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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
More coffee may mean higher crash risk for truckers
You may have been injured in a truck accident here in Massachusetts and discovered that the trucker was drowsy behind the wheel. What with the long work days that truckers put in, it's all too common that they would become drowsy. Unfortunately, some apparently make...
How to drive safely in wintry weather
In Massachusetts, winter can last from November to April. As sure as Spring, accidents follow in snow’s wake. From black ice to blizzards, even seasoned drivers often find roads challenging to navigate in the colder months of the year. Is your car prepared for winter...