One of the most important safety rules a parent can teach their child about a dog is to never approach a strange animal without talking to the owner first. A dog might look fluffy and cute but have a vicious demeanor toward strangers or children. Unfortunately, not...
Dining and driving: A dangerous distraction
It is easy for people to agree that texting and driving is a hazardous combination. Additionally, activities that take the eyes or attention from the road such as personal grooming, reading an email or having a conversation can also lead to devastating vehicle...
Take these precautions when sharing the road with semi-trucks
When it comes to deadly accidents on the road, there is perhaps nothing more catastrophic than when a car and semi-truck collide. Semi-trucks can weigh up to 20 to 30 times as a car and face limited maneuverability on the road. Unfortunately, most fatalities in large...
3 steps to take after you’ve been involved in a car accident
You always use safe driving habits because you understand how one false move can lead to a dangerous accident. But, unfortunately, you have fallen victim to a car accident, even after doing your part. Fortunately, in the state of Massachusetts you can receive...
Walking after dark puts you at greater risk.
Pedestrian deaths have reached a 30 year high, and drinking or distractions for drivers have clearly contributed to this. One risk, though, is one that many pedestrians have not considered: walking at night is especially dangerous. Knowing the dangers can help you...
Important precautions that can keep you safe as a pedestrian
Whether you walk to work, are walking to a local grocery store or are taking a run to get out of the house for a bit of exercise and fresh air, walking and running are eco-friendly and healthy ways to get around town. Running and walking, though, can also put your...
Counting fault after an accident could determine the outcome
Points on your driver’s license and increased insurance rates may be the least of your worries when the insurance companies come into play after an accident. When you’re looking to an insurer for help after a car accident, the process can get more complicated when you...
Learn the facts about distracted driving crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 3,166 people were killed in distracted-driving crashes in 2017, which was 9% of all fatalities on American roadways that year. Of those killed, 81% were the distracted driver and their passengers,...