On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | Blog, Boating Accidents
Under normal circumstances, boating season would be just weeks away here in Massachusetts. It is a good time to reflect on boating safety, and reckless behavior that causes the most boat accidents. Drinking and boating is certainly a major problem on...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | Blog
There may be many scenarios in life in which a single act could prompt a series events with unimaginable results. On the open road, a negligent decision on the part of a driver could prompt chain reaction car accidents that run the risk of endangering the well-being...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog
In the time it takes to locate a contact and make an outbound call, or read a text message, a motor vehicle can travel several hundred feet in virtually any direction. As car accidents involving distracted drivers run a greater risk of having cataclysmic results,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog
If you’ve never heard the term “rubbernecking,” then you might think it’s unusual. However, it’s a simple term that refers to people who turn their heads to look at car crashes or other accidents outside their vehicles. By looking away...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Aug 6, 2019 | Blog
There are many dangerous things that people do behind the wheel, such as looking away from the road to set up a GPS, manipulating the radio or Sirius satellite system, texting someone or merely being absorbed in conversation. Something that is equally dangerous that...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
If you are a parent, your biggest priority will naturally be protecting the safety of your children at all times. If you spend a lot of your time in the car with your children, it’s important that you do everything you can in order to maximize their...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
The average adult requires seven to nine hours of sleep per night. On average, truckers in this country average fewer than five hours of sleep per night. This is causing a serious hazard for people who share the roadways with them.One out of four truckers report that...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog
Texting at the wheel is a known danger. However, the demand to be constantly available to others is often part of your job or your role as a parent or spouse. That can mean trying to walk a fine line between what you know is safe and what you know will keep your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
Imagine driving through Worcester. It’s Monday morning and you have a big week ahead at work. So far, things are starting off right. Traffic is light, you’re running ahead of schedule and you have plenty of time to stop for a coffee before you get to work....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | May 17, 2019 | Blog
With summer looming around the corner, you might be planning your annual summer vacation road trip. When it comes to long distance driving, it is important to plan ahead so that you arrive back home safely and comfortably. For instance, you should take steps to avoid...
