On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Massachusetts contains some of the most varied and challenging road conditions on the eastern seaboard, especially during the winter. This tough automotive climate has the potential to cause undue wear on the tires of a vehicle. Ordinary wear and tear will also take their toll on the surface of the tire. As the surface degrades, the ability to handle the car safely falls away. Vehicle owners and operators are legally responsible for maintaining the quality of their tires.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, November 6, 2015
Street festivals and charity events are popular in Massachusetts and around the country. Zombicon is a charity function that was held in Florida in late October by the group Pushing Daizies. The proceeding did not turn out well.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Five Massachusetts teens were injured in an accident in Ashland when their vehicle hit multiple poles at around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 25. The crash occurred on East Union Street near Ashland High School, and two of the teens currently attend this school while the other three previously attended.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Friday, October 30, 2015
The NHTSA has partnered with the Ad Council to create a public service announcement aimed at combating underage drinking as part of National Teen Driver Safety Week. In a first for the two organizations, the commercial was filed entirely on an iPhone and compares drunk driving to committing the “ultimate party foul”. However, while it is easy to forget about a spilled drink at a party, drunk driving can have long lasting consequences.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Many of the car crashes that take place in Massachusetts happen at intersections when drivers fail to stop at a red light. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 762 people died in red light running accidents across the United States in 2008. In addition to the fatalities, about 165,000 people are injured in red light running accidents each year.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, October 22, 2015
With news of autonomous cars making headlines, many Massachusetts residents may be wondering when they will get their first glimpse of a self-driving vehicle on their public roads. However, others may be wondering what happens should that care become involved in a crash. In normal crashes, the driver who caused the accident would be responsible. However, since autonomous cars rely on computers and sensors and not drivers, determining fault can be more difficult.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, October 19, 2015
While all people in Massachusetts will eventually die, they of course have a strong interest in doing so due to old age rather than to an accident. While the state shows one of the lowest rates of death due to motor vehicle accidents, these incidents till account for a significant cause of fatalities.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Friday, October 16, 2015
Massachusetts landowners may want to take heed of a lawsuit that was recently filed in a California federal court. A man is suing the federal government and other entities for an incident that took place in a San Francisco park owned and maintained by the federal government.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Premises Liability on Monday, October 12, 2015
On Oct. 9, a runaway BMW SUV suddenly accelerated across the floor of a warehouse during an ADESA Boston vehicle auction at a Western Avenue facility in Framingham, Massachusetts. As the vehicle sped up, bystanders were running for safety, and eight of them were injured as it plowed through the crowd. Afterward, the SUV crashed through an interior cinder block wall.
On behalf of Aiken & Aiken P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Friday, October 9, 2015
A fatal motor vehicle accident caused by an alleged intoxicated driver took place in Shelburne, Massachusetts, On Oct. 2. The crash is being investigated by the Shelburne Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and other law enforcement personnel.
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