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February 8, 2010

Avoiding Pedestrian Injuries in Massachusetts

In 2008, Boston, Massachusetts was the twenty-first largest city in the United States. We have seen our share of this in our personal injury practice. Because Boston is such a large city, a number of pedestrian accidents happen each year. In fact, more than 5,000 pedestrians die each year in the United States because they are hit by motor vehicles or bicycles.

To be safe when sharing sidewalks and streets, it's important to be aware of your surroundings. By taking simple precautions, you can prevent injuries and possible death. Three of the most common accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians are caused when pedestrians make the following mistakes:

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