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 Accidents
Explaining a motor vehicle accident to your children
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...
Proving that negligence was the cause of a car accident
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...
Safety tips for drivers heading out on winter roads
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...
The ongoing effort of overcoming anxiety after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident in Massachusetts can present victims with many trying challenges that can range in difficulty depending on the severity of the accident they were involved in. While some may be significantly injured from a physical standpoint, others...
Look out for aggressive drivers on the road
It is not unusual for drivers to get angry while navigating the roadways. In fact, at least 80% of drivers in the United States confess that they have lost their temper while behind the wheel at least once within the past year. While a little anger may be natural for...
Study: Voice-activated devices can be distracting
New technology has made it possible for drivers to operate certain functions in their vehicles by simply speaking commands. Voice-activated technology is designed to minimize manual and visual distractions by allowing drivers to perform certain tasks, such as changing...
Are hands-free cellphones safe to use while driving?
Although it is still legal for you to talk and text on a hand-hand cellphone while driving in Massachusetts, these acts are prohibited in many other states. At least 20 states in the nation have banned drivers from using hand-held devices because they contribute to...
Teen drivers and motor vehicle accidents
When teens in Massachusetts pass their road tests, they are very excited about the independence a driver’s license imparts to them. However, with that privilege also comes an enormous amount of responsibility. It is important that parents or guardians of young...
Fireworks and traffic accidents
Over Memorial Day weekend, some people celebrated the holiday by getting together with family members, barbecuing and lighting off fireworks. Firework usage across the country will increase in the coming weeks as many people celebrate the Fourth of July. Fireworks,...
