If you get in a motor vehicle accident in the western Boston metro area, you should seek medical care as soon as possible. Professional treatment is essential, even if you feel your injuries are minor or do not require attention. The symptoms of physical damages...
What should I know about road rage?
Even though driver's ed classes focus on defensive driving, the reality is that many drivers are extremely aggressive. In fact, one survey indicated that almost 80% of all drivers experienced aggression or significant anger while driving a car over the last year. This...
Is hands-free talking really safer?
People often assume texting is the most dangerous distracted driving activity, but there are countless hazardous actions that can be performed while behind the wheel. Even though vehicle technology and electronic device designers strive to make drivers safer, the...
Distracted driving citations rise dramatically in Massachusetts
As reported by NBC10 Boston in May, the ticketing rate for distracted driving in Massachusetts significantly increased in the first few months of 2021. The state Department of Transportation attributed the rise to the increase in road traffic and a renewed focus on...
What happens in car accident investigations?
Car accidents happen at an almost unbelievable rate in the U.S. In fact, according to estimates, there are about six million car crashes on U.S. roadways every single year. Of these, 6% result in fatalities, and 27% cause injury. While it is sometimes readily apparent...
Is another driver’s playlist putting you in danger?
Distracted driving, where motorists divert their attention from the driving task, remains a problem in the Bay State and across the country. In fact, more than 26,000 individuals died on U.S. roadways due to distracted driving between 2012 and 2019. To help pass the...
Will self-driving cars reduce distracted driving?
Distracted driving, where drivers do not pay enough attention to the driving task, continues to be a deadly problem on roadways across the country. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving caused 3,142 deaths in 2019....
Checking your phone at a red light is distracted driving
Your cell phone rings or notifies you of a new text message while you are driving. You ignore it because you are a safe, responsible driver. Soon you come to a red light and decide to check your phone while you wait. While this may seem like a wise and safe decision,...
Just how distracting (and dangerous) is eating while driving?
You have probably seen a plethora of materials from awareness campaigns launched in recent years aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of texting while driving. Indeed, the prevalence of this message may lead many to believe that cell phone alone makes up a...
What should you say to your insurance provider after a car crash?
After your recent accident while driving along Massachusetts's roads, you want to repair your vehicle, address your injuries and move on with your life. Do you know what you should say to your insurance provider while making a claim? USA Today offers advice...
