Injuries

Many people view most statistics as confusing or meaningless. After all, researchers can sometimes allow their personal biases to affect how they gather and analyze data. However, some statistical information is helpful for those concerned about personal risk. For...

Pedestrians can either walk on the road or on sidewalks. Most pedestrians are incredibly careful in traffic because they don't want to contribute to collision statistics. Unfortunately, their safety is not entirely in their own control. Motorists are frequently to...

When it comes to motor vehicle collisions, all accidents can result in serious harm. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that each accident carries a unique level of risk. For example, many people don’t know that head-on collisions have been established as one of the...

After a car crash, victims may have to address a variety of expenses. Collisions can leave people with vehicles that require repairs or health challenges that require immediate medical intervention. The expenses generated by a car crash can quickly add up to tens of...

A slip-and-fall can happen in a craft store or as someone approaches the counter to pick up their latte at a coffee shop. Frequently, slip-and-fall incidents are the results of improper facility maintenance out of business. Failing to keep the floors clean or properly...

The possibility of a crash occurring is always a safety concern. Even when people are very careful and consistently follow the law, they can cross paths with others who don't. Motorists across Massachusetts and throughout the United States can end up injured in...

It can take weeks to fully manage the practical consequences of a car crash in Massachusetts. Repairing a vehicle with extensive damage can be a lengthy process, and searching for a new vehicle can take equally long, especially if an invested insurance company delays...

It is often hard to think about the long-term consequences of a crash while a victim is still standing at the scene of the wreck. People have to worry about getting their cars out of the road and then arrange to tow them somewhere else for repairs. They may need to...

If you get into a car accident, you may experience lost wages. Maybe you have to spend a day in the hospital. Maybe your injuries mean that you have to recover at home for a few weeks. All of the time that you miss at work may represent a significant financial cost....

People who head out on Massachusetts roads expect that they’ll be able to remain safe. They may not realize that some of these roads are more unsafe than others. There are 77,730 miles of roads in this state. An analysis of 733 roads provided insight into which ones...