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Study: Fewer Teens Driving, Little Impact on Safety

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday January 25, 2012

Today's teenagers are choosing to delay a traditional teenage rite of passage: getting their driver's licenses. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the percentage of 16-year-olds having a driver's license decreased from 46% in 1983 to 31% in 2008. The decline of teen driving is not just a trend among younger teens; older teens are driving less. The number of 18-year-olds with licenses dropped from 80 percent in 1983 to 65 percent in 2008. There is a similar trend among 17-year-olds: the number of driver's licenses in that age group dropped from 69 to…

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Texting While Driving Doubles Driver Reaction Time

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday November 17, 2011

A new study by Texas A&M University's Texas Transportation Institute confirms a growing consensus regarding a major problem on our nation's roads: texting while driving. The study's novel approach employed drivers in real-world rather than simulated conditions. Forty-two drivers, ages 16 to 54, drove an 11-mile test track while either sending or receiving text messages. Researchers measured their reaction times to flashing signals. The drivers then drove the track again with their focus only on the road. In short, the two situations produced starkly different outcomes. Drivers not texting took two seconds to respond to a flashing light, but texting drivers…

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Technology and Driving – Does Technology Help or Hinder Driving?

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday August 22, 2011

As any motorist in Massachusetts knows, many people drive while using cell phones. In fact, at any moment, 11 percent of drivers are using a cell phone on Massachusetts' roads. Yet, the merge of technology and driving goes far beyond texting while driving and other cell phone use. A recent Detroit Free Press story noted, "Wireless technology, Smartphone apps and computer operating systems for cars have opened a virtual faucet of infotainment and well-meaning features." Gone are the days of a radio and speedometer being the only distractions on the dashboard. Now, GPS/navigation systems with back-up cameras, Smartphones with internet connections, and…

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SUV Rollover Accident on the Mass Pike

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday August 1, 2011

On July 28, 2011, an SUV rollover accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike took the life of a 15-year old boy and injured four 17-year old girls. The boy was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. The SUV he was riding in rolled over three times, partially ejecting the boy from the vehicle. This Massachusetts Turnpike accident underscores multiple safety issues that SUV rollover accident lawyers often see when litigating accident cases. First is the SUV rollover accident itself. More than 10,000 people are killed each year in SUV rollover crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

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Alimony Reform in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Family Law on Wednesday July 6, 2011

Lawmakers are working on legislation that Massachusetts divorce lawyers believe will make determining alimony / spousal support easier. The proposal, termed the Alimony Reform Act of 2011, could completely alter how alimony payments are determined in the Commonwealth. The new law sets forth three categories of maintenance payments and establishes guidelines for how long such payments should last. General term alimony would entail regular payments to an economically dependent former spouse. A distressed spouse would receive rehabilitative alimony if he or she is expected to eventually become financially independent. Finally, reimbursement alimony would be paid to a spouse in a short-term marriage, or to a spouse…

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Recognizing the Danger of Slip and Falls During National Safety Month

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Friday June 24, 2011

June is National Safety month, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The month is devoted to alerting the public to safety issues, with a new issue highlighted each week. This week, the focus was on preventing slip and falls and trip and falls. According to the National Safety Council, more than 8.6 million people are significantly injured in falls each year. Injuries span from bruises and broken bones to severe spinal cord injury, brain injury and even death. Slip-and-fall accidents / trip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere: at a grocery store, on a construction site, at water parks, on a public…

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Brain Injury Rehabilitative Care Is Limited, At Best

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday March 7, 2011

Each year, more than 1.7 million Americans are involved in some sort of an accident that causes a brain injury. The most common cause of a brain injury is a motor vehicle accident. Car accidents, truck accidents and especially motorcycle accidents regularly lead to major brain trauma. The significant harm caused by serious brain injuries can be lessened by treatment, but only if the victim qualifies, a new study reports. The problem facing car accident victims that suffer from serious brain injuries is that while insurance will often cover the costs of the intensive care required right after the accident, insurance companies vary…

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Boston Fatal Accident Underscores Dangers Facing Cyclists

On behalf of posted in Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday February 9, 2011

A fatal bicycle accident in downtown Boston in late January killed a 74-year-old man. While the cause of the accident between the bicycle and the car is unknown at this time, bicycle advocates used this accident as an opportunity to again request a citywide 20 mph speed limit. The accident occurred at the intersection of Arlington Street and Tremont Street at approximately 8:10 a.m. on January 24. While the bicyclist was transported to the local hospital following the car crash, hewas pronounced dead upon arrival at Boston Medical Center. According to Boston Police, the cause of the car and bicycle accident is still…

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More Drivers Dropping Insurance Coverage

On behalf of posted in Insurance Issues on Monday January 24, 2011

With an uncertain economic future, people tend to examine different areas in which to save money. Unfortunately, a recent study suggests that more and more drivers are dropping auto insurance in this effort. In 1999, a study by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) found that 13 percent of drivers were uninsured. A similar report in 2003 found that number had spiked to nearly 15 percent. The IRC now predicts that number to grow even higher in 2010. The most recent IRC study notes a strong correlation between unemployment numbers and the number of uninsured motorists. Specifically, the IRC found that an…

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Auto Insurance Bill of Rights Protects Consumers

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday January 17, 2011

All cars and trucks on Massachusetts roads must be covered by an auto insurance policy. Insurance protects drivers from having to front the costs of car accident injuries and property damages out of pocket. Instead, insurance allows drivers to protect against the losses stemming from a car accident by paying a regular fee, known as the premium. If involved in a car accident, the insured can pay the deductible and make an insurance claim for the injuries and property damage caused by the car or truck accident. Because the world of insurance can seem very complicated, Massachusetts provides a Consumer Bill of Rights…

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