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Fatal car accident in Massachusetts kills 2

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Saturday April 26, 2014

Car accidents can be serious enough if average-sized vehicles are involved, but when a tractor-trailer is involved in an accident, it can create a catastrophic situation. The massiveness of 18-wheelers means that dangerous situations can be created if the driver has one moment of negligence, and if another driver is in the vicinity, that person has the possibility of being involved as well. Unfortunately, one fatal car accident recently killed two people in Massachusetts. The accident took place in the early morning of April 16 at around 5 a.m. and involved one car and an 18-wheeler truck. The accident occurred when the…

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Workplace accident claims lives of 2 Massachusetts men

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Friday April 25, 2014

Reading about the recent death of two men from Massachusetts is very distressing and leaves many people wondering about the circumstances of those left behind. Two families are likely facing financial difficulties, along with grief, after the tragic workplace accident. They will have to settle the high costs of funerals and burials, and in addition, they will have to do without the income of the loved one who died. The employer stated that the men were engaged in routine maintenance. In order to reach the high-tension transmission lines, they were lifted in a mechanical bucket to a height of 100 feet.…

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Massachusetts pedestrian accident injures 1

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday April 24, 2014

Pedestrians are always at risk of being involved in an accident when they walk near a road, but when a driver is under the influence of alcohol, it can put the pedestrian at an even greater risk. Accidents involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian can often leave the pedestrian seriously injured because of his or her lack of protection against the vehicle. Unfortunately, one pedestrian accident in Massachusetts recently left a man injured. The accident took place on April 17 when a man was supposedly struck by a vehicle. Police stated that it is suspected that the woman who was driving…

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Car accident in Massachusetts injures 3

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Sunday April 20, 2014

Those who drive in a negligent manner can quickly create dangerous situations, but when the driver is speeding as well, the situation can escalate faster than expected. These situations can turn into accidents that take place before anyone can react and leave those involved seriously injured. Unfortunately, a car accident in Massachusetts left three people with serious injuries recently. The accident took place in the early morning of April 2 at around 12:15 a.m. and involved two different motor vehicles. The accident occurred after the two cars collided and resulted in one person being ejected from their vehicle and another being partially…

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Commercial vehicle accident in Massachusetts kills 2

On behalf of posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Friday April 18, 2014

Commercial vehicles are used all over the United States for various jobs such as transporting goods to picking up garbage. These types of vehicles can be very useful for their respective jobs, but when these vehicles malfunction, dangerous situations can ensue. These situations can leave those involved seriously injured or even dead if the accident is severe enough. Unfortunately, one commercial vehicle accident in Massachusetts recently killed two people. The accident took place on April 12 after a bucket truck tipped over and caused two workers to fall out. The victims were working on high-tension power lines when the bucket they were…

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Dog bite seriously injures Massachusetts woman

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday April 16, 2014

A dog that bit a Massachusetts woman recently and caused her serious injury has allegedly tried to bite before. The dog bite tore off her lip. The dog responsible -- a young Pit bull mix -- was recently adopted from a rescue organization. It had reportedly been adopted but then taken back to the shelter several times, according to its owner. The dog allegedly attacked the girlfriend of a Massachusetts man who was completing renovations on a house. The owner of the dog was working with him, and both were staying at the residence. The dog should not have been on the…

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Motorcyclist injured in Massachusetts accident

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Sunday April 13, 2014

Motorcycles can be a great way for an individual to travel from one place to another. They generally use less gasoline than cars do and are enjoyable to ride. However, if a motorcyclist is involved in a car accident with a negligent driver, it can often have detrimental consequences and can result in serious injuries, or worse. Unfortunately, one car accident left a motorcyclist seriously injured recently in Massachusetts. The accident took place when the motorcycle and car collided on April 5 at around 5 p.m. The accident, which took place on a highway, left the rider of the motorcycle with serious…

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Fatal car accident in Massachusetts kills man on bicycle

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday April 11, 2014

Even though many bicyclists take the necessary precautions in order to minimize the chance of a dangerous situation occurring, there is still a chance that an accident may occur. Negligent drivers are often the cause of many accidents that involve bicyclists. The accident that does occur can leave the rider of the bicycle seriously injured or even killed because of their lack of protection. Unfortunately, one fatal car accident in Massachusetts took the life of a bicyclist recently. The accident took place on the afternoon of April 3 and involved a bicycle and a sanitation truck. The accident occurred after the driver…

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Tragic death of firefighters may lead to wrongful death claims

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Friday April 11, 2014

Two Massachusetts firefighters recently lost their lives in a tragic fire that could have been avoided. According to a media report, the firefighters died after they could not escape from the basement of an apartment before being overcome by fire. Despite a police commissioner stating that the fire appeared to be unintentional, the death of the firefighters may lead to wrongful death lawsuits. Preliminary reports showed that there were welding operations underway at the building next to the one where the two individuals died. Welding activities may only be conducted if a permit is properly obtained, and no records of such an…

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Car accident in Massachusetts injures 2 people

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Saturday April 5, 2014

Every day, people all across the United States decide to drive home after becoming intoxicated. Their poor choices and impaired judgment while intoxicated can create very serious situations. In turn, these situations can lead to accidents that can leave those involved with severe injuries, both emotional and physical. Unfortunately, one car accident recently took place in Massachusetts and injured multiple individuals. The first accident took place around 1 a.m. on March 30 and led to one of the occupants of the vehicle leaving the car to see if there was any physical damage to the automobile. While they were outside of the…

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