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Car accident in Massachusetts sends 2 to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday August 29, 2013

Car accidents affect millions of people each year, whether it be the victims or the families of those involved in a serious car accident. Nevertheless, there is a possibility for an accident to occur wherever roads are located. Recently, two Massachusetts residents were rushed to the hospital after they were involved in a car accident. On Aug. 11 at around 2 a.m., a man's vehicle T-boned a woman while heading north when she was turning left at an intersection. The cars collided so forcefully that the woman's car was pushed into the parking lot of a nearby store. Several residents of a…

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Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts warns bicyclists

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Saturday August 24, 2013

With the current summer weather, many people may be thinking about taking their bicycles out for a spin. However, bicyclists should be careful since 630 people die from a head injury related to riding bicycles annually. Over 50,000 people experience bicycle-related head injuries nationwide every year. This is why the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is adamant about its warning to not overlook safety when riding a bicycle. BIA-MA and other experts say there are a variety of precautions one can take in order to decrease the chances of experiencing an injury while bicycling. One of the most important…

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Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts warns bicyclists

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Friday August 23, 2013

With the current summer weather, many people may be thinking about taking their bicycles out for a spin. However, bicyclists should be careful since 630 people die from a head injury related to riding bicycles annually. Over 50,000 people experience bicycle-related head injuries nationwide every year. This is why the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is adamant about its warning to not overlook safety when riding a bicycle. BIA-MA and other experts say there are a variety of precautions one can take in order to decrease the chances of suffering a brain injury or other catastrophe while bicycling. One…

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Motorcycle accidents can severely injure Massachusetts riders

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday August 23, 2013

Motorcycles may be fun and economical, but they may not be the safest choice of motor vehicles. The lack of protection that a motorcycle is equipped with, combined with their small size, decreases the safety of these vehicles. This combined with the negligence that other drivers have can increase the chance of an accident. When motorcycle accidents occur, the outcome is often severe or even fatal. Unfortunately, a recent accident here in Massachusetts left one rider seriously burned and another injured. On July 30, a motorcycle and an SUV collided at around 11 a.m. Soon after this collision, another motorcycle rider struck…

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Car accident in Massachusetts injures four

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday August 21, 2013

Intersections are often a key place for accidents to occur, especially if a traffic light is not located at the intersection. These accidents can be very serious, or even deadly, if a driver is not fully alert while operating their vehicle. On Aug. 6, a Massachusetts intersection became the location of a serious car accident recently. After the accident occurred, two women, one who lived by the intersection and one who stopped to help because of her medical training, stayed with and talked to the three people who were trapped inside the car until emergency personnel arrived and were able…

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Several injuries in Massachusetts crash involving box truck

On behalf of posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Saturday August 17, 2013

A crash involving multiple vehicles can be catastrophic and often results in several injuries. This was the case recently in Massachusetts when a box truck was involved in a collision with three other cars. Nine people sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital in Hyannis. Police in Eastham recently released the details of the crash. The wreck took place at around 6:40 p.m. on a recent Tuesday evening. According to reports, a woman in a sedan was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Route 6 when she collided with a box truck heading southbound. The impact forced both vehicles…

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Fatal accident in Massachusetts kills motorcycle rider

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday August 15, 2013

Motorcycles are not known for their safety. However, this does not excuse the serious injuries and/or loss of life that usually is paired with a motorcycle accident. If anything, drivers may wish to be more cautious around motorcycle because negligence can be deadly when it comes to these small vehicles. Sadly, a life was taken when a fatal accident occurred in Massachusetts at the end of July. According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 7 p.m. at a local intersection in Lawrence. The motorcyclist was westbound when he was struck on the side by a taxi heading in a southerly direction.…

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Massachusetts company fined for deadly workplace accident

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday August 12, 2013

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently levied fines against William H. Glancy & Sons Inc. The fines have been issued in connection with a deadly workplace accident that happened back in March of this year. A mechanic that had been with the company at least seven years was found dead beneath one of the company's trucks. The mechanic had gone underneath the truck, presumably without telling the driver that he was going to be under it. The driver proceeded to move the truck, and the mechanic was crushed underneath it. The rigging company has been in Massachusetts for nearly 100…

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Massachusetts accident could result in wrongful death lawsuit

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Monday August 12, 2013

Massachusetts residents may be aware of the dangers on the roadways. A recent early morning accident proved just how dangerous when one person was killed and two others were injured. This accident has taken the life of a loved one and left a family with possible grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The accident occurred when a woman was traveling on the interstate and was hit by a car driving on the wrong side of the road. A phone call received on a cell phone reported a multiple car accident. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Another…

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Massachusetts car accident leads to death of pregnant woman

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Friday August 9, 2013

Accidents are always tragic, but when one of the victims is a pedestrian the outcome is almost always even more devastating. If a baby is involved, even an unborn one, the incident becomes even more heartbreaking for the public. Unfortunately, a car accident in Massachusetts recently killed a pregnant pedestrian. In July, a pregnant woman was killed after she was supposedly struck by a car. When first responders arrived, the woman was lying on the ground with life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical treatment was given until a helicopter arrived and transported her to a local hospital. Unfortunately, she passed away as a result…

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