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…
Poisoning and Child Injuries in Boston and Elsewhere Targeted through National
To help to prevent child injury in Brockton and elsewhere, we encourage you to participate in Poison Prevention Week presented by the National Safety Council (NSC). This week-long awareness campaign is being held from March 18th through the 24th and will be used to help educate parents about one of…
Reducing Risks of Accidents in Boston One Road at a Time
Winter isn’t too nice to our roadways and sidewalks. The snow, ice and freezing-cold temps can wreak havoc on these surfaces, causing bumps, cracks and other serious dangers. To help fix this problem, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the “Mark It’ campaign. How it works is that the Boston Department…
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…
Premise Liability Injuries in Boston Worrying Officials during South Boston’s Parade
As we recently reported on our Boston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Blog, alcohol and the South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day go together like peanut butter and jelly, or St. Patrick’s Day and green beer. We’ve discussed the dangers of drinking and driving and reviewed a number of ways to avoid…
Annual Boston Bikes Report Recognizes Efforts to Reduce Risks of Bicycle Accidents in Boston
The Boston Bikes Annual Report was recently released by Mayor Menino. Guess what? Boston’s biking initiatives have been a success. According to Mayor Menino, the city is already planning to continue growth within the city’s successful program. This program is helping to provide safer and more convenient areas for riding…