Despite advancements in automotive technology and attempts to emphasize road safety, auto crashes with injuries and fatalities are still a problem in Massachusetts and nationwide. To make the roads safer, there have been recent changes to state traffic laws. The new...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Address these three things when dealing with a multi-car wreck
Many car accident cases are straightforward. They involve two vehicles with one of them clearly violating the law and being solely responsible for the wreck. In other instances, though, multiple cars are involved in a crash, with everyone pointing fingers at each...
Risky driving behavior increases in Massachusetts
After three years of consistent decline, risky driving behavior is again on the rise in the Northeast and across the country. Drivers are also engaging in driving behavior they admit is dangerous. Risky behaviors Crashes are the leading cause of death in this country...
A recent fatal wreck warns of accident dangers
New England falls and winters have a reputation for their picturesque beauty. When out on the trails, you can truly take in the sight of the changing leaves and snowfall. But, if you have somewhere to go, whether it be work, home, errands or vacation, the beauty of...
Severe accident highlights the worst outcomes for riders
The beauty of the North Shore is appreciable on a motorcycle, as are the winding roads and forests of the Merrimack Valley. We share the roads of Massachusetts, but do we share them fairly? A recent horrific accident in Newburyport shows how especially unfair and...
Insurers look for reasons to deny claims
Car accidents take us by surprise. However, the one thing that all drivers expect after an accident is that their insurance company will have their back. Unfortunately, there are ways that we may invalidate or void our own car insurance policies, or at least, things...
What should happen after a car crash?
There are at least 6 million vehicle crashes each year in this country. It is important to have an idea on what to do because of the fear, confusion and trauma that may accompany these accidents. Safety first Addressing safety at the accident scene is your first...
How can motorists safely share the road with bicyclists?
Bicycling is a popular activity that has seen a boom over the past few years. And although cities are constructing more bike lanes and trails, motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists are on the rise. Fortunately, there are ways motorists can safely share the road...
Does Massachusetts have the worst drivers?
The running joke throughout New England is that the worst drivers are in Boston, period. We will argue against anyone claiming Los Angeles, New York or Washington, D.C., have the worst drivers. Indeed, just a quick look online shows thousands of videos of bad Boston...
Massachusetts has a worrisome increase in fatal auto accidents
Road safety is challenge that is impacting many lives in Massachusetts and across the United States. Much of that is related to a spike in drivers speeding, behaving recklessly, driving while distracted, driving drunk and committing other violations. Statistics are...