The steps you take after a motor vehicle accident may help or hurt your legal case. How should you document the scene to build your legal claim? AARP explains what information to gather after a car collision and how to document the scene. Learn how to paint a picture...
Are SUVs making the roads more dangerous?
Sports utility vehicles, otherwise known as SUVs, have enjoyed great popularity in America in recent years. The trend does not seem to be slowing down or dying out much as time goes on, either, with many drivers continuing to prefer them. However, while SUVs offer...
Do helmets really help motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists often face a much higher rate of potential injury than anyone else on the road due to the lack of cover their vehicle provides. They must use helmets and other protective gear to help make up the difference. But how much do helmets actually help in the...
Was your skull fractured in that crash?
When dealing with a car crash, you are also likely to deal with a high possibility of head injury. Most times, the focus goes to impact injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussive damages. But skull fractures pose as another, lesser-known issue that can...
How does inattentional blindness harm drivers?
Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon that occurs naturally in your daily life. It serves as a means to help you focus on specific topics, allowing you to disengage from your ability to pick up peripheral and distracting information. But this only works well in...
How to properly report a motor vehicle crash
When you take driver's training, you learn many things about how to navigate the roadways. This information keeps you and others safe as you drive on Massachusetts roads and elsewhere. Driving, though, requires a lot of knowledge and some information falls by the...
Tips to avoid rush-hour accidents
As many workplaces return to business as usual, traffic during rush hour has increased throughout Massachusetts. Drivers may be at risk for accidents as they acclimate to the higher volume of cars, trucks and motorcycles on the state's roads. Review these rush-hour...
What should you when someone lies on the accident report?
Getting into a serious car accident in Massachusetts can leave you facing an onslaught of challenges including physical injuries. Finding out that the other party has falsified information on the police report can make things worse. Knowing how to react when you have...
Nighttime driving: What you should know
While you may be familiar with navigating the West Virginia roadways after the sun has set, you may be unaware of the dangers that come from driving at night. Not only does the lack of sunlight lead to vision difficulties, but the increased number of drowsy, drunk and...
Can you sue outside the limits of the no-fault system in MA?
If you sustain injuries in a car accident in Massachusetts, you may wonder if you can sue the other driver for damages. Unfortunately, in most instances, the answer is no, as Massachusetts is a no-fault state. As a no-fault state, Massachusetts law requires you to...
