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Car Accident 2019 Statistics in the United States
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on March 8, 2019
Reading Time: 7 minutes Motor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths and injuries in the United States. They are responsible for billions in property damage and other economic losses each year. If you or a relative suffered injuries or economic damages due to the negligence of another driver, an attorney can represent…
read moreThe Pros and Cons of Using a Dashcam
Published in Car Accidents, Safety on February 28, 2018
Reading Time: 5 minutes After a car accident in Massachusetts, there is always confusion. Often it isn’t clear exactly what happened. Because of the increasing highway congestion, many people consider using a dashcam so that, no matter what happens, they have a record of the event. Legally, they may be helpful after an accident. Here’s what you need to…
read moreProposed Bill Changes Cell Phone and Driving Laws in Massachusetts
Published in Car Accidents on March 24, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes As further research is done on the effect of cell phone use and driving, more and more legislation is passed to make our roads safer. For example, a new bill in Massachusetts will prohibit drivers from holding cell phones while driving. The proposed legislation would restrict carrying or physically manipulating any device, including a smartphone,…
read moreThe MBTA Late Night Service Cancelation Will Affect Drunk Driving
Published in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Safety on March 17, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes Since 1983, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has provided free rides every New Year’s Eve in Boston. This originated due to the high incidence of drunk driving accidents in the city during this holiday. In addition to increased punishment for drunk driving, this act lowered tragic accident rates this time of year and helped…
read moreGetting Ready for Winter Travel
Published in Car Accidents on February 2, 2016
Reading Time: 3 minutes Weather forecasters are predicting a severe winter for the Northeast. Last year, Boston struggled with a “Snowpocalypse” in late February, and this year’s El Nino weather patterns may leave us with even more snow. As the cold fronts move in after the unusually warm holiday season, here are cold weather vehicle maintenance and driving tips…
read moreMost Dangerous Intersections in Massachusetts
Published in Car Accidents on December 27, 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutes Above are the 200 most dangerous intersections in the state of Massachusetts according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The data is from accidents that occurred in 2013. You can zoom in on the map and hover over the dots to see additional information. The larger the circle size, the most injury accidents that occurred…
read moreSober Ride Home Program
Published in Car Accidents on December 8, 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutes Presented by the Boston personal injury lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan, LLP Helping Boston Get Home Safely With some of the world’s brightest universities, an innovative economy, and a history of sports dominance, Boston clearly knows how to take care of business. But when it’s all said and done, the city knows how to party, with the average adult…
read moreThe Future of Liability with Driverless Cars
Published in Car Accidents on November 27, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Vehicles have evolved drastically in the last few decades to include more automated features. Blind spot monitoring, self-parking, and lane change warnings are a few of the options available on modern cars. Some companies, such as Google and Tesla, have even introduced driverless technology. This evolution has sparked changes in how accidents are handled. Federal…
read moreSix Myths About Holiday Traffic
Published in Car Accidents on November 20, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes The holiday season is a time for getting together with friends and family, eating copious amounts of food, and being thankful. However, between shopping trips and visits to family, more time than we’d like is spent on the road. We’ve all heard stories about terrible holiday traffic experiences; some of us have even experienced them…
read moreHow Witness Credibility Affects Car Accident Claims
Published in Car Accidents on September 23, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Boston is a busy city with many drivers, which results in a lot of car accidents occurring every day. Over 300 fatal car accidents occurred in Massachusetts last year, and many more non-fatal ones of varying levels of severity are not included in these statistics. If you are filing a car accident claim, you will…
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