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Sober Ride Home Program
Published in Car Accidents on December 8, 2015
Reading Time: 2 minutes Presented by the Boston personal injury lawyers at Sweeney Merrigan, LLP Helping Boston Get Home Safely With some of the world’s brightest universities, an innovative economy, and a history of sports dominance, Boston clearly knows how to take care of business. But when it’s all said and done, the city knows how to party, with the average adult…
read moreThe Future of Liability with Driverless Cars
Published in Car Accidents on November 27, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Vehicles have evolved drastically in the last few decades to include more automated features. Blind spot monitoring, self-parking, and lane change warnings are a few of the options available on modern cars. Some companies, such as Google and Tesla, have even introduced driverless technology. This evolution has sparked changes in how accidents are handled. Federal…
read moreSix Myths About Holiday Traffic
Published in Car Accidents on November 20, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes The holiday season is a time for getting together with friends and family, eating copious amounts of food, and being thankful. However, between shopping trips and visits to family, more time than we’d like is spent on the road. We’ve all heard stories about terrible holiday traffic experiences; some of us have even experienced them…
read moreHow Witness Credibility Affects Car Accident Claims
Published in Car Accidents on September 23, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Boston is a busy city with many drivers, which results in a lot of car accidents occurring every day. Over 300 fatal car accidents occurred in Massachusetts last year, and many more non-fatal ones of varying levels of severity are not included in these statistics. If you are filing a car accident claim, you will…
read moreSafety Tips for Driving and Walking in Boston
Published in Car Accidents, Pedestrian Safety on August 11, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Boston is an active city that is pedestrian friendly, full of recreational activities, and a commercial hub. Whether you live, play, or work here, knowing how to travel safely is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from accidental injury. Every city has its quirks and must-know things about traveling, so here are…
read moreNo-Fault Car Insurance in Massachusetts
Published in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on August 11, 2015
Reading Time: 3 minutes Massachusetts is a No-Fault State Some states, like Massachusetts, use a no-fault car insurance system. Under this system, anyone who gets into a car accident must file a claim with his or her own insurance provider to pay for medical expenses, property damage, and other fees. In many cases, this also prevents drivers from taking…
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