car accidents

Tow truck drivers have dangerous jobs. Many essentially risk their lives in order to help those involved in car accidents or suffering from car trouble. Because of the dangers associated with working on or alongside a busy Interstate, many states -- including Massachusetts -- have enacted laws that require motorists to move over to adjacent lanes when maintenance or emergency vehicles with flashing lights are in the area. Tow truck drivers handed out pamphlets at a rest area reminding others about the law after a tow truck driver was seriously injured while providing aid. The accident happened during the early morning hours of…

While there are many benefits of cycling, there are also many dangers that cyclists face. While some states have laws in place to protect cyclists, negligent drivers continue to cause fatal car accidents involving those simply attempting to make a healthier personal choice while protecting the environment. Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating a collision that resulted in a fatal injury. The accident happened one afternoon in July. According to reports, a 67-year-old man was headed north on his bicycle in the break-down lane of a Massachusetts roadway. A passing motorist, a 68-year-old woman, reportedly veered out of her lane and struck…

Safe drivers are constantly vigilant. They ignore distractions such as smartphones when they drive and obey posted speed limits and other traffic laws. Unfortunately, even safe drivers may be unable to avoid car accidents caused by negligent drivers. In a recent Massachusetts accident that sent 10 people to the hospital, one driver was issued several citations. The crash happened one evening on a day in late June. Police claim that a pickup truck driven by a 27-year-old man was headed south on a Massachusetts road. He allegedly attempted to make a left turn, which put him into the path of a northbound…

Movies are known for their death-defying stunts. However, most of these stunts are simply illusions created with green screens and harnesses. Even in the portrayal of hit-and-run accidents, the actors are typically completely safe. Unfortunately, this is not the case in real life. While a recent hit-and-run accident in Massachusetts appeared to be closer to a movie scene than reality, one man is left with serious injuries while police search for the other drivers believed to have been involved. The accident happened on a Massachusetts Interstate one night in June. A witness claimed that a motorcycle and black vehicle sped by…