When someone suffers injuries in a Massachusetts pedestrian accident, the person responsible can face both civil and criminal penalties. Massachusetts imposes criminal charges for certain forms of negligence, which are similar but not identical to a negligence claim in a civil damages case. However, both Massachusetts civil and criminal law work to hold parties responsible […]
Too often, tragic accidents occur on the road without any warning. These freak accidents can happen at random and in the absence of any intent to cause harm. When a victim loses his or her life in an accident, the responsible party may face criminal and/or civil penalties. On many occasions, a responsible party may […]
Over the past five years, approximately 70 people died annually in Massachusetts pedestrian accidents, according to the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. On average, more pedestrian accidents occur during evening hours and rush hours when drivers are in a hurry. Sadly, driving in a hurry without paying attention to pedestrians carries potentially […]
Between 2019 and 2021, the state of Massachusetts saw a 24% increase in traffic fatalities, according to a national transportation research nonprofit. This was faster than the growth of 19% seen nationally over the same time period. 413 people died on Massachusetts roads in 2021, including motor vehicle operators, passengers, motorcycle drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. […]
When a car crash occurs, especially a serious one, on top of dealing with injuries and issues of insurance, it can be difficult to understand or interpret state laws when it comes to civil lawsuits to recover damages for injuries you sustained. Prudent steps in the aftermath of a serious crash include filing an insurance […]
Many drivers take utmost precaution to ensure their vehicles never break down—on-time oil changes, avoiding debris or other sharp pieces on the road, regular maintenance, and inspections, to name just a few steps drivers take. However, many drivers fail to consider what to do if a breakdown or other vehicle failure does occur, which can […]
Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege and huge responsibility for all those who share the road. Drivers have a duty to take utmost care, use their best judgment, and follow traffic laws that are designed to keep everyone safe. Every state has laws put in place to protect drivers and pedestrians, including laws around […]
As teenagers get behind the wheel and experience the excitement that comes along with being able to legally drive, parents and families also face the task of helping ensure that their teen drivers are safe while on the roads. According to the CDC, in 2019, almost 2,400 teens in the United States aged 13-19 were […]
When a car accident happens, on top of dealing with one’s own injuries suffered from a car crash, it can be difficult to understand state-specific laws that dictate how to bring a civil lawsuit to recover damages for your injuries. Victims of car accidents should consider filing insurance claims and when to do so, how […]
When Massachusetts drivers choose to flee from a police stop, they are putting everyone else at serious risk of harm. Law enforcement officers are required to use their judgment when responding to a driver who refuses to stop, as an escalation to a high-speed chase could put innocent citizens at risk of injury or death. […]
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