When Runaway Vehicles Hit Pedestrians: The Complexities of Pedestrian Strike Crashes
Runaway vehicles can be lethal. Last year, a man in Hingham drove his car into an Apple store. The crash injured at least 18 people and fatally injured one. This type of collision may be less common than rear-end crashes, but it can be far more devastating (and deadly) when it occurs. Pedestrian strike accidents…
Read MoreWill This Technology Curb Drunk Driving?
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Compression from Car Accidents
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…
Read MoreFatal Truck Accident at Dangerous Andover Intersection Has Community Mourning
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…
Read MoreRear-End Collisions Can Cause Serious Injuries
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…
Read MoreUtility Box Falls on Woman at MBTA Station
On Monday, May 1, a heavy utility box fell from the ceiling at the Harvard MBTA station, injuring a commuter waiting for her train. These boxes were part of a pilot program that ran from 2011 to 2013 and have been unused since 2013, weighing anywhere from 20 to 30 pounds. As of this writing,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know if You’re Bitten by a Dog in Boston
It’s springtime in Boston – we and our neighbors are out enjoying the weather, along with our faithful canine friends. Although it’s always nice to say hello to a dog, animals can attack – often for no reason – and cause serious injuries. Breakstone, White & Gluck has successfully represented folks who sustained horrific injuries…
Read MoreDistracted Driving and Bicycle Accidents in Boston
In Boston, as in many other cities across the United States, distracted driving is a growing problem that puts bicyclists at risk of injury or even death. As personal injury attorneys, we have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of bicycle accidents caused by distracted driving. Our bike accident attorneys have been helping injured cyclists for decades. Here…
Read MoreHelp for Serious Neck and Spine Injuries from Car Accidents
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…
Read MoreCyclists May Sustain More Severe Injuries from Collisions with SUVs and Pickups
A vulnerable road user (VRU) is a term used to describe any person or group of people who are at a higher risk of injury or death when using the roadways. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and users of mobility devices such as wheelchairs or scooters. Vulnerable road users are more susceptible to accidents because…
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