A Massachusetts car accident is being blamed on street racing after at least seven people were seriously injured on Route 18, South Coast Today reported. A woman was trapped in her Volkswagen Jetta on Route 18 near the Purchase Street ramp after she was slammed into by one of two…
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Boston bus accident sends 15 to the hospital
A Boston bus accident sent 15 people to the hospital on Saturday night, the Boston Herald reported. The accident occurred at the intersection of Morton Street and Gallivan Boulevard when authorities say a van collided with the MBTA bus. Police say the van’s driver will be cited for failure to…
Memorial Day weekend a dangerous time for Massachusetts car accidents
Authorities are urging motorists to use caution and practice safe driving habits in an effort to reduce serious and fatal Massachusetts car accidents over the long Memorial Day weekend. Holiday travel is expected to increase this weekend, despite higher gas prices, Mass Live reported. AAA expects nearly 1.5 million New…
Safe driving series to examine common causes of Massachusetts traffic accidents
Over the coming weeks, Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers will look at some of the most common causes of serious and fatal Massachusetts car accidents and traffic accidents nationwide. In truth, few accidents are really accidents. Distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding and other poor driving habits usually contribute to serious or…
Teen faces vehicular homicide charge; accused of fatal hit-and-run Massachusetts car accident
A Cape Cod teenager accused in connection with a fatal hit-and-run Massachusetts car accident that killed a woman in a wheelchair, appeared in court in handcuffs on Monday, ABC5 reported. The girl was captured by police at the Rosewood Motel in Wareham on Saturday, where police say she had been…
Boston bicycle accidents an ongoing concern as city named on of America’s best cycling locations
CNN reports that cities named by Bicycle Magazine as some of the most bike-friendly in the nation are also among the metropolitan areas experiencing the biggest challenges in the relationship between cyclists and motorists. As we reported last month on our Boston Injury Attorney Blog, the high number of Boston…
Safe driving habits can help prevent Massachusetts car accidents
As summer enters full swing, reviewing safe and defensive driving habits as a family can help reduce Massachusetts car accidents and help ensure you and your loved ones have a safe, enjoyable summer. Massachusetts traffic accidents caused 363 fatalities in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Accident…
Technicality may have omitted Boston from Top 10 most dangerous driving cities
Boston car accidents have been attributed to drivers who are rude, foulmouthed and reckless. But the city has apparently caught a break in the new list of the 10 Most Dangerous Cities compiled by Insurance.com … if only because Massachusetts drivers don’t use the company’s service to purchase insurance. Saying…
Teenage pizza delivery driver allegedly caused fatal Waltham car accident
A 9-year-old boy is dead after a Waltham car accident reportedly involving a teenager delivering for Domino’s pizza, the Boston Herald reported. Contacting a Boston wrongful death attorney is critical when a fatal accident involves someone driving a vehicle as part of their job. The death of a small child…
Authorities investigating a pair of Massachusetts pedestrian accidents
A 60-year-old woman was seriously injured in a Massachusetts pedestrian accident on Monday, while crossing Route 9 with her dog, the Boston Globe reported. Police found the woman lying in the median strip on Route 16 when they arrived about 3:30 p.m. Authorities believe she was struck by a Jeep…