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Pedestrian accidents in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday October 31, 2014

Residents in Massachusetts may benefit from learning more about the traffic facts on fatal pedestrian accidents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the statistics collected by the NHTSA, pedestrians accounted for more than 20 percent of the 349 traffic fatalities that occurred during 2012. That's 72 pedestrian deaths in the state's population of over 6.6 million people. The pedestrian fatality rate in the state was 1.08 deaths per 100,000 people. On average, the U.S. pedestrian fatality rate during 2012 amounted to 1.51 per 100,000 people. The 4,473 pedestrian deaths accounted for more than 14 percent of…

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Family may seek wrongful death in fatal Ferrari crash

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Friday October 31, 2014

Massachusetts police are still investigating the causes behind a fatal car crash earlier this month. At this point, they have stated that speed appears to have been one of the factors. The crash took the life of two people. If the gathered evidence in the single vehicle wreck suggests that the driver was negligent, the family of the deceased passenger may choose to commence a wrongful death civil lawsuit. The police report stated that the accident involved a high-performance sports car that was driven by the president of Pride Motor Group. a chain of car dealerships in Massachusetts. The vehicle left the road and…

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Proposed law has provisions that may prevent medical malpractice

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday October 30, 2014

One state will be voting on proposed law and seems to be concerned with raising the cap on monetary awards for patients who have been harmed by their physicians. However, the bill also contains provisions that may help prevent some instances of medical malpractice altogether. While this battle is not being waged in Massachusetts, the language in the bill addresses problems that may apply to doctors everywhere. While the bill faces strong opposition from malpractice insurance providers (as well as large segments of the medical community), the legislation calls for drug and alcohol testing for doctors who have admitted problems with substance abuse. Doctors who are…

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Man, 21, claims responsibility for fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday October 29, 2014

Massachusetts police in Springfield report that they arrived at an accident scene and were greeted by a man asking to be taken into custody. According to the report, the man stated that he just caused a fatal car accident that killed a passenger in the car. However, he purportedly attempted to run once they began to investigate. The wreck that killed the 22-year-old passenger was apparently caused when the 21-year-old driver somehow lost control of his vehicle. The car then crashed into a telephone pole and a steel post supporting a sign for a local college gym. The vehicle then ended up on a neighborhood lawn.…

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Woman arrested for alleged hit-and-run

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday October 28, 2014

The female victim of a hit-and-run in Massachusetts was pronounced dead on Oct. 24. The 26-year-old woman died at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center around 11 a.m. The incident occurred on the night of Oct. 22. Local reports claim that this is the sixth pedestrian accident to occur in Brockton since August. Following this most recent hit-and-run, police received a license plate number from a witness. Officers then found the vehicle that matched this license plate damaged and parked in a driveway. It was towed to police headquarters to be logged as evidence. Police also apprehended the 53-year-old woman whom…

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A fatal car accident steals more than the life of your loved one

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday October 24, 2014

Life is a series of never-ending ups and downs. While there is much joy in life's surprises, unexpected events can just as often cause terrible pain and suffering. Many Massachusetts families have had to endure the terrible tragedy of a fatal car accident. If you have personally endured this unspeakable tragedy, you may feel overwhelmed with not just the emotional pain but the monetary damages as well. Car accidents occur for many reasons, most of which are preventable. Some are the result of a drunken driver. Others may have been caused by a driver who was distracted, and still other accidents were the direct result of the actions of an…

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Traffic accidents injure millions in U.S.

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Friday October 24, 2014

As many Massachusetts drivers know, traffic accidents are the primary cause of injuries in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle accidents accounted for 33,000 deaths in 2012. In addition, 2.5 million people went to the emergency room that year, and 200,000 had to stay at the hospitals. Traffic accident injuries are estimated to result in $18 million in lifetime medical expenses, mostly due to ER visits and hospitalization, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most accidents involve either teens, young adults or drivers over 80. Drugs, alcohol and…

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Parents wait to see if son’s death was from failure to diagnose

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday October 22, 2014

A family is grieving the loss of their teenage son after he died during a basketball game. Purportedly, he had received a sports physical, but it is unclear whether a serious condition was overlooked. While many Massachusetts residents may have been a victim of a doctor's failure to diagnose, it is tragic when a mistake leads to the death of a loved one. The parents may have to wait several months before the final report is completed on what caused their 17-year-old to collapse and die. He was given clearance to play after undergoing the health examination. However, a doctor who was interviewed described the examination as a screening rather than…

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Massachusetts working to reduce teen driver accidents

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday October 21, 2014

In 2012, Massachusetts families mourned the loss of 39 drivers between the ages of 16 and 20. This was a higher percentage of teen driver accidents -- at 11 percent -- than the 9.6 percent average for the nation. However, there are programs aimed at reducing the number of overall accidents for this age group. In addition to a driver education program geared toward educating all drivers on the dangers of using a cell phone behind the wheel, there is another that goes beyond the traditional drivers' education classes. This particular class is modeled on a European course that focuses on defensive driving techniques. It also emphasizes skills…

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Causes and dangers of motorcycle accidents

On behalf of posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday October 20, 2014

Motorcycles can be very dangerous when a rider has limited protection. Helmets can save lives in some situations, but motorcyclists are still reportedly 35 times more likely to perish in a traffic accident than people in cars. Riders without a helmet are 40 percent more likely than ones without to die of a head injury during an accident. According to a 2009 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over half of fatal motorcycle accidents involve another vehicles. The report also shows that about 42 percent of motorcycle accidents involving just one other vehicle occur when the driver turns…

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