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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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Teen driver accidents: 3 teens hospitalized after accident

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Sunday May 10, 2015

Teenagers have relatively little experience driving on Massachusetts roadways. As a result, there are many precautions taken in order to help prevent teen driver accidents. For example, state law prohibits junior operators from having other minors in the car with them unless there is an adult over the age of 21 present in the vehicle. Despite this law, police claim that a teenage driver had two other teenagers with him when a fiery crash occurred that sent three people to the hospital. The accident happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. one night in early May. Witnesses claim that the car was…

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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 car accidents: Collision sends 5 to hospital

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Monday April 6, 2015

The vast majority of motorists on this country's roadways are safe drivers who strive to ensure their personal safety as well as the safety of their passengers and others. Unfortunately, unsafe drivers can cause serious car accidents that have devastating consequences for innocent people. For example, police allege that one Massachusetts man was driving under the influence of alcohol when he is believed to have caused an accident that sent five people to the hospital. The 41-year-old man was driving a sports utility vehicle at the time of the accident. Police say that he crossed into oncoming traffic, ultimately striking another SUV…

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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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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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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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