Injuries

Getting into a car crash is the last thing anyone wants to do, but they still happen frequently. If you happen to get into a crash, you need to know what to do and how to help yourself. The first thing you have to do after a crash is figure out if you’re injured and...

There are few things that are as impactful as suddenly suffering from a life-changing, catastrophic injury. Catastrophic injuries like brain or spinal cord injuries can alter the entire trajectory of your life. You may no longer be able to work, might have trouble...

As a motorcyclist, you know that there is a risk that you could be hit by an inattentive driver. You do your best to stand out, but you can’t predict everything that could go wrong. If you get into a crash and are able to stand afterward, you still need to think about...

Every driver in Massachusetts has to register and insure their vehicle. They need to pass tests that show they understand traffic laws and have the ability to safely manage a vehicle. The goal of all of these rules is to reduce risk for driving on modern roads. When...

If you have been involved in an auto accident, you need to be cautious and make sure you get medical treatment. There are many injuries that won’t show up right away and that may be hidden or delayed, leading to symptoms that arise hours or days after the crash. The...

If you are hurt in a truck accident, one of the first things you may ask is who is liable. The liability for a truck accident will depend on if the driver was responsible for the crash, if they’re a contractor or if they work for a company. There may also be other...

In the United States, there is no age at which a person has to stop driving. Instead, seniors normally have to start taking more examinations more regularly to keep the licenses that they have. The problem with not having an age at which people have to stop driving is...

Seniors often take multiple medications for their health conditions. Around 50% of older adults who drive were found to take at least seven medications, while 20% take what some would call “inappropriate” medications because of limited access or other reasons. The...

Massachusetts requires multiple kinds of insurance including both liability insurance and no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. You also have to carry insurance to protect yourself and your passengers against injuries caused by someone driving an...

Texting and driving is illegal in most states, but did you know that the penalties are as significant as they are in Massachusetts? A singular $100 fine is imposed for any instance of texting and driving in Massachusetts upon a first offense. For second and third...