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Massachusetts car accidents: Fatal crash under investigation

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday May 20, 2015

In driver's education courses, instructors emphasize the importance of being a defensive driver. Unfortunately, there are some car accidents that drivers are simply unable to avoid. Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating a fatal accident that involved three cars. The accident happened in May. Police reports indicate that a car driven by a 31-year-old woman slammed into the back of a sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman. The force of the collision pushed the second car into oncoming traffic, where it stuck a car driven by a 56-year-old man head on. The male driver and older female driver had to be extricated…

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Massachusetts car accidents: 4 injured, drag racing suspected

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday April 22, 2015

People often make imprudent choices in their lives for a variety of different reasons, with a variety of different outcomes. These decisions could, unfortunately, harm many people. For example, people who choose to engage in street racing could potentially cause harm to themselves as well as other users of the roadways if their actions result in car accidents. Police in Massachusetts believe that three people were recently sent to the hospital as a result of street racing. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. one night in mid-April. An ambulance returning from a call reportedly called in a report of two…

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Massachusetts auto accidents: Tires cause serious injury

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday March 2, 2015

Millions of people take to the country's roadways every day. Many are committed to safety and follow traffic laws and safety guidelines. These drivers can respond to a threat on the roadways in a way that will allow them to avoid an accident caused by the negligent actions of another party. Unfortunately, there are some auto accidents that even the best drivers cannot avoid. For example, one driver in Massachusetts was seriously injured after tires crashed through a windshield. The accident happened in February. According to police reports, the rear axle of a tractor-trailer became loose. As a result, the tires flew…

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Massachusetts car accidents: Collision sends 7 to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday February 26, 2015

The vast majority of people who get into the drivers' seats of cars know the rules of the road and are willing to obey them. Their goals, beyond arriving at their destinations, are to ensure their personal safety, as well as the safety of those around them by avoiding car accidents. Unfortunately, some people may not be as diligent. Even a split second of distraction to change the radio station or glance at a phone can cause a devastating accident. Police in Massachusetts are still investigating an accident that sent seven people to the hospital. The accident involved four cars. Police…

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Massachusetts auto accidents: Pregnant woman flown to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Thursday February 5, 2015

Women who are expecting have a million different things to worry about. They worry about how their baby is developing, how their food intake will impact the baby and if they will go into labor too early, among many other things. With all these things to be concerned about, auto accidents are probably low on the list. However, a pregnant woman was recently airlifted after a collision in Massachusetts. The accident happened late one afternoon in early February. Police say they discovered a pregnant woman who was trapped inside a sedan after a collision. Once extricated, the 21-year-old woman was transported…

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Massachusetts highway accidents: 2 injured in collision

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday February 3, 2015

Tractor-trailers serve a vital role in this country's economy by moving goods from place to place in a relatively efficient manner.  Many drivers are well-trained professionals who simply want to earn a living and preserve their own safety as well as the safety of those they may encounter on the roadways. Unfortunately, mistakes made by tractor-trailer drivers can result in serious highway accidents. For example, two people in Massachusetts suffered serious injuries in a collision with such a vehicle. The accident happened one night in late January. Police say that the 55-year-old driver of a tractor-trailer was attempting to turn left…

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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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Massachusetts police car accidents cause injuries and damages

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday October 15, 2014

Massachusetts residents likely are grateful for the services provided by the dedicated men and women who work as police officers. However, there are times when these same professionals inflict pain and suffering by causing serious car accidents -- whether on- or off-duty. There have been may lives irrevocably changed through these tragic collisions. According to the records, officers have been involved in approximately 1,800 wrecks during the past five year period. While numerous accidents can be blamed on other drivers, the officers are not without fault for many of them. The Massachusetts State Police have been liable for an estimated $3 million in damages…

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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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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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