Pedestrian Accidents

Crosswalks were designed to give pedestrians safe places where they could cross roads. When in a crosswalk in Massachusetts, pedestrians generally have the right-of-way. In order to avoid a pedestrian accident, drivers are supposed to stop and allow pedestrians to safely cross. In mid-October, a 65-year-old man became the latest pedestrian victim who was struck while attempting to cross the road at a crosswalk. Apparently the gentleman and another man had just gotten off a bus and were crossing in the crosswalk. Both men were struck when a driver failed to stop for them. The 65-year-old man was killed, and the…

It seemed like a good idea at the time; a beautiful spring day is the perfect time to go for a walk with a loved one. Walking along a street is a daily activity for many Massachusetts families. It is a great way to get in some exercise and spend time with loved ones. Yet, when drivers do not adhere to the rules of the road, a devastating pedestrian accident can turn a relaxing walk into a tragedy for all involved. Several years ago, a 61-year-old Massachusetts man decided to go for a walk with his wife. As they were…

The idea of a hospital stay is typically not at the top of anyone's "to do" list. However, many Massachusetts residents end up spending at least several nights in a hospital at one time or another. While there, patients assume that they will receive proper care and that medical procedures will be completed in the proper manner. Unfortunately, as evidenced in a recent jury verdict in another state, medical mistakes can cause devastating results -- including brain injury. Over the Christmas holidays in 2013, a woman in another state was hospitalized and needed a catheter in her neck. On Christmas…

A Massachusetts license to operate a motor vehicle carries with it a number of responsibilities. These include following the laws of the road, adhering to posted signage and watching out for others who are on or beside the roadway. When all of this occurs, the likelihood of a pedestrian accident is minimized. Reports indicate that in 2015, a 61-year-old female driver hit an elderly gentleman who was attempting to cross the street in a crosswalk during daylight hours. When first responders arrived, they determined that the man was seriously injured. The gentleman was transported to a local hospital, but he did not…

Every single driver in Massachusetts has a responsibility to those with whom they come into contact while operating a motor vehicle. Part of this responsibility involves ensuring that any negligent actions do not cause harm to someone else. If harm is caused, the law requires that the driver remain on the scene to provide aid, even if that aid is only to call emergency responders to the scene. Police say that the driver of a car involved in a recent pedestrian accident did not stay at the scene. The accident happened one night in late May. Reports indicate that a 52-year-old male…

Accidents can happen at any time of the day. While many occur due to inattentiveness or a driver error, some can actually be a result of a person's deliberate intent to harm. Police appear to believe that the latter was the case in a recent incident in Massachusetts that sent two women to the hospital after they were hit by a car. A third woman was arrested. According to police reports, the incident occurred one afternoon on a day in April. Four women were allegedly standing in the street having a conversation. Unfortunately, their discussion is said to have turned into…

Traffic laws are created in order to protect the lives of all people. Failure to follow those laws can cause accidents that result in harm in unexpected ways. For example, Massachusetts police say that two cars that were drag racing caused a pedestrian accident that sent one person to the hospital. Police are still searching for the drivers involved in the incident. According to reports, the incident happened one evening in mid-March. Police say that the drivers of two vehicles were drag racing just prior to the accident. One of the drivers allegedly lost control of one of the vehicles, causing it…

While people in Massachusetts experience snow on a fairly regular basis, they often do not let it impede their lives. Officials work to ensure that roads and sidewalks are clear, and many people continue their daily routines, including going for walks around their neighborhood. Unfortunately, one man was recently killed in a pedestrian accident allegedly caused by a snow plow. Reports indicate that the man was a short distance from his house at the time of the accident. According to reports, he was struck by a town sidewalk snow plow. The 89-year-old victim was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital.…

There are some incidents so horrible that they are difficult to fathom. Unfortunately, reports indicate that one woman in Massachusetts has recently gone through such an experience. Police claim that she was dragged for three miles after she was hit by a car. The incident happened during the early morning hours of a day in early February. Police say that a sports utility vehicle driven by a 44-year-old woman struck a married couple as they walked in Massachusetts. The 56-year-old man was reportedly found near the scene of the collision. While he suffered serious injuries, he is expected to survive. Unfortunately,…

A car accident always has the potential to seriously injure those involved. However, a pedestrian accident involving a motor vehicle typically has a much higher chance of serious injuries because pedestrians have no protection from the faster, heavier vehicles. Unfortunately, one man in Massachusetts was recently killed in such an incident, which resulted in criminal charges filed against the driver of the vehicle that allegedly struck him. Reports indicate that the accident happened in January. Police claim that a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old man struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian. The victim reportedly suffered severe injuries to his torso and head. Rescue…