Everyone hopes that they never get into a car accident while driving in Massachusetts, but if one occurs, it might help to have vehicle safety features like airbags or an energy-absorbing bumper. Some car manufacturers also offer a new safety feature called a...
Is it already time to prepare for winter driving?
While the weather outside might seem pleasant, the unpredictable autumn and frigid winter are right around the corner. From sudden showers and falling leaves to slushy highways and snow-packed neighborhoods, Massachusetts drivers must soon brave dangerous conditions....
Pedestrian safety measures to avoid car/motor vehicle accidents
In a contest between a pedestrian and a motorist, the person outside the car draws the short straw. Even though walking is healthy for you, some Massachusetts residents find that it comes with significant risks of car/motor vehicle accidents. Contributing factors to...
Types of spine fractures that can happen in a car accident
In Massachusetts and other states, it's not uncommon for both the driver and passenger in a car accident to sustain a spine fracture due to the impact. Below are the different types of spine fractures that can occur in a car accident. Fracture-dislocation This is one...
Ways to prevent distracted driving
While driving, you must do your best to minimize the number of distractions around you that could potentially take your focus off the road. Getting distracted while driving is one of the easiest ways to end up in a car accident. Here are a few ways you can lower your...
Has Massachusetts’ hands-free distracted driving law improved safety?
It has been about 17 months since the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' hands-free driving law went into effect. The law prohibits drivers from using their hands to operate a smartphone or other electronic device. Using voice commands and other hands-free options are...
Varying rates of traffic accidents by racial groups
One of the most tragic parts of America is the difficulty experienced by many racial minorities. Indeed, these challenges exist across a variety of areas, including in terms of traffic accidents. Available research shows that many racial minorities are more likely to...
The pandemic slowed traffic levels, but not fatal crashes
In spite of driving rates being much lower in 2020 due to pandemic-related travel disruptions, the rate of fatal crashes rose 7%, hitting a 13-year high of 38,680 deaths. According to preliminary data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Do GPS units and apps prevent or cause car crashes?
When drivers get lost, their emotions take control. Someone stressed out could make sudden, unpredictable maneuvers that lead to a crash. A driver desperately trying to scan for house numbers or street names could be so distracted by that process that they don't...
Are smaller vehicles at a higher risk for accidents?
Massachusetts and other states have noticed a stark increase in the number of larger trucks and SUVs on the roadway. While these bigger vehicles can offer many benefits like carrying more passengers and having more storage space, the reality is that larger vehicles...
