Monthly Archives: October 2017

Fatal car accident claims life of Massachusetts teen

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday October 31, 2017

Motor vehicle collisions can happen within seconds. This is why it is so important for drivers to remain aware of their surroundings. Tragically, a Massachusetts teenager was recently involved in a fatal car accident as she was crossing the road. According to authorities, the young woman was crossing the street during her lunch break. Recent rainy weather made the road slick, causing her to slip as she crossed. Reports indicate that she had crossed the first lane and was attempting to avoid a car coming from the right when she fell. That car then struck her while she was on…

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Massachusetts worker seriously injured on the job by chainsaw

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Wednesday October 25, 2017

Workplace accidents can happen in any number of ways. Those regularly performing tasks involving manual labor may be at a higher risk of injury than those who do not. One Massachusetts tree worker was recently severely injured on the job while using a chainsaw. Few details have been released regarding the cause of the incident. However, reports indication that the accident occurred while the worker was cutting trees at a local condominium complex. For reasons that are still unclear, the chainsaw he was using caught in his clothing. The blade of the chainsaw cut into the upper portion of the man's leg.…

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Massachusetts car accidents: Driver injured in truck rollover

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday October 17, 2017

Commercial trucks are a vital part of many businesses and account for a significant number of the vehicles regularly traveling on roadways. However, due to their size, these trucks can cause serious injuries when they are involved in car accidents. A Massachusetts woman was recently hurt in such an incident. Few details of the crash have been released at this time. Reports indicate that a semi truck and a car collided, though officials are still investigating what factors led to the collision. The crash appeared to have also knocked down a nearby utility pole, which fell on top of both vehicles. According to…

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Massachusetts pedestrian suffers serious injuries in car crash

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday October 12, 2017

Some motor vehicle accidents can be trivial. When pedestrians are involved, however, collisions are often much more dangerous and result in serious injuries. One Massachusetts pedestrian is lucky to be alive after getting hurt in a recent crash. According to police, the driver was traveling south in the left lane when his vehicle hit the victim. Reports show that the pedestrian came into contact with the hood and lower windshield of the car. The force of the impact sent the victim airborne, where he then landed in the northbound lane. Further details of the accident have not yet been released. The victim reportedly suffered…

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Massachusetts pedestrian suffers serious injuries in car crash

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday October 12, 2017

Some motor vehicle accidents can be trivial. When pedestrians are involved, however, collisions are often much more dangerous and result in serious injuries. One Massachusetts pedestrian is lucky to be alive after getting hurt in a recent crash. According to police, the driver was traveling south in the left lane when his vehicle hit the victim. Reports show that the pedestrian came into contact with the hood and lower windshield of the car. The force of the impact sent the victim airborne, where he then landed in the northbound lane. Further details of the accident have not yet been released. The victim reportedly suffered…

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2 Massachusetts boys hit by a car

On behalf of posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Tuesday October 10, 2017

Car accidents involving pedestrians rarely produce favorable results. Many pedestrians tragically suffer severe injuries or even death when hit by a car. One young boy was injured and another killed in a recent accident in Massachusetts. According to police, the two boys were crossing the street at the time of the collision. As they crossed, they were struck by a car. Authorities reported that the driver of that vehicle fled the scene following the accident. Police are currently still investigating the events leading up to the crash. After being taken to the hospital, one of the boys sadly passed away…

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Massachusetts factory worker severely injured on the job

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Friday October 6, 2017

Various safety precautions are required at Massachusetts workplaces. Should companies fail to implement these safety measurements, workers are often more likely to become injured on the job. One Massachusetts business is being investigated after an employee recently suffered a traumatic injury at work. Few details of the accident have been released at this time. Officials stated that Boston Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident at M.F. Foley Co., Inc., a Massachusetts seafood plant. Upon arrival, they found an employee whose arm had been severed. The victim was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. The cause of the accident was not…

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Workers’ compensation could aid families of deceased workers

On behalf of posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday October 3, 2017

There may be many different ways a Massachusetts construction accident can happen. Sometimes these incidents may occur in ways that no one can anticipate. When a worker faces a serious injury or is killed on the job, the worker or his or her family is entitled to file for workers' compensation or death benefits. A family in another state may consider filing after a man was killed in an explosion on the job. Officials state that the man was doing painting work on a home under construction when an explosion occurred. Witnesses claim that they heard the blast and saw the fire…

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