This content has been reviewed by Jason D. Stone. Due to their enduring popularity, SUVs remain a big presence on US roads. Unfortunately, they also present some dangers. These dangers aren’t due to the fact that there are more SUVs on roads in Massachusetts than ever before; new SUV models are more likely to kill
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Why Safe Vehicles Are Often Deadlier for Boston Pedestrians
2019 was the deadliest year for U.S. pedestrians since 1988. One of the many explanations offered by researchers and safety advocates was the increase in the number of larger vehicles on our roads. Though larger vehicles like SUVs offer more protection to their occupants than many smaller passenger car counterparts, they’re far more deadly to
Read More...Is Boston a Safe Place for Pedestrians and Cyclists?
Pedestrians and cyclists are common on Boston’s roads. Both forms of transportation are affordable and convenient. But navigating our streets via bike or foot isn’t without risks. How dangerous is walking and cycling in Boston, and how does the safety of these vulnerable road users stack up against those in other cities and states around
Read More...Can I Sue If I Was Hit by a Car While Jaywalking in Massachusetts?
When a car hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian has a right to pursue compensation for the costs of their injuries. But what happens when a pedestrian had some degree of fault in the collision? For instance, if a pedestrian was jaywalking, can they still file a compensation claim? If You Were Struck by a Car
Read More...The Personal Injury Claim Process in Massachusetts
Every personal injury case is different, although there are some common elements in the claims process. Most injury cases stem from motor vehicle crashes, in which driver negligence contributes to a collision that results in injuries. For the purpose of providing an overview of the personal injury legal process in Massachusetts, we’ll use car accidents
Read More...Boston’s Vision Zero and Slow Streets Programs
Boston has made great strides in recent decades to improve traffic flow and reduce motor vehicle accidents, but it’s clear there is still work to be done. In 2014, the last year for which comprehensive crash data is available, 1,279 pedestrians and bicyclists required emergency medical treatment due to motor vehicle collisions. Between 2010 and
Read More...Report: Boston Home to America’s Worst Drivers (Again)
Boston drivers are the most accident-prone in the nation, according to insurance company Allstate’s 13th annual “America’s Best Drivers Report.” Of the 200 cities included in the report, eight of the 10 with the most crash-prone motorists were in the Northeast. Fellow Massachusetts cities Worcester and Springfield joined Boston in the list’s bottom five. The
Read More...The Boston Area’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Thousands of traffic accidents occur in intersections each year. In fact, about 40 percent of all motor vehicle crashes occur in intersections, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). An intersection is a location where two or more roads converge, and any intersection can set the stage for potential conflicts
Read More...Boston Pedestrian Accident Leaves 68-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured
Due to a lack of protective barriers, pedestrians are much more likely to be seriously injured in collisions with vehicles, rather than motorists. The Boston Pedestrian Accident Lawyers with Jason Stone Injury Lawyers explain that such a collision was responsible for leaving a 68-year-old Chinatown resident seriously injured. According to a story released by WHDH
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