Massachusetts Truck Accident Attorney
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From 2005 to 2006, fatalities in Massachusetts traffic accidents decreased by 2% from 441 to 430 fatalities. The leading cause of fatal traffic accidents was negligent driving practices, primarily through speeding and failing to yield and obey traffic signals.
The highest percentage of fatal >traffic accidents in Massachusetts, surprisingly, occurred between a motor vehicle and a fixed object, such as a car colliding with a telephone pole, at a 40% rate. A relatively low rate, in comparison with other states, of 33% of fatal collisions involved at least one motor vehicle colliding with another.
Of those killed in traffic accidents in Massachusetts, 66% were drivers, 17% were and 15% of individuals killed were simply pedestrians.Additional statistics include that 55% of those killed in Massachusetts accidents were less than 45 years old, and the number of people killed in alcohol-related accidents totaled 174 people or 40 percent. The month with the most fatal accidents was December, and the highest percentage of fatal accidents in Massachusetts occurred on Fridays, with Sundays following closely behind.
Massachusetts Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)
Massachusetts saw a reported 1,164 large truck accidents in 2006. Of those truck accidents, 33 were fatal accidents and 1,131 were non-fatal accidents. Of said fatal accidents, 34 people were killed; of the 1,131 non-fatal accidents, 840 accidents caused injuries and 1,163 people were injured. Most of these large truck accidents occurred on interstate highways.
Massachusetts Bus Accident Statistics (2006)
There were a total of 248 bus accidents in Massachusetts in 2006. Of these accidents, two were fatal and 246 were non-fatal accidents, 172 of which caused injuries. In sum, Massachusetts bus accidents in 2006 killed two people and caused 423 injuries.
Massachusetts Truck Accident Lawyers
Large truck accidents kill thousands of people every year, and the numbers are on the rise across America. It is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes, which is why the federal government created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Such regulations are a mandated set of rules that truck drivers and companies must comply with when operating trucks between states.
The FMCSR are generally followed, however some regulations may be overlooked or disregarded, and accidents often result from such carelessness. An experienced personal injury lawyer, who is familiar with truck crashes and resulting lawsuits, will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed by the trucker and trucking company involved in the accident. Furthermore, a Massachusetts trucking accident lawyer will have the resources and ability to get important records from the truck company and truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules to determine liability. Please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.
Massachusetts Interstates & Highways
Several Interstate and State highways are located throughout Massachusetts. The major interstate highways located in Massachusetts are:
I-84 (east/ west)
I-90 (east/ west)
I-91 (north/ south)
I-93 (north/ south)
I-95 (northeast/ southwest)
I-195 (east/ west)
I-291 (northeast/ southwest)
I-395 (north/ south)
I-495 (north, forming an arc and turning a loop)
Other commonly used routes include, U.S. Routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 20, 24 and 128.
Massachusetts Facts
Massachusetts became the 6th state in 1788. The state is located in the northeastern/ New England region of the United States, bordering Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. The state is the 7th smallest in area, covering less than 11,000 square miles, yet it is the 14th most populated state with almost 6.5 million residents. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the state’s largest city.
Massachusetts Transportation
In addition to the numerous highways and interstates that serve Massachusetts, the state also offers several other means of transportation for travelers.
Massachusetts has one major commercial airport, Logan International, as well as smaller general aviation airports. The state also provides public transportation with subway, bus and ferry systems, in addition to having fifteen additional regional transit authorities, which also provide railway travel.
Massachusetts Cities
The largest cities in Massachusetts are:
Agawam • Amesbury • Attleboro • Barnstable • Beverly • Boston • Brockton • Cambridge • Chelsea • Chicopee • Easthampton • Everett • Fall River • Fitchburg • Franklin • Gardner • Gloucester • Greenfield • Haverhill • Holyoke • Lawrence • Leominster • Lowell • Lynn • Malden • Marlborough • Medford • Melrose • Methuen • New Bedford • Newburyport • Newton • North Adams • Northampton • Peabody • Pittsfield • Quincy • Revere • Salem • Somerville • Southbridge • Springfield • Taunton • Waltham • Watertown • Westfield • West Springfield • Weymouth • Woburn • Worcester
Massachusetts Counties
Barnstable • Berkshire • Bristol • Dukes • Essex • Franklin • Hampden • Hampshire • Middlesex • Nantucket • Norfolk • Plymouth • Suffolk • Worcester
Massachusetts Highway Department Information
Main
Massachusetts Highway Department
10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 973-7800
District 1
Peter Niles, P.E., District Highway Director
270 Main St.
Lenox, MA 01240
Phone: (413)-637-5700
Fax: (413)-637-0309
District 2
Albert Stegemann, P.E., District Highway Director
811 North King St. Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 582-0599
Fax: (413) 582-0596
District 3
Thomas Waruzila, District Highway Director
403 Belmont St. Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 929-3800
Fax: (508) 799-9763
District 4
Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., District Highway Director
519 Appleton St.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781) 641-8300
Fax: (781) 646-5115
District 5
Bernard McCourt, District Highway Director
1000 County St.
Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: (508) 824-6633
Fax: (508) 880-6102
Important Phone Numbers
For up to date road and traffic conditions, call #511
If you are involved in a Massachusetts truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled truck accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance provider. Trucking companies often destroy documents that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced Massachusetts trucking accident lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents and make sure you are aggressively represented.
Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, truck accident attorney John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call him personally and he will immediately alert his truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.
You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.
