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...
Teenagers present high risk on the road
Teenagers often consider the day they pass their driver’s license tests to be one of their life highlights. Although teens may experience excitement, parents and other drivers on the road should be a bit afraid. Due to their inexperience, teenage drivers pose a high...
Steps to take after a car crash
A car accident, even a seemingly simple fender bender, can leave victims shaken up and in shock. In the commotion of it all, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do. There are certain steps that people should take after a car accident, and doing them correctly...
Auto accidents and newly-licensed drivers
Whether you are the parent of a teen who is starting to drive or you recently obtained your driver's license, there are various factors you need to take into consideration when it comes to road safety. Sadly, many inexperienced drivers find themselves in traffic...
Auto insurance benefits you may not be aware of in a crash
If you are involved in an auto accident, your life changes in an instant. Other than having your vehicle damaged or totaled in the crash, you could suffer a serious injury. You may need surgery to repair a badly broken bone or face months of recovering from a...
5 ways insurance companies try to undermine your claim
When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, your whole life gets turned upside down. You may not be able to work. You may be suffering from chronic pain and you may need surgery or other expensive medical treatments to recover. The last thing you need is for...