Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog
On June 12, the Boston Police Department received information about an injury accident involving a bicycle and a vehicle. Initial reports stated that the accident involved injury to the cyclist. This accident was reported to police around 7:10 in the evening and emergency personnel were sent to the scene quickly after hearing the news.
Officer Amanda Kennedy was one of the first people to arrive at the scene, and she took statements from those involved in the accident as well as from witnesses. The injured cyclist was given medical care, but the extent of their injury is still under review. However, no fatalities were reported. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident and whether the cyclist or vehicle was at fault. Traffic was directed around the scene and was cleared within the hour.
Injuries and Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can happen when we are not expecting them, and these accidents can be some of the most serious on roads. While accidents cannot be completely avoided, attentive driving can reduce the risk of an accident happening. It is vital for all drivers to remember they share the road with cyclists and need to look out for them by remaining attentive at all times. Bicyclists must also do their part to follow all traffic laws and remain conscious of their surroundings.
We wish recovery and healing to the injured person. Bike accidents can sometimes be major, and they can even cause fatalities in some cases. We must ask all drivers to remember to look out for cyclists and share the road with them, and those on bikes also have a responsibility to follow all traffic laws and do their part to prevent accidents from occurring. When victims are harmed, they can seek to recover their losses so they can heal from what happened and get back to their lives.
As involved members of the community who help people with similar cases, we know how dangerous some bike accidents can be. We at the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers are committed to raising awareness about the potential consequences of negligent driving and how these actions can keep our roads unsafe. As such, we are also committed to helping victims get the compensation they need so that they can heal.
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DISCLAIMER: Information provided in this post is not intended to be used as legal or medical advice, nor disrespect the victims or families in any way. We are providing this post for general information on everyday tragedies and presented in a manner to protect and honor the victims and their families. Minor differences can change the outcome of cases, based on jurisdictional laws. The information provided in this post should not be relied upon as legal or medical advice. We suggest seeking assistance from legal or medical professionals for your personal circumstance, when necessary.