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Worcester Study Results Dangerous for Pedestrians

If you do not live in Worcester, then you may be surprised to learn that this modest sized city of over 180,000 (the second most populous city in the state and in all of New England) has the worst safety record for pedestrians. If you do live here, then this fact may not be a revelation. A study by 1Point21 Interactive of San Diego analyzed crash and pedestrian collision records across the state and reported that Worcester is the most hazardous city for pedestrians in all of Massachusetts, having 50 of the 496 most dangerous intersections in the state. The 496 figure reflects those intersections with at least 5 pedestrian collisions within a 15-year period between 2001 and 2014, the time span used in the study.

But Who Was Driving?

But Who Was Driving? An interesting scenario may present itself in a wrongful death claim where police are unable to ascertain who was driving. This might occur when the occupants in the vehicle responsible for the accident do not survive and are found outside the vehicle so that their positions in the vehicle cannot be determined, or a survivor claims that the deceased was driving. Another scenario is where all parties are deceased and, again, it cannot be determined who was driving.

Honest Insurance Reporting

Honest Insurance Reporting Insurance fraud is one of the most widespread economic crimes that occurs in the US, accounting for losses of an astonishing $90 billion per year. Car accident fraud is one of these crimes, which is punishable as a felony in Massachusetts. Hard and Soft Insurance Fraud

What You Need to Know About Cell Phones and Driving in MA

Cell phones are everywhere, of course, and it is a common sight to see people walking on the streets or crosswalks with phones to their ears or talking on ear phones who are oblivious to what is around them. Now, observe that by drivers in motor vehicles and you have a potential tragedy in the making. Most states ban some form of cell phone use, but only 14 states and the District of Columbia ban all use of handheld phones by everyone. Now, Massachusetts may join that select group.

“Melrose Cares” Drive for Safety Campaign

Is there anyone over the age of 18 who has not heard the adage “speed kills?’ While this short phrase could easily refer to methamphetamine use, and it certainly does in many circles, most people associate it with speeding while driving.

How to Save 1100 Children

We all know that wearing a seat belt saves lives and can minimize the risk of sustaining a serious injury in an auto accident. Despite this obvious and well-known fact, car accidents are the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the US and many of these fatalities stem from lack of seat belt use as well as the improper restraining of children in child safety or booster seats.

Pool Parties Can be Hazardous to Your Health

Home pools and those at hotels or resorts are often the venue for summer parties and other social events where alcohol is often served. Inevitably, people become intoxicated at these parties and accidents can happen on the premises or on the roadway if an inebriated guest causes an injury accident while driving home. In such cases, there are laws that determine if the host of the event can be held civilly liable for your injuries.

Does Ubering Prevent Drunk Driving Injuries?

Has the introduction of Uber into our towns and cities led to a reduction in drunk driving arrests and, consequently, alcohol-related injuries and fatalities? Perhaps, but the “jury” seems to be still out on this question.

Why You Need to Check Your Uber

Anyone who gets into a cab, Uber or Lyft may have some concern about the character of your driver. For example, did the company verify that the driver has a clean driving record, is not a sex offender or has a record of violent felony convictions? Furthermore, is there insurance if there is an accident? Uber and Lyft conduct background checks as either required by the jurisdiction where they are operating or as part of their own policies. In most cases, they report that they will reject applicants with a DUI/DWI or who have a record as a sex offender or other violent offenses. However, their background checks only extend back 7 years.

Distracted Driving Still a Major Cause of Car Accidents

It is no secret to anyone who uses a cell phone to text or read messages how focused you can be on that activity alone. Sit on a bus or in a coffee shop and you will likely see that over many people are ignoring their environment while scrolling through emails and text messages or sending them. Now transfer that to the act of driving.

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