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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Your personality may change after a head injury
Even though the brain is one of the more important organs in the human body, head injuries can be easy to ignore. Still, according to the Brain Trauma Foundation, brain injuries kill roughly 50,000 Americans every single year. For another 80,000 individuals, injuries...
Massachusetts State Police Trooper charged in fatal accident
The roads throughout our state and New England, generally, are some of the most congested in the U.S. Of course, this means that we also have some of the most dangerous roadways. Though, we do not to expect to have to be wary of our own Massachusetts State Police...
MSJC rules insurers must pay for loss of value
When one is involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are so many issues that pop up. Whether it is medical bills, repair costs, lost works, etc., the problems seem never ending. But, one aspect that many forget is that when a vehicle is involved in an accident, it...
The deadly consequences of distracted driving
The suffering that victims and their families must endure after a serious traffic accident is life-altering. When the accident was the result of the actions of a distracted or impaired driver, the senselessness of an avoidable tragedy can make their pain even worse....
Multi-vehicle car accident injures state police major
The roadways in our area are congested, contentious and dangerous. It may be one of the few things that New Englanders can agree. But, what many of us may not realize is that they are dangerous for every driver, even the police. The police involved multi-vehicle car...
Will all of my injuries from a car accident show up right away?
Experiencing an auto accident can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. Suddenly, you go from traveling down the road to facing thousands of dollars in medical bills and car repairs. Often, the problems you need to solve all seem immediate, leaving little room...