After a car accident, you may get a phone call from the insurance company for the responsible party. When you get that call, it may be in your best interest to refer them to an attorney. Talking with them yourself may lead to mistakes that can cost you in the...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How do motorcycle accident cases differ from other accidents?
As people pass by in their cars and trucks, someone on a motorcycle may begin to feel nervous. The closeness and size of the other vehicles can lead to a possible accident. Learning about the ways that motorcycle crashes differ from other kinds of collisions can help...
What are the most common injuries in motorcycle accidents?
Motorcyclists love riding for many reasons. By their nature, though, motorcycles leave riders vulnerable to collisions with vehicles on the road. Some of the most dangerous traffic accidents involve motorcycles and other vehicles. Unfortunately, injuries are common in...
What steps should you take to start driving again after a crash?
Car crashes can be mentally and physically traumatic events. Experiencing an accident can rob you of your confidence to drive again, especially if you sustain a serious injury. It may seem impossible to get back behind the wheel after your auto accident. By taking...
Should you sign a blanket medical authorization after a crash?
The hours, days and even weeks after a serious car accident can be a blur. After all, not only may you have excruciating pain, but you also may have difficulty paying for the expensive medical care you need. Convincing an insurance adjuster to fast-track the...
New treatment and research inspire hope for SCI recovery
Vehicle crashes account for a large number of spinal cord injuries (SCI) every year. SCI can be a life-changing injury with lifetime care required. However, new treatment options are enabling patients to resume fulfilling lives, and university research leads doctors...
What cyclists should know about motor vehicle accidents
In a bicycle versus automobile accident, the bike and its rider almost always lose. As a result, you should know how to avoid a run-in with a motor vehicle and what you need to do if an accident occurs. Here are some ways you can protect yourself and avoid...
Why is drowsy driving so dangerous?
When you get behind the wheel of a car to go somewhere, you put yourself at risk for involvement in a drowsy driving accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2017, 795 people died in drowsy driving collisions. Drowsy driving is...
Pedestrian deaths rise over the decade
Massachusetts may not be the most dangerous state for pedestrians, but residents should be wary of the rising number of pedestrian fatalities across the nation. According to a survey by the Governors Highway Safety Administration, which looked at data through June...
Sharing the road with motorcycles begins with understanding
Most drivers understand that there are inherent safety risks with riding a motorcycle. Without a steel frame to protect them, bikers are exposed. Two wheels provide less traction than a family vehicle, and the small size of a bike can make it easy to overlook in a...