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4 Ways to Prove Distracted Driving in a Car Accident Claim
Published in Car Accidents on January 3, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter you have been injured in a car accident, one of the first steps you must take to ensure the success of your car accident claim is to prove that the other driver was at fault for the crash. If the driver who hit you was distracted, you may be unsure what steps to take…
read moreThe Importance of Gathering Witnesses After a Massachusetts Car Accident
Published in Car Accidents on December 29, 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter a car accident caused by another person or party’s negligence, you are entitled to file a personal injury claim for damages. This process can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to identifying a liable party. To do so, you will need to collect relevant information to use as evidence of negligence, the most common…
read moreSelf-Driving Car Accident: Who Is Responsible?
Published in Car Accidents on November 22, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe newer the vehicle, the more likely it is to have a self-driving option. This resource can be great for those making long road trips, and it allows the driver to divert their attention elsewhere for a minute. Self-driving cars vary in their abilities, but even the most complex of technologies still require human interference….
read moreThe Financial Impact of an Amputation After a Car Accident
Published in Car Accidents on August 5, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a car accident results in an amputation, the results can be devastating to victims. In addition to the physical and emotional trauma that results after an amputation, car accident victims often suffer a blow to their financial stability as well. If you were in a car accident that resulted in an amputation, it is…
read moreWhy Are Wrong-Way Crashes on the Rise in Massachusetts?
Published in Car Accidents on July 20, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesMillions travel on Massachusetts’ roads every year, commuting to work, visiting loved ones, or exploring the state’s beautiful landscapes. However, amid the bustling traffic and daily commotion, more accidents can occur, including an increase in the number of wrong-way crashes in recent years, largely attributed to drunk driving elderly drivers, according to the National Transportation…
read more11 Injuries Caused By Defective Airbags
Published in Car Accidents on May 7, 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesAirbags are placed in our vehicles to keep us safe from more severe injuries that might occur during car accidents and similar incidents. In many cases, properly functioning airbags are beneficial in reducing bodily harm and protecting the lives of drivers and passengers. Unfortunately, airbags can be defective and fail to inflate or even overinflate….
read more11 Types of Injuries You May Sustain in a Rollover Accident
Published in Car Accidents on August 25, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile all motor vehicle accidents can be damaging, the injuries and losses suffered after a traumatic rollover accident can be catastrophic. If you have been involved in a rollover accident, there are several types of injuries you may have sustained as a result of the at-fault party’s negligence. If you have been injured in a…
read moreWho Is Liable in a Bicycle vs. Car Accident?
Published in Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents on August 4, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you were out for a ride on your bicycle when you were struck by a car, you may be left with severe, possibly life-threatening injuries. After being injured in a bicycle accident, you may be feeling helpless as you adjust to the reality of what has occurred and assess your potential losses. You have…
read moreIs Summer the Most Dangerous Season to Drive in Massachusetts?
Published in Car Accidents on July 15, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen most drivers consider what the most dangerous season is for driving, they often assume that it is winter. While winter can prove to be risky with icy roads and snow fall blocking a driver’s line of vision, it may come as a shock that the most dangerous season for driving in Massachusetts is summer….
read moreHow to Determine Liability After an Accident With a Delivery Driver
Published in Car Accidents on May 15, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith most Boston residents opting to shop online throughout the year instead of in-store, delivery trucks are commonplace in every neighborhood. Most delivery truck drivers are in a hurry to make delivery deadlines and may be working long hours in order to fulfill their deliveries in a timely manner. Because of this, drivers may be…
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