John J. Sheehan Personal Injury Law Blog

How Does the Weather Factor into Car Accidents?

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Based on averages from 1995 to 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) estimates that 24 percent of the yearly U.S. vehicle crashes are weather-related.  By weather-related, the FHA means crashes involving rain, sleet, snow, fog, and wet, snowy, or icy pavement. ... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Car Crashes and High Gasoline Prices

Thursday, October 6, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Suffolk County saw a 28 percent decrease in fatalities from 2008 to 2009. Could skyrocketing gas prices be reducing fatalities from Boston car accidents ?... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Sharing the Road - Can Big Trucks and Cars Coexist?

Monday, September 26, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Weighing up to 80,000 pounds with the potential to stretch several car lengths, the high profile of trucks dominates the roadway. In Massachusetts alone, there were 21 large trucks involved in fatal accidents in 2008.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Injured in a Rental Car?

Monday, August 1, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

On business or vacation, renting a car is fairly standard. But understanding the business of rental cars is important if you are involved in an automobile accident in Boston. What do you do?... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Hybrid auto-accidents

Thursday, July 28, 2011 by John J. Sheehan

Untried innovation can lead to personal injury. Boston auto accident attorneys have seen an upswing in cases involving injury to bicyclists and pedestrians from hybrid electric vehicles. In a 2009 report, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the quiet nature of hybrid vehicles could be inherently dangerous.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents
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