Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Tom Brady in Back Bay Car Crash

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car crash in Boston's Back Bay area this morning.

I-93 Construction and Car Accidents: Coincidence or Cause for Worry?

I-93 construction from Salem, NH to Manchester, NH was initially proposed to decrease heavily congested traffic areas, yet has resulted in a considerable rise of car accidents since construction began in 2006.

21 Safest Car Booster Seats Revealed

The 21 safest booster seats were recently revealed by the IIHS.

Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash on Route 28 in Windham

One man was killed and 2 others injured in a pickup truck collision on Route 28 in Windham, NH.

Honda Handles Recall

When it comes time to upgrade your car, you tend to put a considerable amount of time into the process. You need safety, comfort, and maybe some style thrown into one convenient vehicle. Research and word-of-mouth both play a role in your decision. However, even when you find the perfect car that has shelf upon shelf of awards, you may find yourself affected by something beyond your (cruise) control.

A news brief out yesterday informed Honda drivers of a considerable recall for some of their vehicles. There are renewed concerns over the ignition lever, which could potentially allow for your key to be removed before you put the car in park.

Honda representatives stated this may cause cars to roll and, as a result, there is greater risk for an accident to occur.

The latest recall will affect just over 384,000 Honda models with automatic transmissions, specifically the 2003 Accord, 2003 Civic, and 2003-2004 Element.

This is Honda's third recall in seven years for the very same ignition issue.

In a statement released this past Monday of the recent ignition problem, American Honda Motor Co. explained, "When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers."

They will be informing drivers of the affected models towards the end of September as to how to proceed in getting their vehicles evaluated and fixed. The car company had been made aware of numerous incidents where the ignition switch had malfunctioned, with one of those incidents resulting in injury.

For more information on recalls and safety concerns, head to this site to confirm your car isn't on the list.

Once Honda takes care of this most recent concern, let's hope this will be the last recall we'll recall.

Car Crash Leads to 15 Teen Arrests

A car accident resulting from teenage drinking brought police to a single-family home in Bradford who stumbled upon an underage drinking party and arrested 15 teenagers Wednesday night.

1 Woman Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in I-95 Crash

A fatal motor vehicle accident on I-95 in Newbury yesterday resulted in the death of one woman and serious injuries in another.

Five People Injured in Boating Accident

Four teenagers and their 20-year-old camp counselor were injured in a boating accident on Lake Cobbossee in Winthrop, Maine yesterday.

Seven People Arrested for OUI in One Night

Seven people were arrested on drunken-driving charges at a state police sobriety checkpoint on Route 125 (at 725 S. Main St) in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

FL Man Seriously Injured in Rt 24 Truck Accident

A 76-year-old man from North Port, Florida was seriously injured in an accident on Route 24 North on Sunday morning (July 11 at about 9:30 am).

Duck Boat in a 3-Vehicle Crash

An unusual 3-vehicle crash occured on the streets of Boston yesterday afternoon when a Duck Boat, a Honda Zipcar and a truck collided. The accident happened on Court Street near Government Center.

Driver Accused of Hitting State Trooper Charged with 3rd OUI

Felix Morales who allegedly struck state trooper Frank Hughes working a traffic detail in Cambridge was a repeat drunk driver with previous records of DUI.

13-Year-Old Crashes Minivan in Braintree

A 13-year-old boy was operating a minivan yesterday when he drove it into the front of a rug company in Braintree, Mass.

State Trooper Struck on Highway on July 4th

State trooper Sean McGarry, 32, suffered a leg injury in a hit-and-accident on the morning of July 4th in Peabody. Police that found shorn-off side-view mirror and scraped flecks of car paint off McGarry's utility belt said he narrowly escaped death.

Bail Doubled to $100,000 for Lawrence Woman Involved in Chase

A Lawrence woman accused of stealing purses and engaging in a high-speed chase with police in Salem on Saturday had her 12-year-old daughter in the car when she struck another vehicle at a Mobil gas station. her bail was raised to $100,000.

Two Mass. State Troopers Seriously Injured in Two Nights

Two Mass. state troopers were seriously injured in two nights in a row over the holiday weekend.

Jeep Driver Involved in Fatal Crash Was in a Previous Accident in 2009

Evan Hoffman whose Jeep crashed into Jose Puzul-Peres' minivan was involved in another crash in 2009.

Senior Driver Injures Teen Girl

A 14-year-old teenage girl who was out running with a friend was struck by an 82-year-old driver on Carlisle Road in Westford yesterday afternoon. The girl was suffered head injuries and was airlifted by MedFlight to Children’s Hospital of Boston.

Woman Injured in Andover Van Crash

Woman Injured in Andover Van Crash An Andover woman was injured in a vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 125 and Wildwood Road yesterday.

NH Teen Killed in Brookline Crash

A fatal single-car accident that occurred in Brookline, NH, over the weekend took the life of an 18-year-old girl, while injuring another.

Massachusetts Texting and Driving Ban

A Massachusetts bill against texting and driving is moving forward on Beacon Hill. The bill, released yesterday, will need to be approved by House and Senate before it is passed on to Gov. Deval Patrick.

Two Women Injured In Head-On Crash

Two women, one from Merrimack, NH, and the other from Tyngsborough, MA, were seriously injured in a 2-car head-on crash yesterday afternoon, the Nashua Telegraph reports.

Senior Driver Crashes Daughter's SUV

An 82-year-old Methuen driver hit the gas paddle instead of the brake on Monday and took down five sections of vinyl fencing, rammed a tree and a van and landed up against a house.

Two People Injured in Van Rollover

A van rollover accident that occurred last Tuesday on Route 101, left the driver and the sole passenger, a 16-year-old student injured, though, luckily not with serious injuries.

Massachusetts Yet To Address Distracted Driving

Massachusetts, progressive as it may be, is still lagging behind some other states when it comes to addressing the issue of distracted driving, even though the numbers of auto accidents caused by cell phone use continue to rise. Currently, 28 states have bans on texting while driving, including Vermont. The Massachusetts House and Senate have passed different versions of a texting ban, but have not come up with a proposal that could pass both houses, Boston Globe reports. Massachusetts is also behind other states in the use of public education and law enforcement to reduce distracted driving. There are other ways to approach the solution for the problem of distracted driving. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) recently asked the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to help come up with practical solutions for tracking drivers who are operating their vehicles while using their cell phones at the same time. However, this process may take longer. As more and more teens and recent high school grads will join the roads this summer, implementing a ban on texting and driving and curbing the use of cell phones while driving is urgent and imperative. We should all try to make the roads safer. There have been calls to doctors to warn their patients on the use of distracted driving as they would warn patients on the adverse health effects of smoking or alcohol. Also, the insurance company Arbella launched a Distractology101 this spring course to educate teens on the effects of distracted driving on the driver’s performance.