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Monthly Archives: September 2014

Solar glare may have been factor in fatal pedestrian crash

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday September 30, 2014

On Sept. 23, a 70-year-old Massachusetts woman died in a pedestrian-related auto accident in the city of Dedham. The motorist who was involved in the fatal crash did not report any injuries. The fatal pedestrian accident transpired around 7 a.m. when a 25-year-old man driving a pickup truck on High Street struck a female pedestrian. According to the report, the man stopped his truck along the shoulder of the roadway and made a call to 911. Law enforcement officials stated that he seemed to be emotionally distressed. When police arrived, they found the woman in a nearby parking lot. Emergency crews took…

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Insurance company offers students lesson re texting while driving

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday September 30, 2014

By now, almost everyone is likely aware of the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while distracted. In spite of the danger, studies continue to show that teens and young adults are still texting while driving. One Massachusetts high school recently hosted a clinic to demonstrate to students exactly how dangerous it is to take one's eyes off road. The course, dubbed "Distractology," was intended to show young drivers just how quick an accident can occur once they look away from the road. Approximately 120 high school students in Lawrence were given an opportunity to take a test drive on…

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National statistics regarding pedestrian accidents

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday September 25, 2014

Massachusetts drivers might be interested to know that 4,743 pedestrians died in traffic collisions nationwide in 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That represents a 3.2 percent decline in the number of fatalities recorded in 2001, when 4,901 pedestrians died on account of traffic accidents. The NHTSA statistics show that more than 12 pedestrian deaths occurred each day in 2012. Males comprised 69 percent of these fatalities, and the average age among decedents was 46. Reportedly, 73 percent of the crashes occurred in urban areas and 32 percent, between 8 p.m. and midnight. According to the NHTSA, pedestrian accidents…

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Massachusetts man injured on the job in serious condition

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Monday September 22, 2014

Every job carries a certain degree of risk, no matter how many precautions the employee may take. However, there may be some occupations that are inherently more dangerous and may result in a worker being injured on the job. Jobs that require a worker to ascend ladders pose a greater danger, as one Massachusetts man knows only too well. The man, who is employed by Comcast cable, was on-site at a residential building around 11 a.m. on a recent weekday. He was reportedly working on wiring for the cable system while approximately two-stories above the ground. For reasons that are not yet clear, the man…

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Bus accident claims the lives of 2 women

On behalf of posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents on Monday September 22, 2014

Massachusetts residents who frequently travel by bus or coach may be concerned about the level of protection that these vehicles offer in the event of an accident. These shortcomings were demonstrated on Sept. 21 when a bus packed with tourists overturned in Delaware. Two women lost their lives in the bus accident, and 47 others suffered injuries requiring hospital treatment. The driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle as it rounded a curve on State Route 1 south of Wilmington around 4:20 p.m. The bus had been transporting a group of sightseers back to New York City after a…

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New tool to reduce distracted driving accidents being developed

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Sunday September 21, 2014

Every day in Massachusetts and every other state, lives are shattered by a serious or fatal car crash. Distracted driving accidents have become a leading cause of death and injury in the nation. However, while technology has helped create the problem, new gadgets may offer some help in controlling the issue. ComSonics is a company known in the cable television industry. It recently announced during a distracted driving convention that it is developing a new law enforcement tool. The technology would theoretically detect transmission leaks associated with texting signatures. The premise is based on the same techniques that cable workers use when attempting to repair…

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Physician enters guilty plea for misdiagnoses; fraud

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Saturday September 20, 2014

When patients receive the news that they have cancer or are no longer in remission, then they may feel overwhelmed and probably afraid. However, in most cases, they have a doctor whom they trust to provide the proper care and not one who would deliberately provide misdiagnoses. Unfortunately, there was one doctor who was purportedly doing just that. This doctor did not practice in Massachusetts; however, patients everywhere may be more vigilant because of his alleged actions. This doctor decided to plead guilty in a case that involved purportedly false cancer diagnoses in order to justify billing for chemotherapy treatments. The allegations included several cases where the patients who were…

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Latest in Massachusetts auto accidents leaves man and dog injured

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Friday September 19, 2014

Many people enjoy outdoor activities in the company of their cherished four-footed companions. These same people may never consider that their lives could be abruptly altered after being involved in auto accidents. However, Massachusetts residents can become victims to one of these collisions whenever they leave their homes to exercise or enjoy their regular activities. Recently, Massachusetts police responded to the scene of an accident involving a bicyclist, his dog and a motorist. According to the report, the man was biking along the street, and his dog was traveling alongside the bicycle. A man who was traveling in the west lane of a local route struck the pair. The bicyclist was initially…

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Wrongful death claim to follow Massachsetts guilty plea?

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Thursday September 18, 2014

The wheels of justice may sometimes seem to move ever-so slowly in some criminal cases while the family of a victim is waiting for justice for their loved one. One Massachusetts family may now decide to pursue a wrongful death suit in order to seek recompense for monetary damages after the death of their loved one. The man who was charged in the fatal accident recently entered a guilty plea to reduced charges. The accident that killed the 48-year-old man occurred almost two years ago in Oct. 2012. The accused man was said to have been driving while intoxicated when he ran a…

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Two motorcycle officers in Massachusetts hit by car

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday September 17, 2014

An accident in East Boston on September 5 injured two police officers from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority who were on motorcycles at the time. The officers were reportedly struck by a car that was making a U-turn. According to a local news source, the female driver of the car was making the turn from the right lane. The two motorcycle officers were attempting to pass in the left lane at the same time and were struck by the car as it turned. The car showed heavy damage to the driver's side in a picture from the source. One of…

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