While automobiles are very convenient for travel, they do pose many risks. Unfortunately, not all drivers are safe and follow the rules of the road. Distractions occur and fatigue happens, making car accidents a real possibility at any point a person is traveling on...
Car Accidents
Investigation ensues after 2 children were struck by vehicle
Whether you are young or old, traveling by foot is a convenient way for residents in Massachusetts to get around depending on where you are and where you seek to go. However, with any form of transportation, there are some dangers associated. And with being a...
Crash potentially involving speeding ends in tragedy
A serious auto accident in another Massachusetts town a little over an hour from Worcester left one person dead and another person being hospitalized due to injuries caused by the accident, although the extent of the injuries was not known.The accident was being...
Do large truck underride guard requirements need an update? P.2
Last time, we began looking at the topic of underride guards, current federal safety regulations for underride guards, and ongoing efforts to make these safety requirements stricter. As we noted, those who have been working toward stricter underride guard requirements...
Do large truck underride guard requirements need an update? P.1
Truck accidents can take a variety of forms, but one type of truck accident readers may not be as aware of is underride collisions. These accidents occur when a motorist’s vehicle slides underneath the body of a truck and is crushed. Such accidents are...
What are the Hours of Service rules and why do they matter to truck accident victims?
Truck accidents—like other motor vehicle accidents—can occur for a variety of reasons, some of them preventable and some of them less preventable. Whenever a truck accident occurs, it is critical for accident victims to have their case thoroughly evaluated...
How are broken ribs treated?
Nobody wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, as they realize two things can happen: they can suffer a serious injury, and their vehicle can be damaged.With this in mind, it's important to receive medical treatment should you find yourself involved in a...
Getting the answers you need and deserve after a hit-and-run
Every driver in Worcester should know that after any type of motor vehicle accident resulting in injury or damage, you are supposed to stop. After stopping, you can call for help if necessary and exchange insurance and contact information so that everything can be...
Driver arraigned on homicide charges while in hospital
An 18-year-old driver is in the hospital after a deadly accident, but the authorities decided to arraign him while in the medical center. The crash took four lives, and he's facing homicide charges.The accident in question happened on Jan. 17, and the driver was...
Big trucks can cause big problems for private motorists
From its position in the northeast, Massachusetts provides a gateway for commerce flowing in and out of New England. Numerous interstate highways bisect the state, and they are used heavily by both private and commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, those two types of...