Each year during the summertime, fatal and nonfatal crashes involving teenage motorists increase across Massachusetts and the nation. Some of the increase is because more teenage drivers, who lack driving experience, are out of school and on the road during this time....
Car Accidents
Electrical vehicles and safety issues
Electric vehicles have many potential advantages over gasoline-powered cars and trucks. They could save consumers money in the long run and they put fewer greenhouse emissions into the atmosphere. Consumers should consider the overall safety record and prospects of...
How to regain driving confidence after a car accident
A car accident is one of the most disruptive events that can occur in your everyday life. Regardless of which driver is at fault, experiencing a crash while on the road is likely to shake your confidence in getting behind the wheel again. Experiencing a phobia is a...
What is negligent entrustment?
When one experiences a car accident in Massachusetts, their first thoughts typically center on recovery from their injuries and/or repairing their vehicles. Taking legal action against those responsible for their accidents often only occurs when one encounters...
Rise in extreme driving behaviors endangers many
Many news agencies report that a rise in extreme driving incidents began about two years ago. This came at a time when people traveled less and roadways offered uncrowded highways, counteracting the benefits of reduced congestion. Much information to this point shows...
What are the hidden dangers of nighttime driving?
If you are like many other Massachusetts motorists, your day may not end when the sun sets. Whether traveling home from work or heading out to have dinner with friends, the roadways are filled with late-night drivers. Yet even the most cautious drivers face additional...
Are you suffering from a fractured skull?
When you suffer a blow to the head, most people fear damage like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions or other forms of brain trauma. After all, the skull is thick and usually offers much protection. But the skull is still bone, and any type of bone can get...
A car accident may cause you to have a high-risk pregnancy
If you are expecting to welcome a new baby into your family in the next few months, you may feel you are busier than ever. After all, not only must you go to regular medical appointments, but you likely also must gather nursery supplies and other items. Having a car...
What do you know about diagnosing a traumatic brain injury?
Days after your auto collision, you may feel uncertain about the extent of your injuries. Did you sustain harm that you may not yet realize? Mayo Clinic describes how physicians diagnose traumatic brain injuries. With a medical professional's help, you better...
Authorities seek driver following hit-and-run in Somerville
While a majority of people in Massachusetts likely never anticipate experiencing a car accident, most understand what to do when one does occur. That begins by staying at the scene of the accident in order to render aid, speak with law enforcement officials and...