Archive for November 2022
Prevent Drunk Driving Injuries and Crashes This Holiday Season
Make a Holiday Safety Plan It’s the holiday season, a time to enjoy family and friends. But the mood quickly turns somber when you make the wrong decision about alcohol. Commit to use good judgment and avoid causing drunk driving injuries. If you drink, consume alcohol responsibly. As personal injury lawyers, we have seen how drunk…
Read MoreDeadly Apple Store Crash in Hingham Shows Danger of Cars Striking Buildings
On Monday, a 53-year-old man drove his SUV over a curb and smashed into an Apple store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, where it lodged in the back wall of the shop. One man was killed, and at least 18 more people were injured. The driver, Bradley Rein, claims his foot got stuck on…
Read MoreWrong-Way Crash Detection Systems Coming to Massachusetts Highways
As we approach the holiday travel season, Massachusetts and Connecticut are installing new wrong-way detection systems for safer roads. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced a $2.6 million project to install wrong-way detection systems along 16 Massachusetts highway ramps. There will be several road closures this week in Danvers, Plymouth, Burlington, Webster and…
Read MoreCambridge Explores “No Turn on Red” Traffic Policy to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians
Cambridge is now exploring how to implement “no turn on red” traffic regulations citywide, with a goal of improving safety conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. The Cambridge City Council backed the proposal in a 7-2 vote on Monday, November 7, 2022. With the City Council’s vote, Cambridge becomes one of the first U.S. cities to…
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