Traffic on Massachusetts roads has been steadily increasing — hence problems on the roads have been on the rise. One inattentive driver can cause an accident resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. Although many drivers drive safely and follow all traffic rules, there are some who may be distracted and cause car accidents. Some drivers may be talking on the phone or texting and driving, while others may be drunk driving or may be under influence of drugs.
All drivers in Barnstable must adhere to the rules of the road regardless of what they do for a living. Those in positions of power such as police officers and politicians are not immune to the ramifications if they are involved in a car accident after having had too much to drink. When a drunk driving accident happens, the driver could cause serious injury to other drivers, pedestrians and passengers.
Despite all the efforts at driver education, every major town or city, including Barnstable, Massachusetts, can claim to be the site of a number of vehicular accidents every day. Each accident leaves behind a story of damage and destruction, either to lives or property or both. But what is sometimes forgotten is the pain and suffering of not just the victims, but also their near and dear ones. None of these consequences, however, seem to be a sufficiently strong word of caution for many drivers, since accidents still occur for a number of reasons.
Massachusetts drivers expect heavy traffic during rush hour and most plan accordingly. Sometimes, though, not even all the planning in the world can keep drivers headed to their destinations anywhere close to their schedules.
Barnstable, Massachusetts, residents would agree that drivers need to be extra cautious while driving at night. With the horrid weather and limited visibility, any form of distraction while driving can easily have dire consequences for the driver of the car and other passengers and victims involved in the accident. The problem is even more serious if the distraction is self-inflicted by the driver by operating under the influence of alcohol.
Barnstable, Massachusetts residents would agree that the aftereffects of a car accident are never good, neither for the negligent driver nor for the victim. While the victim of a car accident has to endure considerable pain and suffering, the driver who causes the accident has to face the consequences of breaking the law. The behavior is considered ever more reckless on the part of the driver at fault if he or she chooses not to help the victim of the accident.
A 77-year-old woman from Boston was recently killed at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. and Orvis Road in East Arlington. The driver of the car that struck the woman was ticketed for driving without a license and for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
It appears that wintry weather may have been responsible for a motor vehicle crash involving 65 different vehicles. This would have included 61 cars, two tractor-trailer trucks and two six-wheel trucks.
In our last post we introduced some basic facts about the commercial trucking industry, which has a vast impact on transportation in the United States. We focused on things like shipping volume and employment last time, which means it’s time to look at some safety facts.
Automobile Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Bicycle Accident
Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Be Safe Rules
Boating Accidents
Slip and Fall Accidents
Sports & School Injuries
Work-Related Injuries
Dog Bites
Sexual Abuse
Nursing Home Injuries
Insurance Disputes
Products Liability
Traumatic Brain Injures
Wrongful Death
Burn Injuries
Complex Pain Syndrome (RSD)