Car Accidents

By now, we assume that all of our readers have heard warnings against texting while driving. It is a leading cause of accidents these days and results in far too many deaths and injuries each year. Nationwide, scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1,060 people are injured every day in traffic accidents in which driver distraction was a factor. Even so, sometimes it helps to have proof or a concrete example of a hazard to really understand it. A very sad story out of Bridgewater may serve the solemn purpose. On Monday, a West Bridgewater…

Many people assume that winter is the most dangerous driving season in areas like Boston that receive snow and freezing rain. It's true, winter driving can be a challenge. However, the fact is that far more highway deaths actually occur in the summer as more motorists take to the roads and are lulled into a false sense of security by the nice weather. This fact played out in a deadly real life scenario recently on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Specifically, a crash occurred on Turnpike's eastbound ramp onto Interstate 95 North. The crash involved three cars, and took place on May 25 around…

With summer around the corner, biking season is in full force. Whether for commuting or to experience a leisurely ride around beautiful Boston, bikers are out in droves. However, with the uptick in the number of bicyclists comes an increased likelihood of bicycle accidents. Although bicycles are a green form of transportation, they can also be very dangerous. In the event of an accident with a motor vehicle, the bicycle rarely wins. If you are involved in a bicycle accident, you may not know what to do next in the confusion that follows. Following are some tips that can help you…

"There, but for the grace of God, go I" is a saying that dates back hundreds of years. The time-worn phrase might well apply to the recent car accident and drunk driving charges against Bishop Robert J. McManus, head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. The 61-year-old Massachusetts cleric was involved in a car crash this past weekend, but fortunately no one was hurt. As we all know, each year drunken driving leads to thousands of motor vehicle accidents per year, leaving behind fatalities and people with serious injuries. In 2011, more than 120 people were killed in Massachusetts crashes involving…

A northbound Massachusetts interstate highway was shut down after two separate car accidents left four people injured this past weekend. The accidents about 90 miles west of Boston on I-91 in Longmeadow began when a vehicle struck a guardrail early Sunday morning. After that accident around 3 a.m., a second driver stopped to lend assistance -- and that's when the second accident occurred. State Police in Springfield said a third vehicle slammed into the two stopped vehicles. All three drivers were reported injured, though the extent of their injuries was not disclosed. A passenger in one of the vehicles was also injured,…