Blog Posts in July, 2014

Police ask for community help in car accident investigation

When an automobile accident takes place in Massachusetts, a series of events quickly follow. Emergency responders are often the first to arrive at the scene, and they work to provide medical care to those injured in the car accident. Next, police arrive and begin immediately assessing the scene. Police look for evidence that demonstrates how the crash occurred. This may include an examination of ...

Victims' families pursue justice after deadly car accident

In Massachusetts, a man is under evaluation to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial for a deadly car accident. His attorney claims that he suffers from many mental issues, but the families of those injured or killed in this particular car accident are fighting hard to ensure that this man is brought to justice. The car accident left one man dead and twin sisters seriously injured. ...

Arraignment for furniture movers involved in fatal car crash

Many Massachusetts readers will recall a horrific accident that took place last fall in Longmeadow. The car crash ended the life of a teenage boy and was the result of couch cushions entering the roadway from another vehicle. The incident led to increased public awareness of the responsibilities that drivers have to ensure that their cargo is sufficiently secured before taking to the roads. In a ...

Bicyclist suffers serious injury when knocked down by large truck

People on bicycles are naturally vulnerable on Massachusetts roads. Even when a bicycle rider wears a helmet, only his or her head is protected while leaving the rest of the body exposed. When a cyclist is knocked down by a truck, it is not uncommon for a serious injury -- or worse -- to result. A group of construction workers at Symphony Hall on Massachusetts Avenue recently witnessed a woman on ...

Man dies and 3 injured in car accident in Massachusetts

Strong emotions can cause people to lose focus, which can be dangerous when behind the wheel of a car. One man may have been behind the wheel after becoming distraught when he was involved in a recent car accident in Massachusetts. The accident resulted in at least one person dying from injuries suffered in the collision. The 55-year-old man had left a house party visibly distraught, according to ...