Tom Brady claims a minivan ran a red light and caused a Boston car accident in which the star quarterback of the New England Patriots was involved on Thursday morning, the Boston Globe reported. Brady said he was driving in Back Bay when he entered the intersection at Commonwealth Avenue…
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Life-saving technology being tested in Waltham; fewer Massachusetts drunk driving accidents could result
Fewer Massachusetts drunk driving accidents could result from a system under testing in Waltham, which could prove the greatest lifesaver since the seat belt, the Boston Globe reports. The system would test the blood-alcohol level of all drivers with just the touch of a button — before permitting a car…
Teens at increased risk of distracted driving car accidents in Massachusetts
Despite an aggressive national public service campaign and text messaging bans in 30 states, 9 out of 10 teens admit to distracted driving Two seconds. Two seconds is the time it takes to turn off, or answer, a cell phone. For teenage drivers in Massachusetts a two-second distraction can mean…
Older drivers at increased risk of Boston car accidents
With 78-million baby boomers edging closer to 70, when and how to address concerns about elderly driving with loved ones is a topic of conversation most families in the United States struggle to address. But having that conversation can boil down to a matter of saving lives, the Washington Post…
Government accused of smoke in mirrors with over focus on distracted driving car accidents
One of the nation’s most prominent highway safety organizations contends the government has gotten sidetracked by safety issues like texting and driving. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the highway safety arm of the insurance industry, claims the government is waging a high-profile campaign against test messaging and runaway Toyotas…
Law enforcement to target drunk driving in effort to reduce Massachusetts car accidents over Labor Day weekend
The U.S. Department of Transportation will be joining law enforcement efforts in all 50 states to crack down on drunk driving and other driving infractions through the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Our Boston accident attorneys continue to report on the dangers of drunk driving accidents. Alcohol was involved in 151…
Lynn car accident blamed on drunk driver; moped rider seriously injured
A Lynn, Massachusetts drunk driving accident is being blamed for seriously injuring a man riding a moped early Saturday morning, the Item reported. The accident happened about 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of North Street and Liberty Hill Avenue, according to Salem police. As Labor Day approaches, it is…
Celebrities join forces to reduce risk of distracted driving car accidents in Massachusetts and throughout the country
The rush is on to enlist the help of celebrities to preach the dangers of texting and driving as safety advocates seek to reduce the risk of distracted driving car accidents in Boston and across the country, the Boston Globe reported. As our Boston injury lawyers reported earlier this summer,…
Rider safety courses aimed at reducing serious and fatal Massachusetts motorcycle accidents
Safety advocates hope new mandatory training for underage riders will help reduce the risk of serious and fatal Massachusetts motorcycle accidents involving teenagers. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the new law requiring riders ages 16 to 18 to take the course before applying for a junior license. Dubbed “Ryan’s Bill,”…
Accident involving police officer a reminder for motorists to help reduce risk of Boston motorcycle accidents this fall
A Boston motorcycle accident injured a police officer Saturday morning, the Globe reported. A Honda Civic collided with the Boston police motorcycle near the Thomas P. O’Neill Tunnel, shortly after 8:30 a.m., according to Massachusetts State Police. The officer was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries.…