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New Law Hand Held Cell Phones Illegal While Driving

In January, the Massachusetts Senate passed by voice vote a ban on hand-held cell phones while driving. The bill is currently in the Massachusetts House where it will continue to be debated but, hopefully according to many frustrated lawmakers, still intact. This is a big win for any future accident victims who were hit by distract driver, and provides the tools necessary for a distracted driving lawyer to get you the compensation you deserve.

Are Energy Drinks Really Safe?

So, are energy drinks really bad for your health? Go to any convenience stor, liquor store or aisle of most grocery stores and the shelves are stocked with several different brands of “energy drinks” such as Red Bull, Monster, Full Throttle and Rockstar, to name just a few. A close examination of the ingredients in these beverages reveals a large dose of caffeine and an unknown quantity of sugar, a sure warning sign that the drink is not good for you. Other ingredients are a mystery to most people, such as Guarana. This is a South American fruit loaded with caffeine!

Chelmsford Starts Safety Training Program

The safety of our municipal workers is a paramount issue since they are responsible for our public infrastructure, transportation and safety that affects millions of people. Work zone accidents on public roads are a concern because workers are vulnerable to a variety of hazards including distracted and otherwise negligent motorists. To combat this problem the city of Chelmsford recently sent 19 city workers to a program called Work Zone Safety Training that was conducted at the Chelmsford Police Department. The 6-hour seminar was funded by the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association, the property and casualty provider for the municipality.

PIP Denial From Progressive Insurance for Massachusetts Car Accident Injuries?

A settlement in a class action case has resulted in an agreement for payment to Massachusetts consumers who were in motor vehicle accidents but were denied PIP coverage from Progressive Insurance. You may be entitled to a refund or reimbursement.

Stop Using Devices While Driving

Does anyone need to be reminded of how dangerous distracted driving can be? Nearly anyone who drives can tell you that they have experienced at least one moment in the car when their attention was distracted even for a few seconds before having to suddenly crush the brake or swerve to avoid the car in the next lane, all because they were texting, calling or just looking at their cell phone.

Distracted Walking: Its Come To This and Its Costing Us Millions

Most people who drive or who are of at least driving age have heard of distracted driving and the dangers it poses. Although distracted driving can involve any activity that causes a motorist’s attention to focus on something other than driving such as eating, conversing, rubbernecking or changing the radio station, it is more concerned with our addiction to technology–in short, cell phones. Accident statistics have shown that distracted driving may be at least as insidious as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol though the penalties are far less strict.

What You Need to Know about Home Fires: The Legal Perspective

Home fires account for an inordinate number of catastrophic injuries. There are over a million fires occurring per year that affect persons in all kinds of circumstances from home mishaps, campfires, cars, boats, fireworks and others. In a 2015 study of the past 10 years, it was shown that there has been an average of 2,470 deaths annually from home fires and around 12,000 injuries. Injuries and death from a fire injury often occur in the following home areas:

Former Police Chief Offers His Views on Uber

Ed Davis, a former Boston police chief, recently offered strong criticisms of the taxi services his office monitored during his relatively brief tenure. Davis, who served as the city’s police commissioner from 2006 to 2013, relayed the statements shortly after his appointment to Uber’s new safety advisory board. Uber is the leading company in the ride-hailing industry where people with its app on their smartphones can request a ride and have their fare automatically paid with credit card information already input.

Are HoverBoards Safe? Short Answer: No

Hoverboards have been in the news recently after a spate of fires engulfed the devices and in some cases, the house or structure where it was charging. The boards do not literally hover, of course, as its name was derived from a levitating skateboard ridden by the main character in one of the “Back to the Future” films. In reality, these are motorized self-balancing scooters that operators control with their feet. Though extremely popular, concerns have arisen over their safety.

Car Accident Hot Spots in Massachusetts

Every 3 years the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) releases a survey of the 100 most dangerous intersections in southeastern Massachusetts. The last one covered the period from 2010 to 2012 so the newest rankings will be published soon after all relevant statistics are gathered and compiled.