Monthly Archives: April 2023
Highways in Massachusetts with the most fatalities
Every year, Americans cover billions of combined miles on interstate highways, making accidents almost inevitable. However, many traffic collisions and fatalities can be prevented. In 2020, motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads resulted in nearly 39,000 deaths—a 7% increase from 2019, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2022. NHTSA… Read More »
New Massachusetts Law to Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Massachusetts enacts law to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. On April 1, 2023, Massachusetts implemented a new state law that requires drivers to be more mindful of “vulnerable” road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. The legislation sets boundaries around how much space motorists must give to others they share the road with. Under the… Read More »