Boston area car accidents often involve only vehicles owned by private citizens, but on occasion, they can involve vehicles owned by a municipal government. If the driver of the government owned vehicle was responsible for the crash, the legal doctrine known as sovereign immunity comes into play. In the Commonwealth,…
It is the responsibility of every motorist to drive in a safe and responsible manner to prevent a foreseeable injury to persons and property. Failure to do so is considered a form of negligence. This act of negligence could be the basis for a Boston car accident lawsuit. While there…
Whenever a car accident occurs in which a vehicle hits a pedestrian, the result is often fatal, and if not fatal, results in serious personal injury that has lifelong damage. There are a variety of ways a pedestrian can be hit by a car, but some accidents do not involve…
While some cases will go to court and require an actual trial before a judge (bench trial) or even a jury, the clear majority of Boston car accidents will settle prior to going to trial. The reason for this is because, whenever there is a car accident, we are virtually…
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…
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…