As the summer comes to its unofficial close this Labor Day weekend, vacationers and residents in Cape Cod will likely be enjoying the last few barbecues and outdoor parties of the season. The Massachusetts State Police are aware of the celebrations and are working to ensure that the state roads are safe and free from…
Continue reading ›In the summer months, people take advantage of the warm weather by riding bikes instead of driving. But it is important for bicycle riders to follow the rules of the road as well as other safety measures. According to news reports, a Wellfleet teenager was riding his bicycle in a busy section of Route 6…
Continue reading ›A recent crash on the Sagamore Bridge, the road into and out of Cape Cod, involved two SUVs and one driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to reports, the impaired driver crashed head-on into another SUV, sending five people to area hospitals. Car accidents can cause severe injuries to…
Continue reading ›According to a recent article in the Cape Cod Times, Harwich police attempted to pull over the driver of an SUV for driving recklessly along Route 28 heading west. The driver refused to stop and continued driving before striking and killing a 62-year-old Orleans man who was waiting at a bus stop. The destruction continued…
Continue reading ›On July 4th, as many people celebrated the birth of the nation, a man was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Sagamore Bridge, the gateway to Cape Cod. Injured victims of car accidents involving negligent drivers are entitled to receive compensation for their injuries and losses. Additionally, if someone tragically dies in a car…
Continue reading ›Car accidents are a fairly common occurrence in Cape Cod and throughout Massachusetts. It is one of the main reasons most drivers carry some form of vehicle insurance, to protect themselves from assorted claims. People who are injured in accidents that are caused by the negligence of another driver, are entitled to compensation for their…
Continue reading ›Distracted driving is becoming a widespread phenomenon across the country. According to a recent news article, distracted driving is the cause of more than 3,000 fatalities in the United States each year. The problem has gained national attention as many states have taken notice of these troubling statistics and enacted safer driving laws. For people…
Continue reading ›Car accidents in Cape Cod occur as a result of many different potential factors: distracted driving, speeding, failing to obey other traffic safety laws, and one of the most deadly — driving under the influence of alcohol. Victims of any of these kinds of accidents are usually entitled to compensation for injuries sustained. If you…
Continue reading ›Teenage drivers and alcohol is often a recipe for disaster. Yet another serious DUI related car accident occurred recently in Worcester. Of the four females in one car, one was hurt critically and another seriously. The 17-year-old Massachusetts driver was not seriously hurt, and a front seat passenger escaped injury. The driver of the other…
Continue reading ›Despite the efforts of law enforcement personnel, drunk driving continues to be a problem on Cape Cod and throughout Massachusetts. A recent car accident in Wellfleet resulted in injuries for one driver and criminal charges for the other. The collision occurred shortly after 9:15 p.m., where Route 6 intersects with Main Street. Both drivers are…
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