A marijuana legalization group has launched an effort to legalize the drug for recreational purposes in Massachusetts. But the governor, attorney general and other officials have refused to back the proposed ballot question, in part because of concerns the Commonwealth could see an uptick in car accidents. A recent Report of the Special Senate Committee...
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Massachusetts Car Accidents Too Often Caused By Distracted Drivers
Every day in the U.S., 8 people are killed and another 1,160 are injured in car accidents caused by distracted drivers. In 2013, that amounted to 3,170 deaths and 431,000 injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Law enforcement officials across Massachusetts sought to tackle this issue last month - April was...
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Massachusetts Auto Insurance Coverage
Make sure you're covered in the event of an accident Many motorists wrongly assume that if they're involved in a car accident, insurance will pick up the bill. That's why you have insurance, after all. Unfortunately, the reality is quite a bit more complex. Different aspects of your insurance policy cover different types of losses...
Read MoreRish v. Simao – Injuries in Low-Impact Car Accidents
Auto insurance companies routinely exploit the myth that "low-impact car accidents" - those that occur at less than 10 mph - cannot result in injuries. Adjusters will point to the speed of vehicles involved. They will highlight the minimal damage to the cars. They will note the lack of skid marks or the fact that...
Read MoreNew Massachusetts Laws May Help Prevent Bike and Pedestrian Accidents
Lawmakers weighing proposals to enforce sharing the road Over the past several years, bicycle and pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Now, state lawmakers are considering new regulations to protect some of the most vulnerable people on the road. One such measure, known as the Vulnerable Users Bill,...
Read MoreRisks of Snow and Ice for Massachusetts Truck Accidents
In Boston, snow is a serious problem for truckers in the winter months. Not only is there a risk of a crash caused by snow and ice on the roads but there is also the issue of snow and ice accumulating on top of the truck. This could fly off of the vehicle and hit...
Read MoreWhat Are Common Exclusions in a Homeowner Insurance Policy?
You set your mind to shopping for a home, find a property that is your dream house, secure a mortgage, sign the paperwork and move in. Wisely you purchase homeowner's insurance to cover your costs should an accident happen causing damage to your beautiful home or an injury to a person. In the event of...
Read MoreWheelchair Users More Likely Than Other Pedestrians to be Killed in Car Collisions
Pedestrians have no protection from the impact of a car crash and can suffer serious injuries or fatalities when motorists are negligent and cause an accident. While all pedestrians are vulnerable to harm as a result of a collision, recent studies show there are some pedestrians who are more vulnerable than others. In particular, those...
Read MoreMBTA Red Line Operator Violated “Multiple Safety Procedures,” Investigators Say
An investigation into a recent MBTA Red Line runaway train in Boston has turned up evidence the operator failed to follow numerous critical safety protocols. The finding is not all that surprising, considering it was already known the train left Braintree Station with no operator at the helm. Thankfully, none of the 50 passengers aboard...
Read MoreHow Drivers in Winter Can Reduce Risk of Causing Pedestrian Accidents
During the colder months in Massachusetts, drivers face many wintertime perils that pose a serious risk to pedestrians. Early sunsets make it more difficult to see pedestrians during the afternoon commute. Snow piles may get in the way of a driver seeing someone walking on the sidewalk where he needs to pull in. Black ice...
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