Summer is quickly approaching and for many Americans that means it’s time to plan and prepare for a family road trip. Whether you plan on crossing several states or staying more local, it is important to prepare your vehicle for the journey. Even if you choose to take your car to a trusted auto shop for an inspection, it can be helpful to know the basics of car maintenance to prevent Boston auto accidents.
The following tips will help ensure that your vehicle is ready to hit the road:
Tires – During the summer, your tires should be inflated near the maximum limit. Make sure you have a spare tire in case of a tire blowout. Never over-inflate your tires.
Fluids – Every vehicle runs on a number of fluids in order to function properly. Be sure to inspect your car’s transmission, gas tank, brakes, radiator, and power steering for adequate levels of the appropriate fluid.
Brakes – If the brakes squeak or stepping on the pedal feels soft, take your car to a professional as soon as possible.
Belts and Hoses – Aged or weathered belts or hoses can crack and leak fluid. Make sure each belt and hose is properly secured and free of damage.
Lights – Bright and clear headlights and blinkers will help you see and react to road conditions and other vehicles on the road. Dim or flickering lights can be hazardous.
Protect yourself and your family this summer by ensuring that your vehicle is in top shape. If you or someone you love has been injured in a vehicle accident in Massachusetts as a result of another person’s reckless actions, please contact a personal injury lawyer at the Kiley Law Group. Call (888) 208-1695 for a free consultation.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Report a Haverhill Pothole, Win $25 Gift Card
Haverhill mayor, James Fiorentini, is calling on local residents to report potholes so they can be fixed quickly by Haverhill’s Public Works Department, the Eagle Tribune reports. The town’s streets and roadways are riddled with potholes which pose danger of causing auto accidents.
As a way to encourage residents to report bumps and holes on the road, the mayor is launching a pothole contest, in which all Haverhill residents who report a pothole on a city street in Haverhill will automatically be entered into a drawing where three lucky winners will receive a $25 gift card each. The gift cards are donated to the contest by local businesses.
The contest ends May 10.
The goal, according to the mayor, is to fill all reported potholes within two business days.
To report a pothole, send email to pothole@cityofhaverhill.com or call 978-374-2364.
This news is brought to you by the Boston car accident injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group, LLC. Our attorneys have been fighting for the rights of auto accident victims for over 30 years. If you have recently been injured in an accident, call the toll-free number 888-208-1695 to schedule your FREE consultation with one of our attorneys today.
As a way to encourage residents to report bumps and holes on the road, the mayor is launching a pothole contest, in which all Haverhill residents who report a pothole on a city street in Haverhill will automatically be entered into a drawing where three lucky winners will receive a $25 gift card each. The gift cards are donated to the contest by local businesses.
The contest ends May 10.
The goal, according to the mayor, is to fill all reported potholes within two business days.
To report a pothole, send email to pothole@cityofhaverhill.com or call 978-374-2364.
This news is brought to you by the Boston car accident injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group, LLC. Our attorneys have been fighting for the rights of auto accident victims for over 30 years. If you have recently been injured in an accident, call the toll-free number 888-208-1695 to schedule your FREE consultation with one of our attorneys today.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Make the Pledge to Avoid Distractions while Driving for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and an opportune time to recognize the dangers of distracted driving as well as the simple steps you can take to prevent it.
Whenever you get behind the wheel, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of other people on the road around you. A driver may be comfortable doing other things while driving, like talking on the phone, texting, eating, drinking, or other tasks, but it takes the driver’s attention off the road. All it takes is one second of inattention to cause a fatal distracted driving accident. Looking down at a phone or even GPS navigation can make a driver miss a green light turning to yellow and red. If there is pedestrian is in the crosswalk when that driver runs the red light or applies his or her brakes too late, it may result in a tragic accident.
What You Can Do
Any task that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off of driving is a distraction and can potentially lead to causing injury or death to someone’s child, parent, spouse, sibling, or best friend. It is important to recognize these as distractions and not do them. This will not only help you drive more safely, but you will then be in a position to avoid dangerous situations that may be caused by other drivers.
For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Kiley Law Group urges drivers to help keep themselves and others safe by pledging to:
1. Never text and drive;
2. Never talk on a cell phone while driving;
3. Never eat while driving, especially when involving a full meal;
4. Never turn around to have conversations with passengers;
5. Secure children and/or pets when in the car;
6. Never drive while fatigued or drowsy;
7. Never surf the Internet while driving; and
8. Never read or watch video while driving.
If there is an emergency, pull over before making or taking any phone calls or texts. Cell phones haven’t always been around. For the convenience of being able to get personal news wherever a driver is (if he or she has a cell phone), he or she can take the first highway exit or pull over and park before handling the situation.
Whenever you get behind the wheel, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of other people on the road around you. A driver may be comfortable doing other things while driving, like talking on the phone, texting, eating, drinking, or other tasks, but it takes the driver’s attention off the road. All it takes is one second of inattention to cause a fatal distracted driving accident. Looking down at a phone or even GPS navigation can make a driver miss a green light turning to yellow and red. If there is pedestrian is in the crosswalk when that driver runs the red light or applies his or her brakes too late, it may result in a tragic accident.
What You Can Do
Any task that takes a driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off of driving is a distraction and can potentially lead to causing injury or death to someone’s child, parent, spouse, sibling, or best friend. It is important to recognize these as distractions and not do them. This will not only help you drive more safely, but you will then be in a position to avoid dangerous situations that may be caused by other drivers.
For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Kiley Law Group urges drivers to help keep themselves and others safe by pledging to:
1. Never text and drive;
2. Never talk on a cell phone while driving;
3. Never eat while driving, especially when involving a full meal;
4. Never turn around to have conversations with passengers;
5. Secure children and/or pets when in the car;
6. Never drive while fatigued or drowsy;
7. Never surf the Internet while driving; and
8. Never read or watch video while driving.
If there is an emergency, pull over before making or taking any phone calls or texts. Cell phones haven’t always been around. For the convenience of being able to get personal news wherever a driver is (if he or she has a cell phone), he or she can take the first highway exit or pull over and park before handling the situation.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Wrong Way Crashes Mostly Caused by Drunk or Senior Drivers
A recent study conducted by the National
Transportation Safety Board looked at more than 1,500 auto accidents between
2004 and 2009, and nine other wrong-way accidents that the NTSB directly
investigated. The results showed that a majority of the crashes (59%) involved
drivers with blood alcohol levels (BAC) of more than twice the legal limit of
0.08. In 10% of the crashes, drivers had BAC levels between 0.08 and 0.014.
Since alcohol intoxication plays such a major role in causing wrong way driving, reducing drunken driving is a big step in reducing the number of wrong-way crashes. Until stricter laws on drunken driving and repeat drunken-driving arrests are the norm in all states, individual drivers need to exercise more caution when it comes to driving before driving.
Age Matters in Wrong Way Accidents
Age is also a factor in wrong-way
driving. Older drivers appear to be a part of the problem, researchers said.
Drivers over 70 were overrepresented in the accidents. Senior operators driving
the wrong way caused 15% of the accidents studied, compared to 3% of the
right-way drivers they collided with.
Wrong way accidents involving high
speeds, like those occurring on interstates, expressways, and other high-speed
highways are especially deadly. Roughly 80% of the accidents studied involved
head-on crashes in which the vehicles closed on each other very rapidly.
According to the NTSB, wrong way driving
usually occurs when drivers enter an exit ramp in the wrong direction, make a
U-turn on the highway, or use an emergency turnaround through a median. Most
wrong-way collisions happen in the fast lane of the highway.
Preventing Wrong Way Collisions
Since alcohol intoxication plays such a major role in causing wrong way driving, reducing drunken driving is a big step in reducing the number of wrong-way crashes. Until stricter laws on drunken driving and repeat drunken-driving arrests are the norm in all states, individual drivers need to exercise more caution when it comes to driving before driving.
If an intoxicated driver has caused an
auto accident that resulted in injuries to you or a family member, you may have
the right to sue the driver for personal injuries.
To find out about your legal options
after a Massachusetts car accident, contact one of our Boston
personal injury lawyers at (888) 208-1695.
Attorney Tom Kiley has over 30 years of experience fighting for the rights of
injured victims. Call the toll-free number (888) 208-1695 to schedule your FREE consultation
with attorney Kiley today.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Chelmsford Man Pinned Under Vehicle
An unidentified Chelmsford man has died after being pinned
underneath a vehicle that he had been working on in a Westford shopping plaza
this past Tuesday evening.
The Lowell Sun reported
that the 52-year-old man was on the ground fixing the vehicle in the plaza
located at 160 Littleton Road around 8:00 p.m. that night when the vehicle fell
on top of him, pinning him underneath.
Emergency responders to the scene pulled the man out from
underneath the car and attempted to revive him while waiting for the ambulance. The man was pronounced dead at an area
hospital after being transported there.
When to Contact a
Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been seriously injured in a motor
vehicle accident in Massachusetts because of someone else’s recklessness or
negligent driving, before you sign
any forms, talk to the at-fault party’s insurance company or hire a lawyer, get
this free Massachusetts car
accidents book to learn how to avoid
making the 7 mistakes after an accident.
For a completely free evaluation of your
accident case, contact the knowledgeable personal injury attorneys with Kiley
Law Group at (888) 208-1695.
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