A wrong-way crash is a senseless accident that causes devastating injuries. Drivers who are traveling in the right direction have very little time to react to a wrong-way driver. Although they only make up a small percentage of automobile crashes, wrong-way accidents are more likely to be fatal. Thousands of deaths have been caused by …
Why Are Boston’s Roads So Bad?
Bostonians love to complain about traffic and road conditions. We also like to complain about the Red Sox and a lot of other things. But is the traffic in Boston really that bad compared other big cities? The answer is yes, according to various sources. Our roads are in poor shape and our traffic is …
Why Is Sumner Tunnel Closing?
Sumner Tunnel will be closing off and on over the coming weeks and years so workers can make some long-overdue repairs. The tunnel travels one way beginning at Logan International Airport and Route 1A in East Boston and has two exits – one connects to I-93 northbound and downtown Boston near Haymarket Station, and the …
What to Do If Flying Ice Damages Your Car?
Massachusetts police responded to dozens of calls reporting damage from flying ice chunks during the first week of February 2022, as reported by CBS Boston. One such report involved a vehicle windshield that was shattered by a piece of ice that flew off another car on I-93 South in Medford. This type of damage can …
Who Is Liable in a Snowplow Accident?
Boston is known for its snowy, icy winters that can make our roads especially treacherous. Each year, the City of Boston Public Works Department rapidly responds to snowfall with a full fleet of plows. These powerful vehicles work throughout the day to clear our roads, parking lots, and highways so that we can safely get …
What If I’m Hit by a Government Vehicle?
When you are hit by a government vehicle, you are facing the challenge of filing a claim against a governmental agency to recover compensation. Thankfully, recovering compensation from a city, county, state, or federal agency can be accomplished – but only when the process is performed correctly and within the time limits imposed by law. …
How Do I Know Who Is At Fault in a Car Accident in Massachusetts?
Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, especially if the crash occurred due to the other guy’s negligent driving. Thankfully, since Massachusetts is a modified no-fault insurance state, people can be held responsible for car accidents that they are deemed to be over 50% at fault for. We are committed to …
Will Driverless Cars Make Boston Safer?
Two companies have started testing driverless cars on the streets of Boston to see just how safe they really are. And one company is partnering up with Lyft to bring automation to the ride-sharing industry. But the trials aren’t going over well with all Boston natives. While some residents are keen to try them out, …
What You Need to Know about Car Accidents in Massachusetts?
The law surrounding car accidents varies depending on which state you’re in. Failing to know an important law sometimes results in fines and/or jail time that could have been avoided otherwise. Here is what our Boston Car Accident Lawyers would like you to do when you have been involved in an accident. We are committed …
When Car Accidents Cause Internal Bleeding?
Each year, many people are seriously injured in Massachusetts auto accidents. While some injuries are immediately apparent, people sometimes suffer trauma that involves internal bleeding, which may be particularly insidious and cause significant long term injuries or death. Some internal bleeding may also result from obvious injuries as well. It is a good idea for …