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Pedestrian accident injures 2 in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday August 29, 2014

On August 25, a pedestrian accident in Methuen left two people with injuries, reportedly. While one of the pedestrians suffered minor injuries, the other pedestrian suffered major head injuries, authorities stated. According to the Methuen Police Department, the accident occurred when a 74-year-old man was driving a Dodge Avenger in the parking lot of a hospital and lost control of the vehicle, striking the two pedestrians, ages 74 and 77. The Dodge subsequently crashed into a parked vehicle. Emergency personnel took one of the pedestrians, a 77-year-old woman, to Lawrence General Hospital, where she was treated for slight injuries. The…

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Examining the law behind liability for pedestrian accidents

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Wednesday August 27, 2014

Boston residents may wish to know some basic information regarding pedestrian accidents and the duty that drivers owe to those walking on the road. This may helpful when understanding the legal rights that a pedestrian has when injured by a driver. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 76,000 pedestrians were injured when struck by vehicles in 2012. A report from the NHTSA says that around 5,000 people are killed annually in these accidents, as well. Many of these incidents are due to driver negligence, which is a failure to live up to a standard of reasonable care when…

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2 workers injured on the job after explosion; employer violations

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday August 25, 2014

Workers in the industrial business may often be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The majority of these companies take necessary precautions in order to protect the health and well-being of their employees. Unfortunately, there was a recent report concerning two workers who were injured on the job after an explosion. This incident did not occur in Massachusetts, but workers everywhere may be concerned about their safety while at work. The explosion was apparently the result of two men using a blowtorch to cut through piping in order to make changes to the wooden supply lines that carry gas. According to the report,…

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Facing the aftermath of a Massachusetts car accident

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday August 25, 2014

The stress of a car accident can be compounded by the pain and suffering experienced when you are injured. It may be tempting to accept a settlement offer from an insurance provider in order to put the incident behind you, but acting too quickly may result in lost benefits related to physical, emotional and other issues that may not have yet manifested. It may be helpful to explore all resources available for carrying you through treatment and recovery, especially if you will face any significant time in rehabilitation due to your injuries. A comprehensive approach may provide the best outcome…

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Researchers develop new methods to study effects of head injury

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Friday August 22, 2014

Medicine has made tremendous strides in the past several years in researching new treatments for a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions. One area of medicine, however, has been difficult to fully understand -- the effects of and treatments for head injury. There are many patients in Massachusetts and elsewhere who may benefit from some recent developments. Massachusetts researchers from Tufts University have claimed to have been able to create a model of a portion of a brain. They worked to design a 3-D model of a section of brain tissue that they hope will mimic the reactions of a…

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Woman dies in Tennessee accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday August 19, 2014

A car accident that took place on Aug. 14 in Tennessee left one person dead and another person with serious injuries. According to the report, the incident took place on Route 2 in Athol and involved a Toyota Prius and a semi-truck. The crash happened at approximately 3 p.m. The results of the preliminary investigation indicated that a 2013 Hyundai was traveling on Route 2 near exit 17 when the driver struck two vehicles while attempting to pass them on the right break-down lane. The collision caused one of the vehicle, the Prius, to lose control. The vehicle crossed over…

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Woman injured in Massachusetts police chase crash

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Friday August 15, 2014

On Aug. 11, a woman was involved in a crash with a vehicle that was being pursued by police. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in Burlington. Police say a minivan drove off when an officer attempted to approach a vehicle that was idling in a handicapped parking space at the Burlington Mall. The minivan reportedly had license plates that were registered to another car, and the 42-year-old man fled from officers when he noticed them. He was allegedly traveling at speeds up to 80 mph, and officers say that the minivan attempted to hit a police cruiser at one…

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Was accident that killed Massachusetts student a wrongful death?

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Thursday August 14, 2014

According to the Massachusetts officials who are conducting an investigation into a pedestrian accident, the final report may not be completed for several months. While no one reason was cited, it could partially be due to the meticulous work of the reconstruction team that has been called in to aid in the investigation. In the meantime, her family may be left to wonder if she was a victim of a wrongful death within the legal meaning of the term. The accident occurred late one recent Thursday evening. The 20-year-old woman was walking with a companion alongside a local road headed north. A…

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20 injured in Massachusetts DUI accident involving bus

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday August 13, 2014

A traffic accident in Randolph on Aug. 12 resulted in 20 people being taken to various hospitals for treatment. The accident occurred in the 1100 block of North Main Street around 10:30 a.m. Authorities stated that the 30-year-old male driver of a southbound Ford sedan was driving under the influence of drugs when he crossed the yellow line and collided with the northbound Route 240 bus, which was carrying 34 passengers. Photos show that both vehicles involved sustained significant front-end damage. Twenty people were hospitalized, though none of the injuries that were suffered appeared to be life-threatening. It was not…

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Man overcomes traumatic brain injury to return to beloved career

On behalf of posted in brain injury on Friday August 8, 2014

One day, in 2006, a man was riding his motorcycle on the way to meet up with some friends. Though he was not wearing a protective helmet, that may not have prevented him from suffering a traumatic brain injury when the car pulled out in front of him. He is not a resident of Massachusetts, but patients with similar injuries may be inspired by his story. After the accident, he was hospitalized for many months as he worked to regain his physical health. He says that he had to re-learn everything, including how to walk and talk again. Once he was recovered…

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