In the Commonwealth, pursuant to Title XIV, Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), which is part of the Public Ways and Works regulations, everyone who operates a motorcycle, rides on a motorcycle as a passenger, or is riding in a sidecar mounted on the side of a motorcycle…
There are many different ways motor vehicle collisions can occur. However, in the vast majority of cases, these are not truly “accidents,” but rather are due to the fault of at least one driver. When a car accident is caused by the carelessness or recklessness of one or more individuals, it…
When an accident involves more than one vehicle, this can greatly complicate matters. In some cases, it means there was one victim and more than one at-fault defendant. While this may mean there is more insurance coverage, and the victim can therefore receive a full and appropriate financial recovery, it…
Many jurisdictions have what are known as no-chase policies for police. As the name implies, this means that police are not allowed to pursue a suspect via the high-speed car chase. The reason for this is because high-speed chases can result in serious personal injury and property damage to any…
One of the more common injuries suffered in a Boston car accident involves damage to the neck or spine. A neck injury can range from mild discomfort to permanent paralysis or even death. One thing to keep in mind is that even in a seemingly minor car accident, a neck…
In the clear majority of car accidents, a car will collide with another vehicle such as a car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle. In some accidents, a car will collide with a pedestrian, and these are often accidents that result in serious personal injury or death. In other cases, a car…
When a car hits a pedestrian, there is often significant personal injury or death. Due to the fact that a car weights over 2,000 pounds and is moving, and a pedestrian has almost no protection, the pedestrian would be very fortunate to only suffer minor injuries, and that is not…
Each year, as millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day with backyard cookouts and family get-togethers to mark the unofficial start to summer, there is another period we enter known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Driving.” As discussed in a recent news article from CBS Baltimore, during the roughly 100…
According to a recent report by The New York Times, car accidents are still a leading cause of child deaths nationwide. Many of those killed were not wearing seat belts. In children under the age of 15, the top cause of death is from unintentional injuries, and the clear majority of these…
Aggressive driving is a serious problem in Boston, which was deemed last year to have the “worst drivers” in the U.S. – largely attributed to the arguably deserved reputation for being rude, argumentative and on the offensive. But we certainly aren’t the only ones affected by this issue. NFL cornerback…