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According to statistics from the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Security, over 100,000 traffic accidents occur in the state every year. In 2003, traffic collisions resulted in 306 deaths and over 4,000 injuries in the state of Massachusetts. Those statistics make it clear that car accidents are responsible for many unnecessary deaths and injuries in the Bay State.
Drunken or Impaired driving is a top three leading cause of fatal traffic accidents in the U.S. and Massachusetts. There are so many reasons impaired drivers are dangerous and cause devastating crashes and often deadly accidents. Drunken or drugged drivers have impaired vision, lack hand-eye-coordination and take risks sobers drivers would never take. A person who gets behind after drinking, taking drugs or getting high is negligent if they cause an accident and should be held accountable for their actions.
Texting and driving is a growing problem in Massachusetts and the U.S. overall. In Massachusetts, it is a traffic violation to write, send, or read a text while driving. It is also unlawful to browse the internet while driving. Any driver who causes an accident because they were texting is liable for an injuries or deaths they cause.
Speed also contributes to a large number of fatal and injurious crashes. Drivers are often overconfident, so they don’t think they need to obey speed limits. Ignoring a posted speed limit can have deadly consequences especially under the wrong circumstances such as wet or icy roads.
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