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...
Injuries
How does liability work after a Massachusetts car crash?
You carry insurance on your vehicle both because state law requires it and because it protects you from liability after a crash. Liability can lead to serious financial losses. After a collision, the people involved will have to report the incident to the police if...
School zone safety matters: Talk to your teenager
If you have a teen driver in your family, it’s time to talk to them about school zone safety and why it’s so important to slow down when they’re around pedestrians and school-age children. School zones are notorious for having kids everywhere. They may run into the...
Should you take the first settlement offer?
After getting into a crash with another person, you, as a victim, have the right to seek out compensation. You may ask for compensation to cover damage to your vehicle, the cost of your medical care, lost wages and other financial impacts caused by the collision. What...
Getting compensated for a traumatic brain injury
Many people who are involved in automobile collisions do suffer from traumatic brain injuries. Whether it is due to hitting their head on the steering column, whiplash, sudden whipping motions from side to side or a direct impact, those individuals need to seek...
Do you know the state e-bike and e-scooter laws?
E-scooters and e-bikes can be dangerous to ride. Whether you’re just taking one for a spin as something fun to do one afternoon or you have been riding one to and from work, you’ve probably had some close calls. These vehicles can’t be used on sidewalks, and many...
Massachusetts requires more car insurance than many states
Most people pay hundreds of dollars for insurance without really understanding what they're buying. Insurance coverage can seem like a frustrating expense until the day you need to make a claim. After a car crash, your attitude about mandatory insurance coverage will...
Size of vehicles a major factor in injury crashes
If you spend a lot of time driving, whether as part of a commute, your job or because you enjoy it, you likely realize you face the risk of a car accident each time you get behind the wheel. What you may not realize is how the size of your vehicle and the size of...
How much will a spinal cord injury cost, really?
When you get into a crash, one of the risks is that your spinal cord could be injured. If it is, you may have a complete or incomplete injury. A complete injury is one that severs the cord, and it’s less likely than an incomplete injury. With an incomplete injury, you...
Your vehicle’s style could impact your safety in a crash
If you have ever been involved in a traffic accident, you know how scary they are and how they impact your life immediately. Whether you are driving a car, truck or other automobile, a crash could lead to injuries or deaths. There are some vehicles that are safer than...