Enterprise News reports that there has been an increase in the number of drivers who were killed in accidents who tested positive for drug use — from 16 percent back in 2007 to more than 20 percent in 2011. “We have noticed more incidents of drugged driving of late and…
Unfortunately, there are thousands killed in drunk driving traffic accidents each and every year. It’s some of our most vulnerable, and helpless, motorists who are injured and killed in these accidents much of the time. On our Boston Drunk Driving Car Accident Lawyer Blog, we recently told you about a…
The father of an 8-year-old boy from Massachusetts was able to run for help after a car accident that left them both in the Nashua River. According to the Telegram & Gazette, the early-morning accident occurred after the boy’s father, who had just finished up drinking for more than 8…
When adults are out celebrating or drinking, they can make informed choices about how they are going to get home. An adult who goes out can make a commitment not to get behind the wheel while he is intoxicated and to have a designated driver or call a taxi cab.…
Having a designated driver is the smartest thing that you can do if you plan to go out drinking. Our Boston drunk driving accident lawyers know that driving while intoxicated could cost you your life or could result in you becoming involved in a crash that injures or kills others.…
At the very worst, drunk driving can be deadly. But if you manage to avoid an accident and the associated consequences, you’ve got a lot waiting for you when you get busted. We’re talking about the monetary costs here of a drunk driving charge. An OUI (Operating Under the Influence…
In a recent accident, a Massachusetts State Trooper was serious injured after being hit by an alleged drunk driver during a routine traffic stop. According to WCVB, the accident happened shortly after 1:00 am. at Lynn Fells Parkway along Route 1. Accident reports indicate that the trooper was hit from…
Fourth of July is a massive celebration each year in Boston, with fireworks along the Esplanade and the Boston Pops playing. Many people choose to watch this special event from boats on the Charles River while other boaters spend their days enjoying the warm weather and summer fun. Unfortunately, our…
The Fourth of July Holiday is one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. Most people have a day off from work to celebrate our nation’s independence and a lot of people spend that day celebrating with friends at bars, barbeques and parties. Unfortunately, when out celebrating…
Police encounter drunk drivers all the time in the course of their careers, but one Massachusetts state trooper had an experience with an intoxicated driver that was very personal: a drunk driver killed his daughter. Now, CBS Boston reports that the trooper hopes his daughter’s legacy will prevent other drunk…