Regulation of our roads and highways is a huge job, requiring coordination and dedicated action at the state and federal levels. When traffic safety doesn’t improve, the problem is not a lack of ideas. Instead, it is often a lack of political will to make changes....

After a car accident, drivers may suffer extensive injuries, property damage and emotional turmoil. Massachusetts is a no-fault state. No-fault insurance structures are systems where a driver’s car insurance pays for his or her damages. This includes out-of-pocket...

In the past couple of decades, sport utility vehicles have continued to grow in popularity among American consumers. While SUVs may provide many functional benefits to owners, they may also pose significant threats to pedestrians. U.S. sees 60% jump in pedestrian...

Massachusetts drivers like may suffer from traumatic injuries after an accident. Of the injuries drivers face, injuries to the head, neck and back are most common. Of head injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen often. TBIs affect individuals in vastly...

Auto accidents are quite prevalent with too many of them leading to fatalities. Automakers work hard and continue to develop ways to make their vehicles safer, but for now, there is always some risk. Business Insider explains that research shows there is one spot in a...

Everyone knows that alcohol reduces a driver’s coordination and reaction time. When a person drives above the legal blood alcohol concentration or BAC, said person faces DUI charges. When involved in an accident that harms another person, he or she is also liable for...

Have you been in an automobile accident in the last year, or know someone who has? With approximately 5 million licensed drivers in Massachusetts, accidents are bound to happen. Many incidents are minor but serious crashes do occur. When you are in an auto wreck, you...

Motor vehicle crashes are tough for a lot of reasons. They often bring high levels of physical pain and generate a lot of uncertainty, especially in terms of one's career, health or financial future. Unfortunately, the impact of an accident is often especially tough...

Understanding how negligence applies to car accidents could help Massachusetts drivers avoid accidents. It could also be useful to individuals who have been the victim of an accident and want to show that the other driver was guilty of negligence.In order for...

In Massachusetts, as in many other states, winter poses a specific challenge to drivers. The rain and snow can make roads wet and icy, which makes it hard for tires to maintain contact with the ground. It's not unusual for cars to spin out of control or rear-end...