Auto Accidents

You’re driving along the road when suddenly – bam – a distracted driver hits you, causing an accident and injuries. When distracted drivers cause accidents, whether by taking their minds or eyes off the road or their hands off the wheel, they should be held accountable for the resulting damages. However, establishing that the driver…

Tailgating is dangerous.  When drivers follow too closely, they increase the likelihood of accidents, especially during sudden traffic speed changes and lane maneuvers. For this reason, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has rules about what constitutes a “safe following distance” for vehicles. Under 720 Mass. Reg. 9.06, “The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another…

The Massachusetts Public Records Law gives every person access to either a standard or certified accident report. Any member of the public can search the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) database. The one caveat is that the accident report must have been filed by a state or local police agent. Reports are typically available…

As the school year begins, the City of Providence has announced plans to resume and expand its use of speed camera surveillance on school days. The goal is to encourage drivers to slow down and protect students and other pedestrians from car accidents and serious injuries. Providence – which began using speed cameras in 2018…

Every year, impaired driving is responsible for tens of thousands of fatalities on US roads. To combat this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced plans to require new cars to have technology that can detect and prevent drivers from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. According to the…

Boston experiences a significant number of car accidents every year, with drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists suffering from severe injuries. It is no secret that navigating our city’s infrastructure can be a risky endeavor. Car accidents can result in various types of injuries, and one of the most severe is spinal cord injury. The spinal cord…

A tragic incident occurred in Andover, Massachusetts, on the afternoon of May 10 when a 5-year-old girl was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer at a busy intersection. Upon receiving multiple 911 calls, Andover police rushed to the scene at the intersection of Elm and Main streets around 5:15 p.m. State police later confirmed that the…

Car accidents usually happen when you least expect them and for a wide variety of reasons. Rear-end accidents in particular are one of the most common types of crashes that occur here in Boston and across the country – when one vehicle collides with the rear of another, often resulting in serious injuries and property…

Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, both physically and emotionally. Injuries sustained in a car accident can have long-term consequences on your health, well-being, and financial stability. Neck and spine injuries are among the most common and serious injuries resulting from car accidents, and they can have a significant impact on your daily life. These…