Nothing ruins a vacation or a business trip like a car accident, especially if you’re driving a rental car that’s not even yours. Fortunately, you can minimize the negative consequences of a rental car accident by carrying an appropriate auto insurance policy. Here’s what to do if you get into a crash while driving a… Read More
Do Car-Sharing Services Decrease Drunk Driving Arrests & Accidents?
With one in three traffic deaths in the United States involving a drunk driver, Americans need all the help we can get in keeping people from driving while intoxicated. Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have marketed themselves as the solution to our problem with drunk driving. However, have car-sharing services really made a… Read More
What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts residents will only experience fender benders in our lifetimes. But for those who are involved in serious car accidents, the effects can be devastating. Between debilitating physical injuries, astronomical medical and repair bills, and the psychological trauma of being in a crash, the negative effects of a serious accident can be significant and long-lasting…. Read More
Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Boylston
In a recent study, we took a look at the historically most dangerous intersections in Boylston, MA. These intersections, between the years 2012 and 2014, had at least four car accidents. Thankfully, none of the accidents were fatal, but keeping these locations in mind during a drive through Boylston won’t hurt. Top 10 Most Dangerous… Read More
Facing Personal Injury While Driving
We live in a world that constantly shifts and moves around us. Drunk driving accidents have steadily declined year over year during recent decades, however, impairment remains a serious issue. While behind the wheel, fatal highway accidents involve alcohol around 40 percent of the time. According to the Bureau of Transportation, this number fluctuates slightly during the… Read More
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Auburn, MA
Our brains actively memorize the routes that we drive, whether the destination is the office, store, or home, causing our driving habits to become passive. Defensive driving forces us to proceed attentively, aware of any unusual intersections or road designs that could confuse new drivers and out of state motorists. The Most Dangerous Intersections in… Read More
5 Driving Tips For Massachusetts Teens
There are few moments as a teenager more exciting than getting your driver’s license. Freedom, at long last, is yours (sometimes dependent on parents’ permission). But as liberating as driving can be, it also comes with a lot of responsibility. You want to be safe – for you, your passengers and others on the road…. Read More
Central Mass. Towns Improving Roads after DOT Report
Accidents happen everywhere, but if you live in Central Massachusetts, some roads and intersections are far more dangerous than others. Some areas simply have too much congestion, like the North Main Street area in Leominster, and along busy corridors like John Fitch Highway, which is particularly hazardous in the late afternoons, according to Fitchburg police… Read More
When You’re Presumed At Fault In A Car Accident
Massachusetts is a No-Fault State As Massachusetts is a no-fault state in terms of motor vehicle insurance law, generally your own insurance company will cover your expenses in the case of a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. However, under certain circumstances, such as when a negligent driver strikes you and causes you… Read More
Teen Driving Statistics in Massachusetts
Thousands of teenage drivers hit the road every year for the very first time. Due largely to their inexperience, teen drivers are statistically much more likely to get into car accidents than older motorists. For that reason, their licenses are often restricted to some degree. Driving with a Restricted License | Junior Operator’s License In… Read More