Why are Traffic Fatalities So High? Preliminary data suggests that traffic deaths in the United States dropped slightly in 2022 versus 2021. But, both numbers and rates remain high compared with prior years. That’s bad news, but standing alone it’s not especially useful. Solving the problem on a larger scale and individual steps to protect …
Massachusetts Pedestrian Fatalities Surged in 2022 Aside from a blip during the first year of the pandemic, Massachusetts pedestrian fatalities have been relatively stable since 2015–until recently. According to a recent report from WalkBoston, pedestrian deaths took a significant leap in 2022. Specifically, pedestrian deaths in the state increased by more than 30% year over …
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Traffic May Be the Scariest Thing About Halloween Halloween is meant to be scary– haunted houses, ghosts and goblins, creepy decorations, ghost stories and more give the night an eerie feel. But, most of us realize that the traditional “dangers” of Halloween aren’t real. What you may not know is that drivers and pedestrians – …
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How to Find the Best Pedestrian Accident Attorney for You Any type of sudden injury is jarring and can throw your life off track. That’s especially true for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car or a truck. Dealing with the trauma and managing your recovery may feel like a full-time job. The …
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Crosswalk Laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire You may have heard that pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk, but what exactly does that mean for drivers? And, what about pedestrians crossing at an intersection without a marked crosswalk, or cutting across in the middle of the street? Here’s a quick rundown …
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