For those of us who commute to work and have a firsthand look at our fellow motorists on Boston roadways, we may have shaken our hands at how bad so many drivers appear to be. Speeding, cutting off other drivers, making turns from the wrong lanes, ignoring red lights and traffic signs and generally driving like those in third world countries where driver training is nonexistent seems de rigueur for our city.
Read MoreUber and Lyft and any other lesser known ride-sharing companies, also known as Transportation Network Companies (TNC), are here to stay. Despite the best efforts of the taxi industry, certain states, cities and foreign countries, Uber ,and Lyft to a lesser degree, have given consumers a viable choice when seeking transportation. However, there are some things you need to know about Uber regarding insurance.
Read MoreIf you drive long enough, you will likely encounter road rage, an unfortunate symptom of the driving culture whereby a driver feels personally affronted by another motorist who may have cut him/her off or made a reckless maneuver that narrowly avoided resulting in a collision. In most cases, the aggrieved driver may retaliate by honking incessantly at the other motorist, “flipping off” the driver or speeding in front of the perpetrator just to show him/her who is the boss of the highway. In extreme cases, there have been incidents of motorists firing weapons at the other driver, crashing into the other vehicle or stopping the car and confronting the driver. But when a major business or company’s driver is involved, we may not find out how the matter was resolved because of the use of confidentiality agreements.
Read MoreTruck accidents are rarely minor. Tractor trailers can be road behemoths weighing 80,000 pounds or more when fully loaded but even smaller trucks in an accident with a passenger vehicle can cause serious and disabling injuries. If the accident is with a bicyclist, then the consequences are usually catastrophic or fatal.
Read MoreIs it really true that there can be “too much of a good thing,” at least when it comes to technology? Technology can be good for us in many ways by making our lives easier, healthier and less costly in some cases. We all yearn for a strong economy, lower gas prices, more and better jobs and accessible health coverage for all. For some time now, the economy has been adding new jobs each month, sophisticated car technology is making driving easier and more fun and cheaper gas prices have made it easier on our budgets. More people with health insurance was promised to lessen the burden on all of us regarding health costs, although the jury is still out on this.
Read MoreAny traffic fatality is catastrophic but when it is a car crash involving a young driver or passenger, the incident is even more tragic. It is during the summer months, though, or as Massachusetts officials term as the “100 deadliest days,” that most teen accidents occur since school is out and more novice drivers take to the roadways.
Read MoreThose who drive around our marvelous state are probably well aware of the perils. Poorly designed or maintained roadways and congestion account for this although reckless drivers may be responsible for at least some of the hazards. But for whatever reasons, Massachusetts cities ranks high when it comes to the incidence of traffic accidents.
Read MoreMassachusetts residents have plenty of things to be proud about in their state. Art, higher education, the Patriots and Red Sox, architecture, American history, Cape Cod and lobster rolls are just some of the delights. But one glaring fact stands out regarding driver safety about which residents should have concern–the lack of seat belt use.
Read MoreMotorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries to the riders and passengers. Riders are only protected by a helmet and protective clothing such as boots, gloves and leather pants, provided these are worn. Motorcycles are quick and flexible but sometimes riders are themselves careless and cause accidents, especially when the rider has been drinking.
Read MoreIs the incidence of car accidents in Boston on the rise? The population of major urban areas like Boston is not waning despite the fact that the baby boomers vastly outnumber the Gen Xers and Millennials who are moving to the cities in search of mostly tech jobs in droves. As younger people move in to the city and surrounding suburbs and commute and the older generation remains, other businesses that cater to them grow as well. However, with a growing population, the number of commuters increases as does the number of car accidents.
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