Wrong-Way Crash Detection Systems Coming to Massachusetts Highways
As we approach the holiday travel season, Massachusetts and Connecticut are installing new wrong-way detection systems for safer roads. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has...
View ArticleDrive Safely Near Pedestrians This Holiday Season
Make a Holiday Safety Plan Next time you stop at an intersection, check. Check in front of your vehicle, side to side, then behind. Expect to see pedestrians. Unless it’s winter and you are driving at...
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New Study Argues That Burn Injuries Are Like Chronic Diseases
When we think of acute and chronic diseases, we normally imagine conditions such as diabetes, cancer, appendicitis, or ones that can be communicable like the flu or common cold. We would not typically...
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What Drivers Say: More People Admit to Dangerous Driving, Even as Traffic...
It is concerning and stressful to hear how many people have died in traffic accidents since the start of the pandemic. How many times have you watched the news and thought, “If only drivers would just...
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Bicyclist Turns Helmet Footage into Dash Cam to Show Risks to Riders
If you use a bicycle to commute around Boston, you know it can sometimes feel like you’re taking your very life in your hands. Inattentive drivers and heavy traffic can make even a short bike ride...
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Cyclists May Sustain More Severe Injuries from Collisions with SUVs and Pickups
A vulnerable road user (VRU) is a term used to describe any person or group of people who are at a higher risk of injury or death when using the roadways. This includes pedestrians, cyclists,...
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What You Should Know if You’re Bitten by a Dog in Boston
It’s springtime in Boston – we and our neighbors are out enjoying the weather, along with our faithful canine friends. Although it’s always nice to say hello to a dog, animals can attack – often for...
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Fatal Truck Accident at Dangerous Andover Intersection Has Community Mourning
A tragic incident occurred in Andover, Massachusetts, on the afternoon of May 10 when a 5-year-old girl was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer at a busy intersection. Upon receiving multiple 911...
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When Runaway Vehicles Hit Pedestrians: The Complexities of Pedestrian Strike...
Runaway vehicles can be lethal. Last year, a man in Hingham drove his car into an Apple store. The crash injured at least 18 people and fatally injured one. This type of collision may be less common...
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In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Quite Different Messages on Automated...
As the school year begins, the City of Providence has announced plans to resume and expand its use of speed camera surveillance on school days. The goal is to encourage drivers to slow down and protect...
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Best Lawyers in America 2024 Recognizes Breakstone, White & Gluck
Breakstone, White & Gluck is pleased to share that Marc L. Breakstone, David W. White and Ronald E. Gluck have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, 2024 edition. Our partners were each...
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Can I Request an Accident Report in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Public Records Law gives every person access to either a standard or certified accident report. Any member of the public can search the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)...
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What Is Compartment Syndrome?
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up in a closed space within the body, typically surrounding muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. This pressure can...
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What Does “Safe Following Distance” Mean Under the Law?
Tailgating is dangerous. When drivers follow too closely, they increase the likelihood of accidents, especially during sudden traffic speed changes and lane maneuvers. For this reason, the...
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How Do You Prove a Distracted Driver Caused an Accident?
You’re driving along the road when suddenly – bam – a distracted driver hits you, causing an accident and injuries. When distracted drivers cause accidents, whether by taking their minds or eyes off...
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