As we recently reported on our Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, drivers throughout the state and elsewhere were urged to ring in the New Year with some resolutions toward safer driving habits. It may already be April, but our attorneys and officials with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety are…
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Distracted Driving Car Accidents in Massachusetts, Not Just a Teen Problem
Teen girl drivers are most likely to be involved in a distraction-related car accident in Brockton and elsewhere, according to a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These young female drivers are actually twice as likely to engage in activities behind the wheel involving cell phones and…
Risks for Van Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere High with Spring and Summer Travel Season
The spring driving season is here and the summer season is quickly following right behind. During this time, friends and family members typically join together and head out for a much-needed vacation. In preparation for the travel season, safe driving advocates with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are…
Car Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere Targeted in National Work Zone Awareness Week
Our Boston Car Accident Attorneys recently discussed the launch of the overnight closures of Interstate 93. With those closures and with other roadwork that is being executed throughout the state, we’d like to shine some light on National Work Zone Awareness Week. According to the Official Website of the Executive…
Massachusetts Woman Killed during Florida Vacation
We often talk about the dangers of riding bicycles and walking near traffic, but we don’t think about them while on vacation — the risks were probably the last thing on a Medford woman’s mind when she died in Fort Lauderdale. The expectant mother had won a trip to Florida…
Thinking: A Common Cause of Car Accidents in Massachusetts and Elsewhere
We’re oftentimes discussing the dangers of talking on a cell phone, text messaging and web-surfing while driving. While these are all common causes of distraction-related car accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere, other distractions can be just as dangerous, and you may have never even thought about them. According to a…
Accidents in Boston Could Be Minimized with New Variable-Message Sign
There’s a new real-time travel information initiative that was recently designed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The new initiative will be found along Interstate 93. It is designed to help alert commuters about the Lowell Line rail option. Officials are hopeful…
New Campaign to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts’ Metropolitan Highway System Tunnels
There is a new public awareness campaign and it could help to save your life! The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has recently teamed up with a number of public safety partners across the state to help to advise motorists in the event of a breakdown or a car accident…
Woman Paralyzed After Newton Accident Determined to Walk Again
After a severe 2009 single-car accident in Newton, a 20-year-old from Waltham knew her life may never be the same. After her accident, the young woman had no feeling in the lower half of her body, according to Wicked Local Waltham. With statistics against her, she’s determined to prevail. She…
NHTSA Proposed Ban on Dashboard Devices to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Massachusetts, Nation
The dashboards of our vehicles are beginning to mirror a scene out of Star Trek. They’re getting more and more advanced and new technologies are making it easier for drivers to access text messages, phone calls, GPS devices and the internet all while driving. What they’re also doing is increasing…