Most of us are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. These dangers can be even more serious when a truck driver engages in them because of the size disparity between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles and the catastrophic harm truck accidents can cause....
Year: 2016
What types of injuries do car accident victims commonly suffer?
Vehicle accidents can be catastrophic and cause serious damage and harm to Massachusetts residents. Each car accident is unique, and each car accident victim can experience different challenges following a such an incident. Car accident victims can suffer mental,...
Fatal Worcester motorcycle accident claims life
Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences and can result in death. An accident involving a motorcycle in Worcester recently resulted in the death of a 21-year old motorcycle rider. According to witnesses and authorities, the motorcycle was heading north...
Truck drivers are held to high impaired driving standards
Commercial drivers, including truck drivers, are held to a higher standard than other drivers concerning impaired driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established standards for commercial drivers related to impaired driving. Commercial...
Car accident fatalities are on the rise
Car accident fatalities can devastate families, which is why the legal system provides remedies to help those affected by them. Car accident fatalities in the United States increased last year and are on track this year to be even worse. Deaths in automobile accidents...
Massachusetts semi-truck accident injures 4
A recent semi-truck accident in a neighboring community northeast of the Worcester area left 4 victims injured, one of them critically. According to authorities, a semi-truck was traveling in the middle lane when it swerved into the left lane for an unknown reason...
Understanding options available to pedestrian accident victims
Pedestrian accidents can be overwhelming for victims and lead to serious injuries and other harm. Pedestrian victims can be injured or killed in car accidents, truck accidents and bus accidents. These incidents can occur in a variety of ways, such as when a driver...
Massachusetts woman mauled by 2 dogs
A 60-year old woman in Massachusetts standing near her door was recently mauled by two dogs. As a result of the dog attack, the victim suffered severe injuries to her left hand. The woman reported that she was taking her dog for a walk when she saw the other two dogs...
Accident-related fatalities are increasing
In the United States, record numbers of victims are dying in a variety of different types of fatal accidents including car accidents but increasingly because of falls. The National Safety Council reports that 136,000 victims died accidentally in 2014 which is the...
Increasing trucking safety with electronic logs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the trucking industry to help ensure safety. One type of regulation is hours of service which places certain limits on the amount of time truck drivers can drive and attempts to limit truck driver fatigue. A...