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Published in Pedestrian Safety, Personal Injury, Safety on October 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesMassachusetts’ crosswalk laws are something every roadway user should learn before getting on the road. Misinformation and lack of crosswalk education are what contribute to hundreds of pedestrian and bicyclist collisions each year. As of October 2019, over 1,200 pedestrian accidents have occurred in Massachusetts this year alone. Pedestrian collisions can cause catastrophic injuries such…

Published in Personal Injury on October 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesDog attacks cause hundreds of significant injuries in the U.S. each year. Aggressive and loose dogs can cause puncture wounds, lacerations, broken bones and other serious injuries. To help prevent dog bites, Massachusetts has a strict leash law pet owners must follow. Several municipalities within the state have also passed citywide leash laws and pet…

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesThousands of people use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the state of Massachusetts. ATVs are popular recreational vehicles at tracks and state forests, as well as for work-related uses on farms and plantations. Like all vehicle types, ATVs are subject to state laws. ATV owners and operators must obey certain rules and restrictions to stay on…

Published in Car Accidents, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 23, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesA seat belt is a critical safety device that saves thousands of drivers’ and passengers’ lives each year. Seat belts keep passenger vehicle occupants securely in their seats and in the correct positions during car accidents. Without a seat belt, the forces of the collision could send the occupant flying into other people or objects…

Published in Car Accidents, Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on September 9, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesDistracted driving is a deadly driver mistake. Driving while distracted makes it impossible for a driver to safely control his or her vehicle. It slows reflexes and reaction times, increasing the risk of causing a collision. Distracted driving leads to thousands of car accidents in the U.S. each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Published in Pedestrian Safety on September 5, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesOn September 3rd, a man was hit by a car in Worcester, MA, and sustained serious injuries.  The victim was brought to the hospital by first responders following the accident.  The car remained outside the Honey Farms store on Lincoln Street – where the incident occurred.  No update has been provided for the condition of…

Published in Civil Law, Personal Injury, Safety on August 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesMopeds are good on gas, fun to ride and easier to park in busy downtown areas than traditional vehicles. Investing in a moped could save you money and improve your daily commute. You could end up in legal trouble, however, if you accidentally or intentionally breach any of Massachusetts’ moped laws. Refreshing your knowledge of…

Published in Bicycle Accidents on August 20, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesNineteen states, including Massachusetts, impose universal laws requiring helmet use by some or all parties that operate vehicles other than cars and trucks. Helmet laws are meant to increase roadway safety by protecting vulnerable road users from catastrophic head injuries. Breaking Massachusetts’ helmet law could result in a traffic infraction, as well as a potential…

Published in Construction Accidents on July 25, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn July 25, 2019 at about 8:30 am, civilians rushed toward the sidewalk near 85 Atlantic Avenue.  A young woman was struck by a piece of metal that fell from a construction site and already suffered life-threatening injuries to the left side of her face when police arrived at the scene. Bystanders said it was…

Published in Car Accidents, Child Injury, Safety on May 8, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesBoston parents must ensure they keep their children properly restrained in acceptable car seats while traveling to protect them from car accidents. Every state upholds specific standards for appropriate car seat use, age, and size restrictions for different types of car seats, and most states even offer free car seat installation services and public safety…