Until recently, the idea of a driverless car may have sounded like something out of a sci-fi movie. With the many advances in computers and technology in recent years, however, a driverless car is not just within the realm of possibility. In fact, our Boston car accident lawyers know that…
With news that 660,000 people may be on an electronic device while driving at any given daylight moment, you might think that things cannot get any worse when it comes to the dangers of distracted driving. Unfortunately, as two recent stories show… you’d be wrong. The dangers of distracted driving…
Distracted driving has been a hot button issue for a long time, with lawmakers in the majority of states passing bans or restrictions on the use of electronic devices behind the wheel and with numerous public health campaigns warning the public about the risks. With so many laws and with…
For many people, driving comes as second nature and they don’t actually stop to think about their actions. If you are one of those drivers, you may find your mind wandering as you commute to work or drive somewhere in your vehicle. In fact, your mind may take you to…
It’s that time of year when we see a plethora of teenagers behind the wheel. Many of them are out enjoying what can be considered the best part of their lives — prom, graduation and summer break. What parents need to keep in mind is that traffic accidents continue to…
Today’s semis and tractor-trailers do a decent job of working to keep passenger vehicles from sliding underneath them in the event of a traffic accident — but they could be doing better. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the standards for these underride guards are getting tougher,…
Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the launch of a new iOS app for iPod Touches and for iPhones to help to get drivers real-time information from the SaferCar.gov website. It’s the SaferCar app. It’s beneficial to consumers because it’s going to help to eliminate…
As we recently reported on our Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog, the entire month of April is being using by safe driving advocates to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Recently, officials with Focus Driven have announced that they’ve teamed up with Team One to spread the message…
In the state of Massachusetts, drivers are permitted to talk on a cell phone behind the wheel, but banned from text messaging. That makes it really tough for officers to cite drivers, considering it’s virtually impossible to determine if a driver was dialing a number to call or composing a…
Massachusetts State Police are still investigating a fatal, single-car crash that occurred on Route 195 late last month, claiming the life of a 23-year-old Dartmouth woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Our Boston car injury lawyers know that while this young lady was not technically a teenager, she…