Articles Posted in Bicycle Accidents

E-Scooter Laws Remain in Flux: Here’s What Riders Need to Know Before Their Next Ride
Marcotte Law Firm LLC

E-scooters have become a very real commuter option for Massachusetts residents, especially those who reside in larger metros like Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Lowell (college students, included!). E-scooters are inexpensive, fun, and useful for short trips. Before buying or renting one, it’s important to know some foundational rules for riding, as well as what the…

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Massachusetts bicycle safety called into question after the tragic loss of activist Louisa Gag
Marcotte Law Firm LLC

On July 9, 2026, 36-year-old Louisa Gag, a transportation planner for the City of Boston and longtime bicycle safety advocate, was riding her bike to work at City Hall. While traveling on Tremont Street near Roxbury Crossing, an intersection that cycling advocates for years flagged as dangerous, she was struck and killed by a truck…

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Bicycle Accidents Are On The Rise
Marcotte Law Firm LLC

More and more towns and cities are adapting their streets to be more “bicycle friendly.” Whether through the creation of curbed or painted bicycle lanes or bicycle-only roadways, local governments are encouraging citizens to use bicycles more. The hope is to help alleviate congested roads, reduce car emissions, and simply promote health. Due to the…

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Bicycle Accidents
Marcotte Law Firm LLC

When a vehicle is totaled, our clients are first worried whether everyone is okay. For some, it goes from bad to worse when they realize that they owe more on the car than it’s worth. We often have to explain to our clients that insurance companies are only required to pay what the car is…

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