Boston, MA – Boston police announced they have identified the driver who killed a homeless person in a hit-and-run accident last month. Abner Jean-Baptiste, a 36-year-old from Roxbury, was charged with motor vehicle homicide by negligence and leaving the scene of a crash. The accident happened late at night on Jan.20, near Mass. Ave. and […]
Canton, MA – When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the amount of damages you deserve will be based on the severity of your injury and the extent to which it impacted your life. This is why it is of utmost importance to see a doctor as soon as possible […]
Boston, MA – Bridgewater State University sophomore Ava Harlow, 20, sustained severe injuries after becoming stuck underneath a Green Line train shortly after getting off at the BU station. The incident, which happened last Friday at around 11.30 p.m., is the latest MBTA accident to raise questions about the T’s safety record. The young woman […]
Three people were killed in car accidents in the Boston area over the weekend. Although the whole area was affected by a snowstorm, there are no indications weather played a role in the crashes. Two of the accidents involved cars going into the opposite lane. In Acton, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by […]
Massachusetts police sent out a flurry of messages reminding motorists to drive cautiously and reduce speed on snowy roads. Several accidents have been reported over the past few days in the Canton area all the way to Boston. One trucker lost control of the vehicle and went off the road, while another tractor-trailer lost most […]
Massachusetts – January 23, 2023 Drivers who are determined to show that another person was at fault for a motor vehicle accident in which they suffered harmful losses may benefit from effective Massachusetts car accident legal representation. Massachusetts is a “no fault” state regarding car accidents, allowing individuals to seek compensation for medical costs and […]
Massachusetts – January 11, 2023 A tractor-trailer slammed into a low tunnel on the ramp to the arrivals level at Terminals B and C at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred on a ramp near the central parking facility. Signage on the tunnel indicates that it has a clearance of 11-feet […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious offenses a driver can commit on the road. Unfortunately, DUI accidents can often result in severe injury or death. These accidents are especially tragic because they are preventable by simply avoiding drugs or alcohol before driving. When a victim dies in a DUI accident, […]
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 […]
