When a person is injured in an accident caused by a large commercial vehicle, such as a semi-trailer truck, that person may be able to file a civil lawsuit to seek damages. However, both parties may want to avoid spending time and money on litigation, so they instead...
Year: 2019
Motorcycle accident leaves man critically injured
Motorcyclists in Massachusetts face dangers that occupants of motor vehicles do not face. A motorcycle doesn't provide riders with the structural protection and safety features motor vehicles have. Motorcyclists are generally left open to the elements, meaning that if...
State panel frustrated over motorcycle accident investigation
Our readers may remember a serious motorcycle crash in a neighboring state back in June, in which seven bikers lost their lives. The motorist responsible for the motorcycle accident was from Massachusetts. However, as the crash is being investigated, some legislators...
Who is liable if teens cause auto accidents with the family car?
Getting their driver's license is a right of passage for many teenagers in Massachusetts. While some teens may have their own car to drive, many times teens borrow mom or dad's car if they don't have a vehicle of their own. However, teens oftentimes lack the maturity...
Ride-hailing services may contribute to rise in fatal accidents
Ride-hailing services, like Uber and Lyft, are rapidly growing in popularity, especially among those who need a ride home after drinking. It may seem like having more sober drivers and fewer drunk ones on the road would be a good thing. However, Massachusetts...
The link between road construction and car crashes
Like most people, you may try to find an alternate route anytime you learn of upcoming road construction, and statistically speaking, you may be wise to do so. In addition to being a time-waster and an annoyance, construction zones can be downright dangerous places to...
The problem of incentivizing delivery schedules for truck drivers
It is amazing how quickly businesses can ship and deliver their products to consumers. Whether Massachusetts residents order straight from sellers or use third parties to locate and buy goods, those items can often be delivered to the buyers' doors within a few days....
Motorcyclist flown to hospital after accident
The condition of a Massachusetts motorcyclist is unknown after they were involved in a devastating collision with a car over the Fourth of July holiday. The accident occurred in the late afternoon on the holiday at an intersection in Montague. A car made an abrupt...
How does comparative negligence apply to pedestrian accidents?
In car accidents involving pedestrians, the person on foot is typically the one who sustains the most severe injuries. Very few people wear protective equipment while taking an afternoon stroll, and the heavy impact of a motor vehicle can be dangerous, if not deadly....
Does the type of animal impact an animal bite action?
We have all heard that a dog is a man's best friend; however, some individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere may not be dog people. Owning a pet, whether it is a dog, cat, bird, horse, farm animal or wild animal, comes with many responsibilities. And when an owner of...