Boston is known for terrible traffic, with some of the worst congestion in the world. People who drive into the city often park their cars in garages and walk to where they need to go, because it is faster than driving. In a recent study, researchers found that traffic in the metro area costs drivers …
Signs and Symptoms of Adult Daycare Abuse
Many people who care for elderly or disabled adults have to work for a living. Adult daycare centers are licensed organizations that provide care for adults during the workday, similar to daycare for children. Their main purpose is to supervise older or disabled adults while their caregivers are working. The three basic types are social …
How Amazon Pushes Its Drivers to Dangerous Extremes
Accidents caused by overworked and tired delivery truck drivers are common in Massachusetts. Amazon drivers are among the most involved in delivery accidents, given their extreme working conditions. A single Amazon driver delivers as many as 300 packages daily, often without time to rest or adequate breaks. Besides, these drivers are under intense pressure to …
The Importance of Good Trucker Braking Practices
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that trucks account for about 7% of road traffic accidents. However, trucks are involved in 12.5% of annual traffic accident deaths in the country. These significantly disproportionate statistics show that accidents involving trucks are more likely to result in death than car crashes. This is …
Do Big-Rig Trucks Actually Use “Black Boxes”?
In a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a big rig, occupants of the passenger vehicle are likely to suffer serious injuries. The average passenger vehicle weighs 4,000 pounds, while a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh 80,000 pounds or more. When a crash is caused by the trucker or trucking company, black box data can …
Massachusetts Dram Shop Laws: How Overserving Causes Accidents
Under dram shop laws, people who serve alcoholic beverages at bars, restaurants, and other business establishments in Massachusetts have a responsibility to carefully monitor the behavior of their patrons for signs of intoxication. When a bar fails to stop serving someone who is clearly drunk, or if they neglect to check the ID of a …
If I Report a Dog Bite, Will the Dog Be Euthanized?
When it comes to dog bites, Massachusetts is a strict liability state. That means the dog’s owner is responsible to for any harm the dog does to people or property, and the victim does not have to prove negligence to receive compensation. If a dog is declared to be a “dangerous dog” by the local …
Future Cars to Prevent Drunk Driving
Recent legislation passed by Congress requires automakers to develop technology that will identify drunk drivers and stop them from driving. It will take a few years to devise and implement this new technology, but soon we could be seeing cars that automatically shut down if they detect signs that the driver is under the influence.
Can an Injured Jaywalker Still Pursue a Claim Against the Driver?
Can you recover compensation for a pedestrian accident if you were jaywalking? The short answer is yes, sometimes. If driver negligence contributed to the crash, you may still have a claim. Speak with an experienced Boston personal injury attorney to find out if you have a case and what damages you may be entitled to …
Stay Safe on the Road This Fourth of July Weekend
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Monday. Between Friday afternoon and midnight on Monday, millions of Americans will be hitting the highways to visit friends and relatives or see new places. Though it’s a great way to get around, traveling by automobile has the highest fatality rate per mile of any major …
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