Articles Posted in Car Accidents

Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers often present additional complications that are not seen in a typical car accident lawsuit.  One of the reasons for this is that the driver may or may not be found. In some cases, the driver gets away and is never seen again.  This does not mean you can’t file a case, but you will need to speak with your car accident lawyer about what is known as uninsured motorist (UM) car accident claim.

roadIn some cases, the hit-and-run driver is later found by the police and arrested, which will allow you to file a traditional car accident lawsuit. In one case, a commuter train hit the alleged hit-and-run driver as he was fleeing from the scene of the car accident, according to a recent news article from the Boston Globe. Continue reading

If you are involved in a car accident, it can be a very traumatic experience. Knowing what to do, assuming you are physically able to do so, can help make things go a lot smoother and help you to obtain a full and appropriate financial recovery for any damages and personal injury suffered in a crash that was not your fault.

carcrash51A recent article from Open Road takes a look at some of the things you should do following a car accident.  One of the first things you should do is to get out of harm’s way.  If your car is on fire and you can get out, you to this right way. If you are injured, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Continue reading

According to a recent news article from the New York Daily News, National Football League (NFL) running back Isaiah Pead just lost part of his leg in a serious car accident.  Pead had played three games for the Miami Dolphins this season before he was cut and released from the team.  While it had not been clear whether another team would pick him up in the future, it now appears certain that his NFL career is over as result of this serious car accident.

porscheAuthorities reported the 26-year-old Pead was driving his 2011 Cadillac when he lost control of the vehicle.  At that point, he crashed through a metal guardrail and drove off the side of the interstate highway on which he was traveling.  It is believed that he was driving at a high rate of speed at the time he lost control. Continue reading

Chicopee, Massachusetts is home to Westover Air Reserve Base, which was the site of fatal car accident that result in two dead, according to a recent news report from NECN.  The driver was operating the vehicle outside of the base when it allegedly crashed into the parameter fence, hit a cement truck and burst into flames.

airplaneThe Massachusetts State Police (MSP) stated immediately afterward they were investigating cause of this deadly crash but quickly issued a statement saying there is no indication that this was in any way related to an act of terrorism, but the investigation is still underway.  Continue reading

A 31-year-old Massachusetts woman recently killed in a traffic accidnet was still reeling from the loss of her 40-year-old half-brother, according to a recent news report from the Boston Globe.  He died from an illness in September 2016.   She had just gotten a tattoo on her wrist with his name and astrological sign.

wrong-wayShe said that looking at the tattoo helped keep him alive.  This was two weeks before she herself died in a tragic Middleboro car accident. On that day, she reportedly got in her 2011 Infiniti and got on Interstate 495.  However, for reasons that are not fully known at this time, she entered via the off-ramp and began traveling in the wrong direction. Continue reading

According to WWLP 22 News, a 68-year-old man from Westfield, Massachusetts died recently after he was involved in a serious car crash.  There were multiple witnesses to the deadly car crash who called 911.

caraccident3Authorities reported defendant ran a red traffic light at a major intersection and broadsided another car that was turning into the intersection.  The victim was in the car that was allegedly broadsided by defendant. Continue reading

When a 30-ton fire truck crashes into a line of cars, it is not hard to imagine that there would be a lot of damage and multiple people injured.  This is exactly what happened recently, according to a news article from News 5 Boston.

mQo4CWyBoston Fire Department (BFD) officials have said the fire apparatus involved in the crash (Engine No. 7) was responding to a report of smoke at the time and had all lights, sirens and other emergency equipment in operation at the time of the accident. The call was on Boylston Street in downtown Boston, and the engine was approaching the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Dartmouth Street when witnesses heard what they described as a very loud bang and then some more crashing sounds. Continue reading

According to a recent news article from News 7 Boston, what police are describing as a “major” traffic accident resulted in one fatality.  There are photographs (not pictured here) of the car that appears to be upside down and completely engulfed in flames taken by witnesses.

car-fire-1346381Authorities have said the deadly Milford crash occurred when the vehicle portrayed in the photographs began driving in a very erratic manner. As the driver was allegedly operating the motor vehicle erratically, the car managed to flip over onto its roof and then suddenly burst into flames. Continue reading

These days, just about everyone is familiar with Uber or Lyft.  These ridesharing services have become a lot more popular over the past few years and are even replacing public transportation and taxis for many people. While these ridesharing apps and vehicles can make things a lot simpler in some ways, they can also make things somewhat more complicated if there is a Boston car accident.

car accidentAccording to a recent news article from The Boston Herald, two victims were rushed to the hospital after an Uber car crashed into a brick wall in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. This serious Boston car accident occurred around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Grove and Myrtle streets. Fortunately, the wall was in stable enough condition for the car to be removed without it collapsing, per the orders of a building inspector who was called to the scene to assess any immediate risks of a structure collapse. Continue reading

According to a recent news article from ESPN, Max Holloway, a defensive lineman on the Boston College football team several years ago, was recently killed in a car accident.  Holloway was the son of former NFL athlete, Brian Holloway, who played six seasons for the New England Patriots in the 1980s. He was 26 years old at the time of his death.

football-kick-1534163Authorities have said the accident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m., resulted in Holloway’s death when his slammed into a telephone pole and then flipped into the area and ended up crashing through a closed garage door of a house near the utility pole.  The police are still investigating the cause of this fatal car accident and have not offered any more information. Continue reading

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