July 3, 2018

Worcester, MA – Accident on Gates Lane Causes Injuries

Worcester, MA (July 3, 2018) – Police in Worcester responded to a handful of personal injury car accidents across the city on Tuesday. One of these accidents took place in the 1 block of Vale Street. This call came in to police dispatchers around 2:00 pm Tuesday afternoon regarding a multiple vehicle crash with injuries to the affected drivers.

Patrol officers responded to the scene amid reports of the accident. At least one person did sustain injuries in the crash, as confirmed by police reports. The extent of injuries as well as the condition of the injured victims is not known at the time of this report. This accident is still under investigation by the Worcester police and no official cause of the crash has been released at this time.

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July 3, 2018

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Law

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

When we go to the doctor seeking treatment we expect to leave with solutions to our pressing medical problems. However, in some cases, the doctor or other member of the medical team makes an error which causes devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has experienced an injury during the course of any type of medical treatment, you may be entitled to bring a medical malpractice claim under Massachusetts Law.

Medical Malpractice Consequences

According to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, over 400,000 people die in our country every year as a result of errors in medical treatment. This does not include the thousands more who survive but are left with serious and debilitating injuries.

July 3, 2018

Drug Related OUIs in Massachusetts

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

When people think of an OUI they typically associate it with alcohol. While alcohol is probably the most commonly used and abused impairing substance, we are seeing a large increase in the number of OUIs which are drug-related. Drug-related OUIs include abuse of prescription medication such as opiates and benzos as well as illegal controlled substances like heroin, cocaine and marijuana.

Report Reveals Marijuana OUI Numbers

A new report revealed a percentage of Massachusetts residents are high on marijuana behind the wheel.

July 3, 2018

July 4th Safe Driving Tips

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The July 4th holiday is a great time to celebrate our country’s independence with friends and family. From backyard barbecues to family gatherings, pool parties and fireworks, there is lots to do on this day. However, as with any holiday the roadways will be more congested than usual with holiday travelers and driver safety should be top priority for motorists this week.

Sobering Statistics

Based on a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the deadliest day for traffic crashes throughout the year is actually July 4th. Over a four year period spanning from 2010 until 2014, the Institute found that an average of 118.4 motor vehicle deaths occur on July 4 every year. The national average day during that same time period was about 90 fatalities on our nation’s roadways.

July 3, 2018

Shelburne, MA – Route 2 Driver Killed in Collision Identified

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Shelburne, MA (July 3, 2018) – Yesterday we reported on a serious head on collision which occurred on Route 2 in Shelburne, Massachusetts. In that crash, one driver was rushed to the hospital for emergency medical treatment. Unfortunately, we have now learned that the driver has passed away from their injuries.

Police in Shelburne have identified the driver as 58 year old Thomas Gadmoski. Gadomski’s residence is not known at this time. Gadomski and another vehicle were traveling on Route 2 Sunday morning when they collided leaving both drivers with serious injuries. The other driver remains hospitalized at Bay State Medical Center in serious condition. Route 2 was closed for over 5 hours Sunday while police investigated and cleared the wreckage.

The accident investigation is still ongoing. Officers with the Shelburne police as well as the Massachusetts State Police Reconstruction Team are continuing to put together a cause for the crash. It is not known whether charges will be filed for the crash.

July 3, 2018

East Sandwich, MA – Motorcycle Operator Airlifted Following Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

East Sandwich, MA (July 3, 2018) – A medical helicopter was called to the scene of a serious accident on Monday in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. The accident happened around 6:30 pm on Route 6A at Ploughed Neck Road. There, police say a motorcyclist was traveling along when he collided with a UPS delivery truck. Sandwich Police and Fire Department officials came to the scene. Sandwich Fire Department Captain Robert Black reported that the motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in the crash. A medical helicopter was called in to airlift the motorcyclist to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston for treatment.

Police have not said how the accident occurred as they continue to investigate. Neither the motorcyclist nor the UPS driver have been identified. More information will be relayed should it later become available.

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July 3, 2018

Harwich Port, MA – Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Vehicle

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Harwich Port, MA (July 3, 2018) – A bicyclist in Harwich Port, Massachusetts was struck by a car on Monday while riding along Route 28 and Sisson Road. The collision occurred around 5:00 pm. Harwich police report that the woman is from Russia and is in town working on the Cape for the summer season. Police did not release the woman’s name or the name of the driver involved in the crash.

Paramedics arrived on scene. The woman, who was visibly shaken from the crash, was treated and later transported to Cape Cod Hospital for additional evaluation. Her condition is not known at this time. Police have not said how the accident occurred or whether they intend to charge the driver for the crash. The crash investigation is still ongoing at the Harwich Police Department.

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July 2, 2018

Worcester, MA – Injuries Reported in Hammond Street Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 2, 2018) – Injuries were reported in a Sunday afternoon that occurred on Hammond Street in Worcester. The accident call came in to police around 3:00 pm regarding an accident with injuries in the 1 block of Hammond Street. Police responded to the call and found at least one person suffering from injuries sustained in the collision. Additional units, including medical workers, also responded to the scene. The injured victim was treated for their injuries on scene.

The severity of injuries are unknown at this time but there is no indication that they are life-threatening. Police are still investigating this crash and have not released any additional details.

Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorneys

July 2, 2018

Fitchburg, MA – Woman Charged With OUI After Striking Girl

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Fitchburg, MA (July 2, 2018) – A woman has been charged with OUI after striking a 5 year old girl Sunday night in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. A large number of children were playing in an area on Redman Street when a 2000 Ford Explorer came through the area at a high rate of speed. The Explorer struck the 5 year old girl, who was injured in the crash. The girl was transported to UMass Hospital for her injuries. The injuries are not life-threatening and it is believed at this time that the girl will make a full recovery from the crash.

The driver, identified as 55 year old Lori A. Bancroft of Pepperell is facing an OUI charge stemming from the crash. Police say Bancroft was wearing two fentanyl patches at the time of the collision. A third patch was found inside her vehicle. Officers describe her as unsteady on her feet and drifting in and out of consciousness. She was taken to jail and later released on a $500 cash bail.

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July 2, 2018

Norwood, MA – Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash with Car

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Norwood, MA (July 2, 2018) – A Monday afternoon motorcycle ride turned tragic for one person in Norwood, Massachusetts. At 1:18 pm, officers and emergency rescue workers were dispatched to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on Route 1 North. The roadway was immediately shut down as officers investigated the crash.

The motorcyclist was pinned underneath the car following the collision and had to extricated, according to the Norwood Fire Department. A medical flight helicopter was quickly called in due to the serious nature of the crash. The helicopter transported the injured motorcycle rider to a hospital in Boston for treatment. There is no word on the motorcyclist’s condition at this time or what may have caused the crash.

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