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During the summer months, many people in Massachusetts want an opportunity to enjoy the warmer weather before the cold returns. As a result, it is possible that some drivers may notice an increase in the number of pedestrians. Because of this, drivers must be extra careful as they share the roadway; failure to do so can have serious consequences. For example, one college student was killed last year in a pedestrian accident. Criminal charges have now been filed against the driver of the car believed to have struck her. The incident occurred one night in July 2014. According to police…

People in Massachusetts utilize state roadways in a variety of different methods. While accidents occur every day, a pedestrian accident can easily cause serious harm to the pedestrian. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimates that almost 5,000 people are killed in pedestrian accidents annually. An additional 76,000 pedestrians were injured in 2012 alone. Many of those injured or suffering the loss of a loved one have turned to the civil court system for legal recourse. In order to recover damages after a pedestrian accident, is necessary to prove that another person's negligence caused the accident. For example, a negligent driver…

There are many people who enjoy the benefits of owning a pet. In addition to companionship, a dog, for example, can encourage an owner to remain active. Unfortunately, a Massachusetts woman and her dog were killed in a recent hit-and-run pedestrian accident. A man has since been charged. The incident occurred one morning in March. Reports indicate that the 69-year-old woman and her dog were discovered in the road where they had apparently been walking. The woman had suffered a head injury and was not conscious when she was discovered. She was transported to the hospital but ultimately died from the…

Some of the most intimate moments a parent can share with a child happen during the most simple activities. One woman, who was accustomed to traveling around her Massachusetts town on foot, would often walk with her pre-teen son. Unfortunately, this young man's memories of walking with his mother will now be forever scarred by the tragic pedestrian accident that took her life. The pair were ambling down a sidewalk late one evening in July when the tragedy unfolded. The mother, who always placed her son to her inside while walking, had enough time to yell for her son to take cover…