June 17, 2018

One Killed in Tractor Trailer Collision on I-84

Authorities were called to a crash on I-84 at approximately 12:30 am Sunday morning. Upon arrival they discovered a collision between a tractor trailer and two other vehicles. Both sides of the roadway were immediately closed for investigation.

According to state police, they located a tractor trailer in a ditch headed toward a set of trees on the eastbound side of the highway. The other vehicle involved in the crash flipped over and landed upside down against a concrete barrier located in the highway median. Sadly, at least one person died and another person suffered injuries from the crash. Officials have not released the identities of anyone involved in the accident. Approximately 80 gallons of fuel leaked out from the trailer after the crash. State hazmat teams were called in to clean up the spill. The highway was closed for about 12 hours while police investigated. The road was reopened at about 12;30 pm this afternoon.

Semi Truck Accidents

June 16, 2018

Motorcyclists Injured in I-93 Collision

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A weekend collision on Interstate 93 near exit 3 left two motorcyclists injured. The collision was reported to authorities on Saturday morning at around 10:00 am. First responders rushed to the scene of the crash. Upon their arrival, they discovered two motorcyclists lying in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. Both motorcyclists were located in the high speed lane of the highway.

Firefighters from the Salem fire department responded to the crash. They found one motorcyclist lying on the ground against a guardrail. The second motorcyclist was lying just north of the first. One patient is described as having multiple abrasions which are not considered life threatening. The second is described as having lower back and lower leg injuries, along with multiple abrasions. It is unclear if the second man’s injuries are life-threatening.

Both patients were transported to a Boston hospital as the investigation of the crash remained ongoing. The current condition of the victims has not been revealed. Authorities have also not identified either motorcyclist in the crash.

June 16, 2018

Pedestrian Accident with Injuries in Boston

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Police in Boston responded to a pedestrian vs. car accident on Friday afternoon. The accident took place just prior to 4:00 pm. Boston police officer Dennis Moore was on duty at the time and received the dispatch call. Officer Moore quickly rushed to the scene. Upon his arrival, he discovered a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was suffering from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. It is not clear if the pedestrian was in a crosswalk when the collision occurred.

Officer Moore called for emergency medical assistance. The pedestrian was treated for injuries on scene. No further details are available regarding the pedestrian’s injuries at this time. The driver and pedestrian were not immediately identified. Officer Moore’s investigation of the crash remains ongoing at this time. Neither the driver of the vehicle nor the pedestrian have been identified by police. If we receive any further information regarding this accident we will update you as soon as possible.

Boston Pedestrian Accidents

June 15, 2018

Pickup Truck Hits Moped in Boston

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A moped was hit by a truck at approximately 9:00 pm on Thursday night. The crash occurred on east 8th street in Boston. That is when the moped attempted to make a turn from a side street onto 8th street. The pickup truck collided with the moped shortly after it made the turn. The force of the collision threw the moped riders, identified only as two teenage girls, into the air several feet before the landed on the ground. The moped was crushed in the collision.

The two moped riders are in a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver remained on scene to speak with police. No charges have been issued at this time and police continue to investigate.

Boston Car Accidents

May 5, 2018

Man Charged After Jumping on Hood of School Bus

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A man was caught on a dashcam video jumping onto the hood of a school bus on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton. That man is now facing summons on multiple charges.

The man is 42 and from Dorchester. His name has not been released by the police at this time. He is being charged with disorderly conduct, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and more.

State police have also submitted a request that his license be suspended or revoked.

April 20, 2018

Drowsy Driving is Impaired Driving

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hundreds of accidents occur annually due to driver’s falling asleep at the wheel. Drowsy driving causes severe impacts. Truck drivers are more likely to be involved accident due to lack of sleep because of the inherent nature of the job.

The only way to be the most alert as a driver is to get sufficient sleep. Drowsy driving is more common than you think. Drivers across the country drive after a late night at work, or staying out all night for a party. Many drivers have experienced the effects of drowsy driving when they find they have nodded off for a split second. They jump to alertness when other driver’s honk their horns or they sense the car veering off-road.

Truck drivers who have to drive for long periods of time have a far more increased risk of an accident that non-commercial drivers. When one truck driver is involved in an accident due to impaired driving, it does not just affect one other non-commercial driver but possibly half of a dozen due to the size of the truck.

April 14, 2018

Fictions Surrounding the Personal Injury Case

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The attorneys at the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers want to eliminate the fictions and misunderstandings that pervade the personal injury clients world before they come into our offices. Depending on your misunderstandings of personal injury matters during your case can actually harm the attorney’s ability to be successful on your behalf.

Potentially less severe injuries: Thinking you do not have to report a less severe injury to law enforcement. False! Report every pain and bruise. Anything you leave out can come back to haunt you and diminish your credibility.

Uninsured motorists: Thinking that you cannot pursue compensation because the other driver was not insured. False! If you are insured, your own insurance can cover your bills and compensate your pain and suffering. This depends on your policy.

March 19, 2018

Birth Injuries in Massachusetts: Medical Malpractice and the Risk of Birth Defects

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

MassLive is reporting Massachusetts is included in the Center for Disease Control’s study of birth defects related to the Zika virus.

CDC data suggests 3 of of every 1,000 babies born in 15 states, including Massachusetts, had a birth defect possibly related to the Zika virus in 2016. Primarily contracted from mosquitos, the virus can be transmitted through the placenta, leading to pregnancy complications and birth defects.

The number of birth defects in the U.S. is a startling problem. The federal government estimates a baby is born with a defect every 4.5 minutes in the United States, affecting 120,000 babies each year.

March 14, 2018

Are Sunroofs Safe? Feature Grows in Popularity, But Regulations Stagnant

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

More than a dozen years ago, a teenager was paralyzed in a single-vehicle crash after being thrown from the closed sunroof of her sport utility vehicle. She and her family filed Hankins v. Ford in a federal court in Mississippi, alleging her severe personal injuries were the result of a defective sunroof that was unreasonably dangerous and defendant car maker was negligent in failing to warn them of the risk.

The case dragged on for years, but ultimately ended with Ford prevailing under the argument that there is no government regulation that requires a sunroof (even one that is closed) to keep occupants inside a vehicle, particularly in the event of a rollover crash.

Fast-forward to today, and there are still no government regulations that require sunroofs to be safer, despite the fact that there are hundreds of ejections via sunroof every single year. Continue reading

November 28, 2015

Woman Injured by Deer in Hunting Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

While it is not the favorite pastime of everyone in the greater Boston area, deer hunting is actually quite popular in much of Massachusetts and throughout New England. As we find ourselves in hunting season, it is not surprising to hear about hunting accidents on the news. While not every routine accident will make the news, some capture the public attention more than others.

According to a recent news feature from M Live, one woman, who is not a hunter, was apparently walking through a plowed-over cornfield with her daughter when her daughter saw a deer through her binoculars. It was a buck deer that they assumed had been shot and was dead. At this point, she decided they should take the deer and use the meat to feed the family. It is not unheard of for a hunter to shoot a deer, but the deer gets away only to die a short time later. Continue reading