The loss of a child is something no parent should have to endure. According to widely-published statistics, traffic crashes are the number one cause of death for young children in the U.S. – and have been for years. Our Boston car accident attorneys now some collisions are tragically unavoidable. But…
Parents, take note: More than 14,200 child safety seats have been recalled due to a manufacturing flaw that could lead to injuries to children in Boston and throughout the U.S. Our Boston car accident attorneys have learned from the register your child’s car seat by visiting the department of transportation’s…
Buying a new car is a big decision, and one you shouldn’t take lightly. Our Boston car accident attorneys aren’t trying to sell you on any particular vehicle. But we do want to make sure that whichever model you choose will provide maximum safety for you, your family and anyone…
It’s a fact: Most people want safer roads and a decreased risk of car accidents in Boston and elsewhere. What most people don’t consider is they may be part of the problem. Increasingly, the AAA Foundation is finding that drivers have adopted this, “Do as I Say, Not as I…
A 45-year-old man is in critical condition following a Boston car accident in which he was struck by an unlicensed driver late last month. According to the AAA Foundation on this very issue. The organization first began looking at the problem back in 2000, when they found that nearly 14…
A recent tractor-trailer accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike took out a sports utility vehicle and caused traffic to back up for four miles between Exits 8 and 9. According to Charlton State Trooper Darren Specht, officers responded to the incident shortly before 5:30 a.m. The accident involved an SUV that…
A recent four-car accident in Massachusetts that happened on Interstate 93 was caused by one irresponsible, on-the-run driver. The traffic accident happened toward the end of a state police pursuit involving a stolen car. Luckily, there were no injuries reported, according to the Boston Globe. The accident happened after a…
A recent pedestrian-car accident in Massachusetts on Newport Avenue injured both parties involved, according to the Patriot Ledger. The male driver and the female pedestrian were both transported to Boston Medical Center after the collision. Quincy police Sgt. Richard Gilmore reported the van was heading north on Newport Avenue when…
Analyzing traffic crash statistics in Massachusetts just got easier. In the past, researchers had problems culling data about statewide traffic crashes because, according to the Cambridge Systematics. Sheila Burgess, the highway safety division’s director, praised the database, saying “This tool allows us and other stakeholders to more effectively identify problem…
One could practically hear crickets chirping at a recent committee meeting, where lawmakers convened to discuss a possible ban on cell phones for Massachusetts drivers. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 16 percent of all fatal crashes involve drivers who were distracted. And further, an estimated 5,500 people were killed…