Traveling on foot can be an ideal way to navigate Boston. However, research indicates that pedestrians in our city may be at a fairly high risk of being harmed in accidents. WalkBoston is an organization dedicated to making communities in Massachusetts (and the entire country) more walkable. The organization recently released a report, Fatal Crashes…
It’s not an experience you likely expect to have in your lifetime: being injured as a pedestrian because you were struck by a vehicle with no driver. The idea of autonomous vehicles traveling our roads in large numbers is science-fiction, right? That might have been the case once. However, advances in driverless car technology have…
Attempting to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is very dangerous. Massive campaigns have been rolled out to ensure all motorists know that alcohol prevents one from being able to drive safely. These campaigns play an important role in reducing accident rates throughout Massachusetts and the rest of the…
Being a pedestrian is increasingly hazardous in Massachusetts. Boston, especially, is a crowded city where many pedestrians and motor vehicles share the road. Unfortunately, driver negligence poses a serious threat to everyone who chooses to walk. When a pedestrian and car collide, the car usually wins. People choose to walk for all sorts of reasons….
The last thing you ever want to worry about when you are out on foot, whether walking through a parking lot or down the sidewalk, is that you will be struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in and around the Boston area. We have plenty of traffic, but there are times…
There are plenty of risks in and around the roadways of our area. Careless and negligent drivers pose dangers to everybody around them, including pedestrians. A recent accident in nearby Plainville shows us just how much danger pedestrians face each day, even if they are inside buildings. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our Boston…
Getting into an accident is incredibly scary in the aftermath can be confusing. This is certainly the case when it comes to hit and run accidents. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our pedestrian accident attorneys in Boston, MA want to discuss a recent hit and run that happened near the intersection of Broadway and…
You should never have to worry about whether or not you will be safe when you are in an area designated for pedestrians. Unfortunately, there are times when the careless actions of other drivers, or even government agencies, can lead to serious pedestrian accident cases. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our experienced Boston pedestrian…
Picture this: A person is walking down the sidewalk, enjoying a warm Spring day when out of nowhere a drunk driver hops the curb and strikes them over from behind. The pedestrian flies through the air, lands on his feet, and finds himself to be completely unharmed. A miracle occurred, as most people would have…
Massachusetts Distracted Driving Cases It was just a few minutes past two o’clock on an autumn afternoon in Massachusetts. Joseph Pagliarulo, 67, was driving his Chevrolet pickup north on Route 97. He was not texting, talking on the phone, or intoxicated. But he wasn’t paying enough attention – and suddenly he struck a 74-year-old woman…