One of the few things almost as serious as the injuries you suffer in a car accident are the bills that immediately follow. Getting medical care after a wreck is one of the most important steps to take, but that often means you’re footing the bill while you wait for a...
Year: 2019
3 helpful tips to prevent distracted driving
Safety should be your top priority when you get behind the wheel of a car. It may not always seem like it, but there are various pitfalls on the road that could endanger your life. Reckless drivers, inclement weather conditions, vehicle malfunctions and road hazards...
What really causes winter slip and fall accidents?
With winter just around the corner, so loom slip and fall accidents. Whether you’re a property owner, resident or a customer, there are steps you can take to help prevent these injuries. What contributes to accidents? When people fall, especially outdoors, it can have...
Massachusetts motorcycle laws are stricter than most
Massachusetts has some of the strictest motorcycle safety laws in the country. However, having laws in place only helps to limit the risks associated with riding a motorcycle. In Massachusetts, the number of motorcyclists involved in fatal accidents accounted for 15...
Compensation can still come after you rear-end another driver
You were driving home on the Pike when someone appeared out of nowhere. They slammed on their brakes, and you didn’t have time to react. The accident is bad, and your injuries are worse, but just because you rear-ended them doesn’t mean it’s all your fault. Human...
Tips for filing an insurance claim after a crash
Car wrecks can be stressful. While the incident can put motorists in a state of shock, they still have a lot they need to take care of after the collision. One of the most important things motorists need to do is contact their insurance company. Even if the damage is...
Study: Child pedestrian crash rates continue decline
It is a nightmare and profound tragedy every time a child loses his or her life in a motor vehicle crash. But Reuters reports that there is good news revealed in the crash data: rates of crash fatalities involving kids on foot or on bicycles continue to decline....
5 delayed but potentially serious injuries after a car crash
Americans spend more than 1 million days in the hospital each year due to car crash injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says crash injuries for one year alone can cause $18 billion in lifetime medical costs, 75% of those costs occurring in...
3 Steps you should take after a dog bites your child
Dog bites are serious injuries that can leave both physical and psychological marks on a child. In fact, children are more likely to be the victim of a dog bite because they can’t recognize a dog’s body language as well as adults can. Statistics show that dog bite...
4 Common causes of semi-truck accidents
Companies across the country depend upon semi-trucks to deliver goods and merchandise. But sharing the road with these enormous vehicles can be intimidating. In 2017, the reported number of truck-related accidents approximated 450,000. Of those reported incidents, 23%...