Distracted driving accidents are happening more frequently than ever before, likely due to the fact that cell phone use, whether it be talking or texting in vehicles, is a common occurrence. Such distractions can take your mind and your eyes away from the road where they belong. Boston car accidents…
Purchasing a car is likely a big decision presuming the number of hours you spend in your vehicle per week. Like your home, you are looking for comfort as well as safe being during the hours that you spend in your vehicle. The last thing we want is to purchase…
Texting on your cell phone while driving is a common danger we face today and can heighten the risk involved with Boston truck or car accident on a daily basis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that for 2009 almost 5,500 people were killed because they were involved in…
Pedestrians doing their holiday shopping on the city streets of Boston should use extra caution this holiday season. Boston pedestrian accidents are a concern every day, but especially this time of year when the numbers of cars and people increases with holiday shopping. Boston Public Health Commission reports that on…
Winter can be one of the most challenging times of the year for Boston drivers to be on the road. As the cold weather approaches so does the dangers of winter driving. Black ice is a common danger of winter driving but its difficulty to detect increases the risk for…
Like most states, speeding is a common denominator for Boston car accidents and traffic accidents elsewhere in Massachusetts. Speed limits are established for the safety of drivers but the warning signs posting the speed are often ignored. Drivers need to accept the responsibilities of following the law and the speed…
As we enter the final holiday season shopping rush, customers and employees are at increased risk of Boston elevator accidents or escalator accidents. Poor maintenance, large crowds, aging equipment, wet or slippery flooring and injuries caused by other passengers are the leading causes of such accidents. Children and the elderly…
Shoppers are at increased risk of Boston premise liability accidents as the holiday shopping season enters full swing and winter weather descends on the East Coast. We reported last month on our Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog that the government had warned retailers about the risk posed to employees by…
Many of us will visit relatives in nursing homes this holiday season. In fact, area homes will see more visitors during the next three weeks than at any other time of the year. Our Massachusetts nursing home abuse lawyers encourage you to pay attention when visiting a home and to…
Our Boston personal injury lawyers urge you to speak with older drivers about the importance of safe-driving habits this week during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Family and friends can help by staying aware of their loved ones driving skills as they age each year. As we age our body…