On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You may have seen the news that there is the potential for more tired truckers on Massachusetts roads these days as the federal government has waived some regulations governing trucker hours during the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, this may mean that truckers are...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jul 15, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Trucking accidents can result in serious injuries for those in passenger vehicles, so drivers throughout Massachusetts want to make sure they are being as safe as possible. Below are just five of the top causes of 18-wheeler accidents. Driver error is an obvious one,...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jun 9, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many drivers think that Massachusetts’ urban roads are more dangerous than rural roads. Outside of the cities, after all, there’s less traffic to contend with. But rural roads can be less safe for a number of reasons. First, rural roads tend to have narrow...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Mar 27, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Perhaps you were injured while commuting to Boston, and you found out that the other driver was distracted. Any number of things, from billboards to phones, can become a distraction, but many drivers in Massachusetts would not think that driver-assist tech can be...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Mar 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Quick reactions are essential to safe driving in Massachusetts. Thus, one of the greatest dangers with distractions, whether they come from one’s phone or from a conversation with a passenger, is that they slow down this reaction time and raise the risk for a...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Feb 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving crashes killed 3,166 people in Massachusetts and across the U.S. in 2017. While there are safety systems that can respond to distracted behavior in drivers, their effect is being counteracted by other tech. Semi-autonomous cars are, in fact,...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jan 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many truck drivers in Massachusetts and across the U.S. rely on coffee, energy drinks and other caffeinated products to stay awake throughout the day. This can have long-term consequences and even raise truckers’ risk for an accident. A recent study, the results...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Dec 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you are ever struck by a vehicle and injured, do not assume the driver is the only party who can be held responsible for your injuries. Talk to a lawyer who can further investigate the situation, because others may have played a part and may have liability under...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Sep 27, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Today, most drivers in Massachusetts are aware of the dangers associated with using a cell phone while driving. Despite this knowledge, some drivers still decide to reach for their phone while driving. Even if it is for a second, the reality is that using a cell phone...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Aug 14, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some would say that car crashes are not accidents, as they have a cause. In many cases, it is due to a driver being distracted, reckless or intoxicated. The aftermath of some motor vehicle collisions can be devastating. What can be even more troubling is that the...
