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Our truck accident lawyers reveal what drivers in Massachusetts need to know When tractor-trailers and passenger cars collide, the result is often catastrophic. Accidents involving semi-trucks regularly lead to serious injuries and loss of life. In a recent tragic accident, the driver of a Toyota Camry died in a crash with a tractor-trailer on a...

Child car seats are a critical safety feature, but they must be properly installed to be effective and protect small ones in the event of a car accident. Recently, a recall was announced for more than 21,000 vehicles in the BMW family due to a problem with child car seat installation. They include cars such...

Connecticut is cracking down on marijuana users who cause accidents while high. New laws that call for enhanced training for police officers may lead to driver license suspensions for impaired motorists. According to NBC Connecticut, police are concerned that the legalization of recreational use of cannabis in Connecticut will lead to an uptick in driving-while-high...

It’s not unusual to see a car stopped on the road. The vehicle may be disabled. Its flashers might be on. Someone may be looking under the hood or fixing a flat tire. Whatever the reason for it being stopped on the road, the vehicle often causes a disruption – a traffic slowdown or even...

Summer in Connecticut is prime motorcycle season. Riders love to get on their bikes, sometimes with a friend on the back, and cruise on warm, sunny days. No one gets on a motorcycle and expects that they may end up in a hospital or worse. But riding motorcycles carries risks. Devastating motorcycle accidents can happen...

One of the best ways to prevent car accidents is to avoid distractions. Don’t use a cell phone while behind the wheel. Don’t eat while driving. Don’t apply makeup. To reduce your risk of a crash, keep your focus on driving and nothing else. Unfortunately, more and more people in Massachusetts are becoming distracted while...

During the pandemic, a lot of people decided to stop using rideshare services like those offered by Uber and Lyft. As a result, the companies faced a driver shortage that is continuing through 2021. In April, Uber announced it was launching a $250 million “stimulus” for drivers. Lyft, a rideshare competitor, announced it would cover...

  Anyone using Massachusetts roads faces a risk of injury or death. That’s a grim reality, whether you’re in a car, on a motorcycle, on foot, or riding a bicycle. But can Massachusetts roads become safer? Governor Charlie Baker thinks so. His administration recently filed legislation that focuses on improving road safety. The administration proposes...

You’re behind the wheel of your car and see bright orange cones ahead followed by a “construction zone” sign. As you get closer, you see workers in hardhats along the side of the road, or even in the road, making repairs. Every driver eventually finds themselves needing to navigate a work zone. Drivers in Connecticut...

With more and more states, including Massachusetts, legalizing recreational use of marijuana, a growing number of drivers are wondering if it’s OK to get behind the wheel after using cannabis. Decades of research have helped guide laws related to alcohol and driving. Studies into the effects of driving under the influence of marijuana are limited...