In a recent study, we took a look at the historically most dangerous intersections in Boylston, MA. These intersections, between the years 2012 and 2014, had at least four car accidents. Thankfully, none of the accidents were fatal, but keeping these locations in mind during a drive through Boylston won’t hurt. Top 10 Most Dangerous… Read More
Facing Personal Injury While Driving
We live in a world that constantly shifts and moves around us. Drunk driving accidents have steadily declined year over year during recent decades, however, impairment remains a serious issue. While behind the wheel, fatal highway accidents involve alcohol around 40 percent of the time. According to the Bureau of Transportation, this number fluctuates slightly during the… Read More
Heat Illness, Athletics, and You
Playing sports after school is one of the great hallmarks of youth in America. One of the inherent risks we assume during athletic activities is the possibility of injury. Equally important, but much less frequent than common impact-related injuries, are injuries resulting from heat stroke and heat illness. Heat illness occurs at a much rarer… Read More
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Auburn, MA
Our brains actively memorize the routes that we drive, whether the destination is the office, store, or home, causing our driving habits to become passive. Defensive driving forces us to proceed attentively, aware of any unusual intersections or road designs that could confuse new drivers and out of state motorists. The Most Dangerous Intersections in… Read More
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Massachusetts
Multiple news outlets covered the infamous tent collapse in Lancaster Fairgrounds, New Hampshire. USAToday reported that the tent killed a father and his daughter, in addition to injuring thirty-two more people. The accident, which took place in 2015, has led to a string of lawsuits, only a few of which have recently reached a settlement. Former technicians… Read More
Test-Driving a Car: Who’s Responsible in an Accident?
Test-driving a car is easily the most fun part about car shopping and buying. But what happens if you get into an accident while driving the dealer’s car? While most people know to use extra caution when driving an unfamiliar vehicle, accidents can and do still happen on test-drives. On April 10th, two motorcyclists were… Read More
Moped Accidents – Raising Awareness
Mopeds and Scooters As the weather heats up and residents head outside to enjoy the warmer temperatures, mopeds and scooters will start to appear on Worcester’s streets. Mopeds are cost-efficient and comfortable during the warm summer months and may be an increasingly popular option for city drivers in Worcester, along with the increasing possibility for… Read More
Increased Truck Traffic on Grafton Street in Worcester
Living near an industrial freight facility is more than a mere inconvenience for residents of the Grafton Hill neighborhood in Worcester. The Worcester Telegram reports that since the expansion of the CSX Intermodal freight yard on Grafton Street near downtown, neighbors have seen a discomforting increase in the number of tractor-trailers using residential streets. In… Read More
Research Shows Suicidal Behavior Increases after Traumatic Brain Injury
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury, your risk of dying young may be elevated by 300%, according to a new research study published in JAMA Psychiatry. It happened to pro athletes like Junior Seau and Ryan Freel — both of whom committed suicide and were diagnosed with serious brain injuries after their deaths. So… Read More
Recreational Marijuana & Driving in Massachusetts
Well, it’s official. On December 15th, 2016, Massachusetts will join a growing chorus of states and legalize recreational marijuana use. The new law will have an impact on Massachusetts in many ways, both good and bad, not the least of which will be the number of people driving under the influence of marijuana, and the… Read More