While many traffic collisions are caused by the negligence of other drivers on the road, some are caused by a hazardous situation on the road that could have been prevented. In a recent news article from WHNT, a man was killed when his car hit a horse that was walking…
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Boutelle v. Boutelle: Choice of Law in Car Accident Cases
In Boutelle v. Boutelle, a case from the Supreme Court of Wyoming, a brother and sister were involved in a single vehicle accident. Brother was driving, and sister and three other passengers were from Wisconsin. The accident occurred on an interstate in Montana. Sister filed a car accident lawsuit in…
Outfielder Jayson Werth Sentenced to 10 Days in Jail for Reckless Driving
Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was recently sentenced to 10 days in county jail for driving his Porsche over 100 mph on the Washington, DC beltway several months ago. According to ESPN, the sentencing judge informed Werth that I-495 is not a racetrack and that her sentence would have been…
Braintree Accident Involving Two Cars and Boston Commuter Rail Train
According to a recent news article from CBS Boston, two cars were in a collision involving a commuter rail train in Braintree. Police have stated one car stopped at a railroad crossing and was rear-ended by a second car, pushing it onto the tracks. While the driver of the first…
Determining the True Cause of Boston Collisions is Essential
A 21-year-old driving a 2004 Saturn Ion was involved in a motor vehicle collision when her car veered off the road and slammed into a tree. The car’s air bags did not deploy, and the woman was severely injured. Her 25-year-old fiancé, a passenger in the car at the time…
NHTSA Effectiveness Questioned as New Leader Takes Helm
President Obama has nominated Mark Rosekind to serve as the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to Roll Call, Rosekind is a current member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and his nomination is supported by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The top position has…
Number of Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Boston Trending Upward
In recent years, the number of people killed in motor vehicle collisions has been declining or holding steady. During this same time, however, the number of people killed in bike crashes has increased significantly. Boston bike accident lawyers know many of the victims who have lost their lives in bike…
Avoiding Boston Motor Vehicle Collisions Over Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday period stretches from the evening of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after. During this time, there will be many more people on the roads, and there is a far greater risk of becoming involved in a motor vehicle collision as compared with non-holidays. A Boston…
Fatal Single-Car Accident in Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police (MSP) are investigating the case of a single vehicle fatal car accident in which a Natick man was killed. According to Mass Live, the 65-year-old driver was traveling north on Route 95 near the Attleboro, exit when he lost control of his car. His car ran off…
Heflin v. Merrill: UM/UIM Coverage in Auto Accident Lawsuits
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and Uninsured Motorist claims involve a car accident victim attempting to get his or her own liability insurance carrier to pay financial compensation when the at-fault driver is uninsured or does not have enough insurance to cover total damages. Heflin v. Merrill, a case from the Mississippi…