The family of a choir minister killed on his way home from church after being struck by a drunk driver recently suffered another blow when the $37 million dram shop verdict against the establishment that served alcohol to that driver was overturned – on a technicality. Boston drunk driving injury…
In the event of a drunk-driving collision, investigators at the scene will likely arrest the suspect, unless he or she needs medical treatment. Depending on the severity of the accident and whether other passengers were injured, the alleged drunk driver will face DUI or more serious charges, including manslaughter or…
Memorial Day means the start to the summer season and kicks off months of barbecues, parties, and visits with family and friends. The national holiday intended to commemorate those who fought for our freedoms also means time off and relaxation. This Memorial Day, whether you are going camping, throwing a…
Drunk drivers pose an ongoing threat to motorists sharing the road. Even the most unsuspecting drivers may be the ones that are over the legal limit. In a recent case, an off-duty Massachusetts state-trooper was involved in an alleged drunk driving accident. His case made headlines after he refused to…
If you haven’t been through the experience, you likely know someone who has–trailing a driver you believe to be drunk. It is natural to be concerned about the safety of the driver, as well as pedestrians, cyclists and others sharing the road. For witnesses, this may result in phoning 911…
Sadly, a number of drunk driving accidents also involve hit and runs because drivers do not want to face up to their misdeeds. A hit and run could result in additional complications, as a victim may not get necessary medical attention immediately after an accident, law enforcement officials are forced…
While marijuana was decriminalized in Massachusetts in 2009 and approved for medicinal purposes last year, driving under the influence of the drug remains just as illegal as driving while drunk, per Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 90-24(1)(a)(1). However, a new report by Addiction-Treatment.com and Fractl analyzed federal data to determine…
One of the greatest challenges police face in getting drunk drivers off the road is finding them. It may be obvious once they’re spotted, but officers can’t be everywhere at once. They often rely on the public to report that a driver is operating recklessly. But until recently, it was…
The Boston Marathon bombing has generated heart wrenching stories about athletes, loved ones, married couples, parents, children and others impacted by the tragedy. In another news story that made fewer headlines leading up to this year’s race, a Boston Marathon runner was killed by a drunk driver only months before…
Drunk driving accidents can occur in a car collision, but they also can leave helpless victims on the side of a freeway, in pedestrian and bike crashes, or in a recent case, when a drunk driver slammed through the wall of an apartment structure and killed a 16-year-old girl. This…