent months. A 57-year-old man died in October after being hit in his…
Program aims to reduce young teens’ risk of Boston car accidents
In the ongoing battle to reduce your child’s risk of being involved in a Massachusetts car accident, our Boston injury lawyers encourage you to remain proactive in 2011. Safe Kids USA is launching a program in conjunction with General Motors Foundation called Countdown2Drive. The program will target 13 to 14-year-old…
Phone companies working to reduce Boston car accidents caused by distracted driving
AT&T is launching the “It Can Wait” campaign which aims to teach motorists about the dangers of text messaging while driving, the Examiner reported. Our Boston car accidents lawyers frequently discuss the dangers of distracted driving caused by cell phones and text messaging. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports…
Teens at high risk of Boston drunk driving car accidents
A new report published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that about 1 in 10 teenagers admitted to drinking and driving within the past year. It is the latest study to highlight the many risk factors associated with teen driving. Our Boston car accident attorneys are well aware…
Massachusetts car accidents injuries trooper; Move Over law aims to protect crews from work accidents in Boston
Mass Live reports a trooper with the Massachusetts State Police has been seriously injured after being struck from behind by another driver on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Our Boston car accident attorneys and Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyers reported frequently last year on the dangers faced by troopers and other employees who…
Boston car accident lawyers wish you a safe New Year’s Holiday
The Boston Car Accident attorneys and staff at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers wish you a safe and enjoyable New Year. Please celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive. News22 reports that Northampton police will be out in force, as police departments throughout the state join the Massachusetts State Police in…
Choice in vehicles can impact injury risk in Boston car accidents
Choosing a passenger vehicle is a matter of personal choice but Boston drivers should rank safety high on their list when deciding which kind of vehicle to drive. Our Boston car accident attorneys see the type of vehicle a motorist drives can frequently influence the severity of the injuries that…