Personal Injury

April 20, 2018

Increased Car Accidents on 420 due to Drivers Under the Influence

Due to a rise in deadly car accidents on April 20th around 4:20 p.m., a sort of holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, Massachusetts law enforcement asks drivers to exercise caution on today.

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, marijuana dispensaries are set to open in the next few months across the state.

However, law enforcement have been against the legalization since 2016 and continue to alert drivers that operating a motor vehicle while under the influence is still illegal. It is also incredibly dangerous. The Governor’s office released a statement advising the public of the following:

“Driver responsibility plays a huge role in keeping our roads safe – whether we’re talking about marijuana or alcohol – and we want to remind drivers not to take the wheel if they are impaired in any way.”

April 20, 2018

Here’s Why Slip-and-Fall Accident Happen

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Numerous people across the state will visit the emergency room annually for help due to slip-and-fall accidents. Some injuries will not be serious and after some quick treatment they’ll be on their way will not result in a hospital stay. However, other injuries can be severe such as fractures, breaks or even a fatality. Hundreds of slip-and-fall accidents can take a financial toll on the victim and his or her family. The most common reasons for this accident are the condition of surfaces and the lack of job training at the businesses.

Slip-and-fall accidents happen when the walking surfaces are left in an unsafe condition, like with water or other liquids. This is because of failure to maintain the surface, like removing the hazard timely. The surface can also be unsafe due to the weather, such as tracked-in snow. Even an attempt to do the right thing, like keep floors clean, can result in an accident. When signs are not posted to notify guests that the floor is slippery a dangerous accident can occur.

A walking surface that is not level is also cause for concern. Carpeting that is fraying or cracks and potholes can cause a slip-and-fall accident. The law mandates that property owners keep their land safe for guests who are invited onto the property. This means clearing any potential dangers.

April 20, 2018

Do These Tips Really Prevent Car Accidents?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

As a motor vehicle driver, you have a duty under the law to keep yourself, your passengers, and the public safe. Driving lessons may have been something you had a long time ago, but it is those principles you need to keep in mind each day.

However, some of the things you think you learned may not be tips that actually keep you safe.

Some “safe driving” habits are actually the reason that certain injuries take place. Therefore, it is important to understand these things to prevent injuries.

April 20, 2018

Traffic Backed up on I-90 in Chicopee Due to Fire

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Traffic was delayed on the Mass Pike traveling eastbound in Chicopee because of a brush fire.

According to Massachusetts State Police Trooper reports, the fire could be seen near Exit 6.

There are no further details on whether vehicles were involved, or if any injuries were sustained due to an accident.

April 19, 2018

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Palmer

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Earlier today the entire westbound Mass Pike highway was closed in Palmer due to a multi-vehicle accident.

Massachusetts State Police confirm a collision occurred close to a construction zone after Exit 8.

Traffic was held up for a couple of miles in the afternoon because of the lane closures.

April 19, 2018

City of Lawrence Resident Steven Martin Dies in Head-On Car Collision

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Reports out today indicate that a Lawrence male was declared deceased at the site of a head-on collision in Haverhill Wednesday evening.

Essex district attorney’s office, reveals, 52-year-old Steven Martin passed away in the 8:22 p.m. accident.

According to reports, Martin was driving his 1999 Acura on River Road close to its intersection of Fletcher Avenue at the moment of the accident.

The driver of the other car, a 2011 Ford Fiesta, sustained minimal injuries. The 44-year-old Haverhill female was attended to at Holy Family Hospital.

The accident remains under review and no criminal citations have been issued.

April 19, 2018

Drinking Wells Safe to Drink From, Near Truck Accident, Gasoline Spill Caused by Springfield Man (Update)

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Drinking wells, near the April 9 oil spill around I-91 of North Thompsonville, in Enfield are safe for drinking, according to health inspectors.

They were evaluated after a fuel tanker collided, rolled over and dumped over 2,500 gallons of gasoline on the southbound Exit 49 ramp of I-91 of the Massachusetts state line.

A government spokesperson stated that the wells had been safe since April 13 The spokesperson also revealed that a private agency — ATC — is keeping on eye on the drinking water as well. ATC is filing reports with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

According to Massachusetts law enforcement, the collision occurred after 1 p.m. on April 9. The driver of the truck was Jonathan Andrew Edwards, 32, of West Springfield, Massachusetts. He did not to clear the ramp’s bend. The truck rolled, ending up on the right shoulder.

April 19, 2018

SUV Crashes into Brockton Gas Station, Cars, Causing Injury

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A terrifying car collision at a gas station in Brockton put one individual in the hospital with injuries.

The cameras inside the Gas Depot station recorded the full accident. In the video, a dark car is seen entering the station when a black Sport Utility Vehicles speeds in, rams into a couple of gas pumps and stops on the top of the dark car.

The accident, occurred at approximately 10 a.m. today and did not result in more casualties.

Brockton Fire officials who arrived on scene report that a third vehicle was also smashed into on Main Street in connection to this accident. Only the three individuals were involved.

Fortunately, not one of the gas tanks ignited and no one was run over. Law enforcement will begin an inquiry into the reason for the accident.

April 19, 2018

Pedestrian Fatality in Hartford

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A pedestrian was killed in an accident around 6 a.m. today in Hartford.

The collision was at Groton and Wyllys Streets. The pedestrian was identified as Luis Torres, a Hartford man in his 50s. First responders discovered him on scene suffering from severe injuries. He was transported to Hartford Hospital where he died.

It was a nearly 30-year-old female East Hartford resident that was driving the vehicle. She was traveling on Wyllys Street. She did not leave the accident, and is making herself available to law enforcement inquiry. Traffic was backed up to Columbus Boulevard as a result of the accident.

There is an ongoing inquiry by Hartford Accident Reconstruction detectives.

April 19, 2018

How Back and Neck Injuries Are Caused by Auto Accidents

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car impact collisions tend to cause severe injuries to the neck and back of the driver and passengers. The entire body, while sitting in the car, will violently jerk forward during a car crash. When the vehicle comes to a sudden stop, the body is slammed back into place. This takes a great toll on the back and neck.

The sudden jolt the body experiences in this scenario is known as whiplash which mainly affects the spine. The spine is only responsible for keeping you upright, it has not evolved to sustain impact the force of which a car crash can generate.

These kinds of injuries can really disrupt our daily routines. In the course of your insurance claim or Massachusetts personal injury lawsuit, you may come across discussion of these injuries identified as disc injuries and facet joint injuries.