Robert H. Astor Personal Injury Law Blog

Visibility is the most significant problem that bikers face. Bicycles are slender and much smaller than other vehicles on the road, which makes them harder to see. Furthermore, an individual’s ability to see colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision decreases in the dark. When visibility is hampered even further by night, bikers need to take extra precautions to avoid Springfield bike accidents.... Read More

They’re called “accidents” for a reason, right?  All too often car accidents  are caused by driver error and could have been avoided.  A car accident can occur in a variety of situations.  Some factors are beyond our control, such as inclement weather, medical emergencies, or bumper to bumper traffic.... Read More

Car accidents in Springfield are very common.   What’s also common is what people say after they have been involved in an accident.  Most insist they are a “safe driver,” and were “just distracted for a minute,” or “didn’t see that until it was on top of me.”  Being alert while driving your car can... Read More

As Springfield accident lawyers, we see a lot of cases involving injured bicyclists in and around the Springfield, Massachusetts area, including Northampton and Amherst.  Much like motorcycle accidents, bicyclists that are injured in accidents with motor vehicles are unprotected from the road, the elements, and the force of impact.  The odds are high that a motorcycle, bike, or pedestrian accident will result in... Read More

At our Springfield personal injury law firm, we meet a lot of people who unfortunately have been injured in auto accidents.  The easiest way to prevent injury is to prevent an accident.  However, accidents can and will happen, so it’s best to take safety measures before operating a vehicle or being a passenger.... Read More

As a Springfield auto accident attorney, I see clients with numerous injuries.  In a car accident, any part of the body can be injured.  Injuries vary from minor, such as cuts and bruises, to very severe, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury.  Injuries to the neck, back, and head are the most common.   Broken bones, inte... Read More