Buses are an integral part of life in Massachusetts. They transport people back and forth to work and school every day. Children ride school buses and city buses. Drivers in conventional vehicles must be completely aware of these large vehicles and that they make...
Month: April 2018
Distracted driver statistics sparks focus on reducing it
As law enforcement, legislators and research agencies seek methods to improve safety on the roads and convince drivers to adhere to the law, various strategies are used. Massachusetts drivers should know that April has been dubbed Distracted Driving Awareness Month by...
OSHA investigation examines trenching and excavation risks
When there is an injury or fatality on the job, Massachusetts workers and their families must be fully aware of the steps they should take to receive workers' compensation benefits. Some jobs hold a certain amount of inherent risk and it is up to the employer and...
Distracted driver survey shows behaviors still problematic
There are innumerable dangers on the road in Massachusetts and across the nation. However, one that is growing in anecdotal and statistical risk is encountering a distracted driver. Because looking away from the road increases the chance of being in an auto accident...
Mild brain injuries can be major problems for professionals
Whether suffered in a car accident, a sports collision, a slip and fall accident or some other circumstance, any significant blow to the head can result in a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Mild TBIs are surprisingly versatile injuries, which can bring with them a...
Always get a professional examination after a car accident
Surviving a car accident, even one that you think is relatively mild, may mean that you have injuries that you cannot feel for some time afterward. This is common, but some of the injuries you may suffer are quite serious, even if they are not yet painful.Far too many...
Car insurance implications in Massachusetts
If you have been involved in a car accident in Massachusetts, whether you are a resident or live in another state, it is vital that you understand how the law works. There will be many administrative actions that you will have to take care of in the wake of the...