Car Accident Lawyer & Auto Accident Statistics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts, the Bay State, has long held an important place in the cultural, political, economic history of the United States. Massachusetts is also an important transportation hub for the entire New England Region. Interstate 91, Interstate 95, Interstate 93, and Interstate 90 crisscross the state, and recent projects that include the depression of I-93 in central Boston (the so-called  Big Dig ) allow rapid transit from New England to points further south.

Unfortunately, there are hundreds of vehicle accidents on the water, roads, and rails of Massachusetts every year, and many people suffer total and debilitating injuries. There were 476 fatal accidents in Massachusetts in 2004 which contributed to the $6.27 billion the state lost on vehicle accidents that year.

If you or someone you love was injured in a vehicle accident in Massachusetts, you need to contact an attorney immediately. A car accident lawyer and knowledge about auto accident statistics in Massachusetts can be your ticket to justice and a way to secure financial compensation for your injuries. However, statutes of limitations restrict the amount of time that you have to file a lawsuit, so make sure you get the help of an experienced car accident lawyer and auto accident statistics in Massachusetts today.

Massachusetts History and Other Facts:

As one of the original colonies of the United States, Massachusetts came to dominate national politics from the founding of the country to this very day. The rich political history of Massachusetts cannot be understated, for it is the home state of John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Quincy Adams, George Bush, John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, John Kerry, Benjamin Franklin, and Tip O'Neill.

The United States owes its very existence to the Massachusetts patriots of the revolution. Every schoolchild learns of the shots hear around the world at Lexington and Concord; of Paul Revere s midnight ride; of the Boston Tea Party and the battle of Bunker and Breed's Hill. During the Civil War, the Springfield Armory helped arm the men who struggled to reunite a war-torn nation, and the exploits of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment were turned into the popular movie Glory that stared Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington.

Education has long been important to the people of Massachusetts. Some of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the entire world are located in Massachusetts and include Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, Boston University, Emerson College, Smith College, Radcliffe College, Tufts University, Wellesley College, Amherst College, and the Berklee College of Music.

Many citizens of Massachusetts also fervently follow a number of sports teams that make their home in the state. The World Champion Major League Baseball Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics of the NBA, the New England Patriots, and the Boston Bruins are all important parts of the state, and the Boston Marathon attracts thousands of devotees every year.

Accident Stats Massachusetts

Massachusetts Accident Statistics 2005:
  • Total Fatalities: 442
  • Total Alcohol Related Fatalities: 171, 39%
  • Unrestrained Passenger Vehicle Fatalities: 200, 67%
  • Motocyclist Fatalities: 55
  • Speeding Related Fatalities: 146
Top 10 Counties for Total Fatalities/Rates:
  • Middlesex County: 69 fatalities
  • Bristol County: 60 fatalities
  • Wocester County: 58 fatalities
  • Essex County: 46 fatalities
  • Plymouth County: 46 fatalities
  • Hampden County: 43 fatalities
  • Norfolk county: 31 fatalities
  • Suffolk County: 27 fatalities
  • Barnstable County: 24 fatalities
  • Berkshire County: 15 fatalities
Other Massachusetts Statistics:
  • Intersection fatalities: 85
  • Pedestrian fatalities: 76
  • Pedalcyclist fatalities: 5
  • Fatalities in crashed involving large trucks: 24
  • Passenger car fatalities: 197

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