Defensive drivers are the type of motorists who want to avoid accidents on Massachusetts roads. A closer view of accident statistics shows that differences exist between various vehicles regarding collisions. For example, accident data examining pickup trucks versus...
Why teens are at higher risks of accidents
Teens in Massachusetts get their driver’s licenses nearly every day. With so many new drivers on the road, it’s natural for more car accidents to occur. Teen drivers are more at risk of collisions in the first three months of getting their licenses. Understanding teen...
What are the most common winter driving hazards?
Winters in Massachusetts are beautiful and festive. However, driving during the winter presents certain challenges that could lead to a car accident. These are the most common winter driving hazards. Poor visibility When it snows, you have limited visibility, which...
Brain injuries after a car accident
Victims of Massachusetts car accidents often experience profuse bleeding or broken bones that require an immediate trip to the emergency room. However, damage to your brain may be more subtle. While penetration wounds do occur and tear the brain tissue, sudden...
What are the most common airbag deployment injuries?
Airbags are common safety features equipped in vehicles to keep people safe during car accidents. However, Massachusetts residents can sometimes be harmed when airbags deploy. These are the most common injuries sustained when that happens. Why airbags can cause...
Why are women more vulnerable to car crash injuries?
Women have long been deemed as being safer drivers in Massachusetts and around the country. However, recent studies have shown that if they do get into a car accident, they have a higher risk of suffering injuries. What does the study say? A study by the Insurance...
Steps to take after a scaphoid fracture
A scaphoid fracture often occurs during a fall or motor vehicle accident. A person may not know that the wrist is broken until the pain or deformity appears. After an auto accident in Massachusetts, there are certain steps that an injured driver or passenger goes...
Who’s liable for a car accident caused by brake failure?
Massachusetts residents who get involved in car accidents are often left dealing with serious injuries. If an accident is caused by brake failure, it’s important to know who might be held liable. What are the signs of brake failure? It’s important to recognize when...
Were you injured by a reckless driver in Massachusetts?
Many preventable car crashes are caused by reckless drivers who don't obey the traffic laws. The impact of these motor vehicle accidents can be catastrophic, leaving the safe driver with long-term injuries. Thankfully, there are options for people who get into an...
Some distracted driving facts and figures
Drivers in Worcester, Massachusetts, are prohibited from using a mobile device to type, send or read messages behind the wheel. Statistics show how much of a problem distracted driving is even though drivers know that it is illegal. Distracted driving stats Though...
