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 …
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 …
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 …
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. Our Boston Dog Bite Lawyers know the ins and outs of dog bite …
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 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 …
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 …
Drowning is a leading cause of death and severe injuries for children. More children between the ages 1 and 4 die from drowning that any other type of accident. Drowning is also the second highest cause of accidental deaths for children 14 and younger. There are about 4000 fatal drowning deaths every year. Most childhood …
There may be a lot of uncertainty in the world at the moment, but there is always hope. In the face of adversity that can be displayed in so many ways, there’s an upcoming generation of students who have set high goals for themselves to make a difference in both in their local communities and …
Young people are our future, and members of the next generation who want to better themselves can be more well-equipped to do so with the right resources. Our Writing the Future Scholarship seeks to recognize those very students who want to have a positive impact on the world around them. These exceptional individuals desire to …
