Truck driver fatigue may cause a motor vehicle accident to occur. The pressure to make deliveries quickly and maximize profits can take a toll on truck drivers in Massachusetts and throughout the country. When an accident occurs because of truck driver fatigue, it may...
As the winter months approach, people across Massachusetts will once again begin to make their way to work and school in the snow. Although the presence of snow is certainly a joy for some, the fact is that it also comes with a few challenges, especially for drivers....
When a car hits a pedestrian in Massachusetts, the pedestrian tends to suffer from the brunt of the injuries. In fact, hundreds of pedestrians die in accidents each year that leave the drivers of the vehicles unharmed. While SUVs have experienced multiple safety...
Car accidents occur all too frequently in Massachusetts, and some of them can have serious consequences. Victims might face a lengthy recovery, become unable to work at the same capacity as before or no longer enjoy quality time with loved ones. To add to the stress,...
Trucking accidents are some of the most dangerous on the highway. Whenever an accident between a truck and a passenger vehicle results in a death, it's the person in the passenger vehicle who loses their life nearly every time. Semi-trucks are dangerous because...
Truck drivers in Massachusetts are as liable as anyone else to become distracted behind the wheel. It's not just food or the climate controls that can lead to distraction but also relatively new technologies like smartphones and infotainment systems. Distracted...
You may have seen the news that there is the potential for more tired truckers on Massachusetts roads these days as the federal government has waived some regulations governing trucker hours during the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, this may mean that truckers are...
Trucking accidents can result in serious injuries for those in passenger vehicles, so drivers throughout Massachusetts want to make sure they are being as safe as possible. Below are just five of the top causes of 18-wheeler accidents. Driver error is an obvious one,...
Many drivers think that Massachusetts' urban roads are more dangerous than rural roads. Outside of the cities, after all, there's less traffic to contend with. But rural roads can be less safe for a number of reasons. First, rural roads tend to have narrow lanes,...
Perhaps you were injured while commuting to Boston, and you found out that the other driver was distracted. Any number of things, from billboards to phones, can become a distraction, but many drivers in Massachusetts would not think that driver-assist tech can be...
