Sponsoring Samm This past August, Spada Law Group was honored to sponsor Sammy’s Ride for 2021. This event paid tribute to one of the pioneers of modern motorcycling women, Samantha “Storm” Morgan. She was famously known for her trick riding that included conquering the “Wall of Death.” She’s also the holder of three land speed records and was inducted into the Sturgis Museum Motorcycle Hall of Fame. This was the fifth annual Sammy’s Ride and one of the best ones yet. It included an hourlong scenic ride through the North Shore of Massachusetts, and we could not have asked for better weather. Live classic rock from Down Cellah also helped create a truly
Avoiding Red Light Collisions Tips to Stay Safe
There is never a safe time to run a red light. Even if there’s nobody on the road and it’s the middle of a sunny day, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Mistakes do happen, though. Whether it’s a quick yellow or you accidentally followed the car in front of you through a red light, there are things you can do to prevent a collision. Keep your phone away. This one is one we’ve all heard before, but it must be repeated: Stay off of your phone. In 2019, 846 people were killed in crashes that involved running a red light. That number has grown year after year, and it’s not surprising with distracted driving becoming more prevalent than ever. If you are on your phone while everyone during their childhood when they were first learning to cross the streets. This does not change once you have your license. Even if your light is green, you need to be watchful for other cars that may run the light. Always wait before heading into the intersection in case another car did not see their light change or was trying to run a yellow light. Though you may be in the right in the eyes of the law, it’s not worth risking an injury or your life. Don’t be a follower. When you are second in line at a red light and waiting for the light to turn green, pay attention to the lights, not just the car in front of you. We have handled cases where someone who was second in line at a red light simply followed the car in front of them, assuming that obviously the light must have changed from red to green. Well they were wrong! The car in front of them for some unknown reason, whether by mistake or impatience, went through the red light. The second car followed and got T-boned by a car who had just missed the red-light runner. So, when a car in front of you begins to enter an intersection, make sure you see that the light has changed to green. you’re driving, you are distracted from driving. Focus on your driving; your life depends on it. Check bothways. This is something that was taught to nearly Accidents do happen. If you’ve been involved in an accident, we want to help you. Call or text our office at 617.889.5000 and we can answer any questions you may have.
memorable atmosphere. It was more or less an all-day affair, but the day felt like it flew by in a couple of hours. The main goal of the event was to raise money to help injured riders throughout the state. As sponsors, we wanted to go the
Review of the Month
“I suffered a severe injury in a bicycling accident when I crashed into another cyclist who was going the wrong way on a major road. I required surgery, and while I am grateful I recovered over time, this accident severely impacted my ability to work for several months. My wife is an attorney and she recommended I reach out to Spada Law Group. Attorney Spada and his group worked with me to reach a settlement through mediation that more than covered my medical expenses and lost wages. We were able to come to a prompt settlement through mediation which avoided a time consuming trial. Everyone in the office was courteous and professional. They kept me up to date about how my case was proceeding at regular intervals. I was very pleased with the process and the outcome.” –Sohail Husain
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