Car Accidents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,624 deaths from accidents in 2021 in Massachusetts. Whether or not someone dies in a crash, navigating its aftermath can be daunting, especially when trying to determine who was at fault. Massachusetts uses a...

Drinking and driving is a simple enough act to understand, but things can become confusing when people use different acronyms such as DUI or OUI to refer to this act. You might wonder what the difference is, especially if you stand accused of this crime. DUI is...

Smart technology becomes more and more ubiquitous in new car models with each passing year. These advancements aim to make driving easier, more convenient and overall safer, but one particular feature that tends to top the wishlist for car shoppers is the backup...

The Massachusetts government takes driving safety extremely seriously. That is why the hands-free driving law is a statewide rule as of February 2020. The "hands-free" part of the law refers to the responsible use of electronic devices while driving, so as to reduce...

If you are someone who suffers from summertime allergies, you may not worry much about having a runny nose during June, July or August. Still, if you have had a motor vehicle accident recently, your runny nose may not be a minor inconvenience. In fact, it could be a...

Harm reduction involves making decisions based on the statistical likelihood of risks and negative outcomes. For drivers, harm reduction often involves learning about car crashes and taking proactive steps to reduce the risk they have for a collision. Learning about...

If you sustain a serious injury in a car accident, you may need immediate funds to help you pay for the high cost of recovery. While a payout from the insurance company certainly helps, you do not want to receive less than you deserve.  Regrettably, insurance...

Every state has different laws that help decide fault in a car accident and how each party will receive compensation for damages and injuries. There are two main categories that a state’s laws can fall into: no-fault and at-fault. An at fault state requires the party...

A car crash can be a jarring, surreal experience. You may be unsure of what to do after it happens. Instead of contacting police and insurance, you may be too much in shock to report the accident to anyone. After some time, you realize that you need to file an...