Full-time residents of Massachusetts understand that winter months often create travel challenges, especially for drivers. Multiple car accidents recently occurred on the same day in the central part of the state. Investigators are saying there was a lot of black ice...
Why is texting and driving so dangerous?
Distracted driving awareness is prevalent, and Massachusetts has a hands-free law to combat the problem. However, this does not stop people from trying to multi-task behind the wheel. Texting and driving is especially dangerous because it combines the three ways a...
Car accidents: Exact cause not always immediately apparent
Massachusetts police and those in other states are always on alert during a holiday season due to the increased likelihood of drunk driving and collisions that occur during high-volume traffic. Car accidents often prompt police investigations, especially if the exact...
Car accidents lead to 4 injuries in Massachusetts
Four individuals have sadly suffered injuries in a car crash in Massachusetts. The rollover crash took place near the border of Massachusetts and a neighboring state. At times, these types of car accidents occur as a result of a driver's negligence, in which case the...
Two injured when driver has separate auto accidents and flees
Auto accidents are a common reason for people suffering injuries and fatalities in Massachusetts. These can happen for various reasons. Regardless of how it happened, a fundamental part of any crash is that the driver is expected to remain at the scene to check if...
Vehicle accidents often involve lack of steering control
Every Massachusetts driver is obligated to maintain control of his or her vehicle. When vehicle accidents occur, investigators analyze evidence to determine if any motorist involved was negligent or reckless at the wheel. A recent collision ended tragically with a...
How addressing a sleep disorder may save your life as a motorist
As a motorist, there are several hazards and distractions you may face on the road — many of which you can manage and others that are out of your control. It’s in your best interest to take all precautions you can behind the wheel. This includes considering if you...
Car accidents: 1 dies in multiple-vehicle crash in heavy traffic
One person has died and at least two others were injured in a recent collision that took place in Massachusetts during a time of heavy traffic congestion. Car accidents that occur when drivers fail to adjust speed to match a buildup in traffic run the risk of creating...
Car accidents: 1 killed in crash involving drunk driver
It is no secret that the presence of impairment can disrupt one's ability to safely operate a vehicle in a substantial manner. Those who drive while under the influence could place everyone around them at risk in the process, as car accidents involving similar...
Car accidents: 1 killed after vehicle veers into ditch
There are a variety of scenarios in which a driver could lose control of a vehicle and veer off the side of a road. In some cases, it may take little more than a moment of distraction for such a potentially hazardous scenario to occur. Car accidents involving such...