Motorcycle accidents can cause significant harm to victims and their families. An accident between two cars and a motorcycle recently killed a motorcycle rider, who was a member of the Air National Guard, in a nearby community in Massachusetts. The motorcycle accident...
Year: 2014
How serious is distracted driving?
Distracted driving frequently comes up as an important topic in today's society. This may cause some people to wonder just how serious a concern distracted driving is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine people are killed each day...
Head-on collision between truck and SUV kills woman
Truck accidents can have a shattering impact on the lives of victims. A semi truck accident about 90 minutes northeast of Worcester recently claimed the life of a 59-year old woman. The driver of the tractor trailer that crossed the median and struck the woman's SUV...
Motorcyclist injured while passenger vehicle driver flees
Motorcycle accident victims may receive help facing various challenges following a motorcycle collision. In a neighboring community an hour-and-a-half southeast of Worcester, a motorcyclist had to be transported to the hospital following a collision between a...
Truck accidents by the numbers
Massachusetts truck crash statistics may seem somewhat startling at first, but the legal process provides options for victims harmed in a truck accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that, 3,921 people were killed in 2012 by large trucks....
Truck rolls over onto passenger vehicle in Massachusetts
At times, sharing the roadways with trucks can be intimidating. A frightening truck accident in a nearby community recently illustrated this concern. The truck accident took place when a large dump truck rolled over onto a passenger vehicle while in the roadway. The...
A better understanding of wrongful death claims
Sadly, many families do not need statistics to tell them about the unfortunate impact of fatal car accidents. Following a fatal car accident, family members of victims may face unexpected financial challenges as a result of the accident. It is because of these...
Massachusetts bicyclist’s leg pinned in garbage truck accident
Recovery from a truck accident can be extensive which is why victims may need help with the damages suffered as the result of a truck accident. A garbage truck in neighboring Boston recently struck a bicyclist; following the accident, the bicyclist was trapped under...
Driver turns self in after fatal Massachusetts motorcycle crash
Under the law, family members of victims have different options to consider following a fatal accident. A recent motorcycle accident that occurred in a neighboring community southeast of Worcester left a motorcyclist dead. Initially a hit-and-run accident, the 26-year...
A look at Massachusetts’ dog-bite law
Animal attacks and dog bites are a serious concern throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by a dog each year; of that number, half of the victims are children. Of...