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National Driving Statistics Shows Massachusetts Fatalities Declining

With the numbers out on Massachusetts driving fatalities published by the US Transportation Department, we note that there were 334 total fatalities in Massachusetts in 2009, 30 lower than 2008. There was an 8.2% decline between 2008 and 2009 in alcohol impaired driving fatalities. There were still too many deaths on Massachusetts highways and on US highways: 33,808 in 2009, down 9.7% from 2008, when there were 37,423 deaths on highways.

Boston Bike Accidents Warning Map Published

Boston bike accident attorney Neil Burns reports that a helpful study has been undertaken by the Boston Cyclists’ Union regarding the locus of bike accidents in and around Boston. Their interactive bike map of Boston boasts of being the “best source of online information available on bike crashes” in Boston. I’ll bet they are correct. The map includes Cambridge bike accidents and Brookline bike accidents and, of course, offers satellite and hybrid views. The most alarming finding, to a motor vehicle accident attorney was that only 34% of those bikers picked up by ambulances were wearing helmets.

Massachusetts NLG Lawyers Referral Service

Boston personal injury attorney Neil Burns was cited in the National Lawyers Guild’s monthly newsletter this December for his work on the Board of the Lawyer Referral Service. The referral service, a project of the NLG, has a mission of referring low and moderate income clients to attorneys in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Attorney Burns’ office regularly accepts Massachusetts bankruptcy clients and Boston personal injury clients through the Lawyer Referral Service.

Massachusetts Insurance Company Unfair Settlement Case – Chapter 176D

In a case handed down by the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently, the Court held that AIG did violate the unfair settlement act of Massachusetts. In every case in which an insurance company is involved, the law in Massachusetts says that the insurance company must effectuate a prompt, fair and equitable settlement once liability becomes clear. In motor vehicle accidents, insurance companies have fairly simple protocols to determine liability. In this case, where an 18 wheeler truck collided with the rear end the plaintiff’s vehicle, even the insurance company admitted their insured was at fault.

Massachusetts Consumer News on Unsafe Toys

According to Mass Public Interest Research Group, or MassPirg, there are toys to avoid this year when shopping. Keeping children safe in Massachusetts has been a goal of our blog, our office and our litigation for over 25 years.

Massachusetts Chiropractors See Favorable Changes to PIP

Massachusetts chiropractors continue to see favorable changes. A recent case decided in Boston directly affects how medical bills associated with a car accident or pedestrian accident, for example, get processed and paid. The Boston personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Neil Burns bring this update in an effort to share current and helpful information regarding billing practices and policies associated with car accidents injuries in and around the Boston area.

Establishing Negligence for Massachusetts Slip and Fall Cases

Massachusetts is home to plenty of big box stores. Boston and its surrounding suburbs have Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Target and Lowe’s, just to name a few. So what happens if you suffer personal injury at one of these stores? What if you slip and fall, have medical bills or suffer lost wages as a result of your personal injuries? You’re not alone. The Boston personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Neil Burns have helped many clients recover after being injured at a big box store, and we can help you, too.

Rocking Horse Recall Affects Massachusetts Consumers

Massachusetts residents should take note that the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a recall of children’s toy rocking horses because of the hazard presented for potential injury to children. The Boston personal injury lawyers at the Law Office of Neil Burns have represented children injured in accidents and bring you messages related to child safety.

Massachusetts Auto Accident Lawyer Urges Reforms on Drunk Driving

The feds, the local media, and Boston car accident lawyer Neil Burns are criticizing the leniency in Massachusetts laws regarding drunk driving. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, Massachusetts, and 9 other states, lag behind other states in enacting measures to prevent alcohol related motor vehicle collisions. The NTSB Most Wanted List includes elimination of “hard core” drinking while driving as one of its main targets for improvement for states.

Four Loko Ban in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission plans to file for an emergency regulation to stop the sales of alcohol energy drinks that contain stimulants. The popular drink Four Loko is marketed as “premium 24 ounce caffeinated alcohol beverage.” The problem seems to be that it has a lot of alcohol (12%), a lot of caffeine (135 milligrams), and a fruity taste not associated with either alcohol or caffeine. The packaging makes it look like a fruit drink. Emergency Room doctors who have seen patients who overdose on Four Loko say that the caffeine hides the effect of the alcohol, leading young folks to drink too much and resulting in bodily failures. Massachusetts motor vehicle accident attorneys urge everyone to use extreme caution around this drink, to avoid it before driving or undertaking any other action of responsibility, and, frankly, to simply avoid it.