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  • Myths About Seat Belt Safety and Car Accidents

    In every state across the country, it is against the law to drive without a seat belt, though every state classifies this offense differently. In some states, it is a primary offense, which means that you could potentially be pulled over by a law enforcement officer for failing to buckle up. In Massachusetts, seat belt laws are secondary, which means that if you are stopped by a law enforcement ...
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  • What to Expect After an Accident

    If this is the first time you have ever been involved in an accident , you are likely unsure of what to expect. You might be injured, your car probably sustained some damage, and perhaps you have to take time off from work to recover. How do you go about making sense of this event and what can you do to avoid paying for someone else’s negligence? While no two cases are exactly alike, there are ...
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  • How to Talk to Insurance Adjusters During a Personal Injury Claim

    After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, you will likely receive a call from the at-fault party’s insurance company soon after. There are some important facts you should keep in mind as you proceed with these conversations in order to avoid harming your personal injury claim. The last thing you want is for a misstep in your choice of words to derail your chances of obtaining the ...
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  • Why All Brain Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously

    Your brain is a delicate and vital component of your body and overall wellbeing. If it sustains an injury, even a seemingly minor one, this could lead to some potentially severe symptoms that might require long-term rehabilitation and extensive medical treatment. Unfortunately, many individuals tend not to take these injuries as seriously as they should, especially since symptoms are not always ...
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  • Are Hands-Free Devices Safer?

    In many states, hands-free devices are legal, but does that mean having a conversation on your Bluetooth is any safer than the one you would have if you were holding onto your cell phone? According to the National Safety Council (NSC), they are equally dangerous and distracting. The problem with having a phone conversation, regardless of how you go about it, is that a cell phone distracts your ...
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  • Why You Should Stay Off Social Media During a Personal Injury Case

    Social media is a major part of our lives nowadays, encouraging individuals all across the globe to overshare every aspect of their lives, from mundane activities to eventful milestones. While this is oftentimes never a problem for most, it can become quite detrimental if you are involved in a personal injury case. In fact, it can alter the outcome of your case, harming your chances of obtaining ...
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  • How Long Does Whiplash Last?

    Whiplash is one of the most common injuries individuals sustain in motor vehicle accidents and often one of the most underestimated in terms of its potential severity. This seemingly innocuous injury occurs when the muscles in the neck suffer a strain as a result of a rapid back and forth movement, causing its delicate ligaments and tendons to stretch and tear. The symptoms of this injury ...
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  • What is Distracted Driving?

    Most of us associate distracted driving with the use of cell phones and, while it is certainly one of the primary culprits, there are many forms of distracted driving that put the lives of everyone on the road at risk. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 were injured due to distracted drivers. To give you ...
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  • Wrong-way car accident leaves 2 with serious injuries

    No one leaves their home in the morning expecting to get into a car accident . Unfortunately, a car accident can occur at any time and for a number of reasons. When the accident is a result of another person's negligence, such as driving on the wrong way of the highway, grounds for a personal injury lawsuit may exist. This may be something that one particular victim in Massachusetts chooses to do ...
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  • Fatal car crash caused by driver who allegedly ran stop sign

    When it comes to automobile accidents , victims' lives and the lives of any others that are somehow involved can be turned upside down in an instant. This is true whether there is a fatality, broken bones or on-going medical treatment. Sadly, serious car accidents occur frequently here in Massachusetts. In many cases, including this particular case, the car crash could have been prevented if the ...
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  • 1 dead, 4 injured in early morning car crash on Route 195

    Massachusetts drivers on eastbound Route 195 in Marion may have been delayed for some time during a vehicle accident investigation on a recent Wednesday morning. Authorities from several departments were involved in the investigation and reconstruction of the car crash . The incident reportedly involved two vehicles and occurred in the left travel lane. A preliminary accident report issued by the ...
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  • Massachusetts car accident victims may be compensated for damages

    Those who travel Massachusetts roadways sometimes become innocent victims of negligent motorists. Suffering injury in a car accident can cause sudden consequences. The aftermath of a motor vehicle collision may be filled with suffering for those whose injuries require multiple surgeries, ongoing medical care and/or physical therapy. Some suffer injuries so severe that their lives are never the ...
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  • Police investigating car crash that killed 1 and injured 2

    Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating an accident that claimed the life of one man and caused two others to suffer serious injuries. The car crash occurred Nov. 24, in Natick. An elderly driver is believed to have lost control of her vehicle, causing the accident. According to a local report, a white sedan jumped a curb and struck three men as they walked out of a hardware store. ...
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  • Man arrested after fatal Massachusetts car accident

    As the holidays approach, many people in Massachusetts are making plans to spend time with their family members. Typically a happy time, the holidays are also a reminder of deceased loved ones. Unfortunately, one family will likely associate this time of year with the loss of their young loved one after he was killed in a fatal car accident . According to police reports, the accident happened ...
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  • Fatal car crash may have been an act of road rage

    When a loved one is killed in an automotive accident, the family of the deceased is thrown into a tumultuous blend of shock, grief and the need to handle the practical concerns that suddenly arise. This is a difficult time for any Massachusetts family, but some situations will have an even greater negative impact on those left behind. When a fatal car crash is the direct result of another person's ...
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  • Hope for car crash victims with spinal cord injuries

    Being involved in a serious car accident can change the course of an individual's life from one second to the next. For those in Massachusetts who have sustained spinal cord injuries in a car crash, the pain and sudden loss of mobility can be overwhelming. An ongoing project at one of the nation's top research universities may offer hope to those who have suffered spinal cord trauma. The research ...
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  • Woman killed, man arrested in Massachusetts car crash

    Anyone who operates a motor vehicle is aware that driving has a number of inherent risks. When we take to the roadways, we are not only responsible for our own safety, but also that of others with whom we share the road. When drivers fail to follow the rules of the road or behave responsibly, others can be placed at risk of harm. Such may be the case in a recent car crash that ended a woman's life ...
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  • Tech advancements for those injured in an accident

    In decades past, individuals in Massachusetts and elsewhere who suffered traumatic brain injuries had very little hope of achieving a significant level of recovery. That is changing, however, as advancements in medicine and technology present new options for people who have been injured in an accident. An example is found in the story of a soldier who has regained the ability to walk with the help ...
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  • Horrific injuries for motorcyclist involved in car crash

    News of a terrible accident has spread throughout Massachusetts and the surrounding region. A woman suffered grave injuries when the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger was struck by an enclosed vehicle. The car crash remains under investigation by Massachusetts authorities, but the details that have been made available are disturbing to many. The accident took place in Webster on a recent ...
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  • Massachusetts car crash ends the life of elderly man

    A terrible accident has led to the death of a Massachusetts man and may lead to criminal charges for the driver who struck and killed him. News of the case has spread throughout the region, and it has underscored the dangers that pedestrians face while crossing area roadways. The car crash remains under investigation by local and state authorities, and the driver is reportedly cooperating in that ...
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  • Moped rider seriously injured in auto crash

    When Massachusetts drivers take to the road, there is a responsibility to take precautions to avoid a collision with another vehicle. We all share the roadways that connect our communities, and each and every driver must take care to be aware of the presence of others and make responsible choices in the operation of a vehicle. When these responsibilities are not met, a serious auto crash can ...
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  • Fatal auto crash leads police to ask for community???s help

    When a serious automobile accident takes place, the police officers who respond to the scene begin the investigative process immediately. In some cases, this process involves interviewing any witnesses to the incident, as well as gathering statements from all of the parties involved in the auto crash. In a recent accident on Massachusetts Route 495, the investigation is impeded by the death of one ...
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  • Massachusetts auto crash kills 2 on motorcycle

    A deadly accident remains under investigation as authorities try to piece together the events that led to a fatal motorcycle crash that ended the lives of two Massachusetts residents. The auto crash took place on Route 9 near Shrewsbury Commons. Upon early investigation, police believe that two individuals riding a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle collided with the rear of a 2010 Toyota Corolla. When an ...
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  • Man airlifted after Massachusetts car crash

    For many in Massachusetts, the morning commute is the least desirable part of any given workday. Traffic can be a challenge, hours of work await, time is of the essence and few are at their best in the early morning hours. When one factors in the risk of becoming involved in a car crash , the morning commute is something that most people dread. A recent accident that took place as many drivers ...
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  • Self-driving cars may increase car accident risks

    Technology is an amazing thing, and our world has certainly changed for the better as advancements in science and technology continue to improve. Many would argue, however, that not all types of technological innovation are to be lauded. In fact, some forms of technology could lead to negative outcomes for many in Massachusetts and elsewhere. An example is found in self-driving vehicles and a ...
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