The familiar sight of a police trooper on the Massachusetts Turnpike is an image most commuters can readily draw to mind. Lights that are nearly blinding are flashing throughout the highway while an officer’s car is parked as far away from the stream of traffic as possible. This sight causes most drivers to reduce their… Read More
Who is Liable for a GPS
Road trips have changed a lot over the past ten years. Many of us remember the hours of traveling in which our trips were planned out days before we left. A wrong turn meant at least a few hours of pouring through a map by the ceiling light in the car or stopping at a gas… Read More
Massachusetts’ “Move Over Law” and You
In March of 2009, Massachusetts enacted a “Move Over Law” requiring motorists that are approaching an emergency vehicle or service vehicle stopped on the side of the road to move over into the adjacent lane or slow down. In the wake of a recent fatal accident in which a tow truck driver was struck and… Read More
What is the Future of Automobile Injury Lawsuits?
Google recently unveiled the latest version of its self-driving car, wowing some observers. The small dome-shaped vehicle has headlights and comes with a removable gas pedal and wheel so that a “safety driver” can take over controlling the vehicle in the event of an emergency. As fascinating as this emerging technology is – other automakers… Read More
Safety on Off-Road Vehicles
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported that two individuals were injured Monday night when two off-road motorcycles collided on Hardscrabble Road in Auburn. The two bikes collided around 6:40 p.m. near an entrance to a wooded area. Investigators believe the two motorcycles were approaching each other from opposite directions just before the crash. The two… Read More
Train Accident in Chester Takes a Life
One person was killed on Saturday in a train accident near the town of Chester, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts State Police troopers were dispatched to the scene of the accident shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. The Massachusetts State Police are still investigating the cause of the collision. This comes on the heels of… Read More
Speeding Endangers Lives
A Cincinnati, Ohio-area teenager was killed recently when the sports utility vehicle (SUV) in which he was riding hit a wall along an interstate. Witnesses indicated that the SUV flipped multiple times before coming to a complete stop. The 16-year-old was thrown from the vehicle and later died at an area hospital. Police investigating the… Read More
Man Arrested on Fifth DUI Charge
A man from Dudley was arrested on his fifth DUI charge, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. The man, Ricky Bednarz, was previously found guilty of driving under the influence twice in 1988, once in 1991, and 1995. In addition, he was also placed on probation for driving under the influence. Police arrived at… Read More
Let’s Ban Cell Phone Use for All Motorists in Massachusetts
Presently in Massachusetts, individuals who are 18 years of age or older are permitted to operate a motor vehicle while using a cell phone, although texting and driving is banned for all age groups. There has been much public attention however as to whether the current ban against cell phone use for persons under 18… Read More
Is Your Rental Car Safe?
As summer vacation approaches, you might be thinking about renting a car for a road trip or a weekend getaway. But before you sign the contract for your next rental car, consider this: the car you’re about to rent might have been recalled by its manufacturer. Shockingly, rental car companies may lawfully rent out cars… Read More