Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

April 25, 2018

Patrice Vanleer Identified as Woman Killed by Car Pinning Her Against Building

The female victim of Sunday’s pedestrian car accident against a building has been identified as Patrice Vanleer.

Her husband exited their apartment to observe a car accident he had just heard, which occurred just a few feet from the building. He discovered that it was his wife that was injured in the crash. The vehicle pinned her against the building wall.

Patrice Valeer was 32-years-old and died at the hospital a day later, on Saturday April 22. The accident happened in Brockton at about 9 p.m.

April 25, 2018

Interstate 495 Crash Involving Horse Trailer Injures Two

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Two individuals in separate motor vehicles sustained injuries in a three-car accident on the northbound side of Interstate 495. The accident occurred late this afternoon. The collision occurred south of exit 46, near the Route 110 and Interstate 495 connector.

The drivers were transported to Lawrence General Hospital.

April 25, 2018

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Massachusetts

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Massachusetts state law is what controls the aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit that deals with who has the right to file the lawsuit in court. Typically, only immediate family members of the victim have standing to sue the person or entity that caused the death. But the definition of immediate family is something a court may have to decide in today’s more flexible familial standards.

For the most part, it is simple to determine the immediate family that will seek such a claim. These would be a spouse, including domestic partners, and children of the deceased.

A partner who is not married or registered domestic partner, may have to file a special request to the court to get permission to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The same special permission may be required for step children or parents. If you fall within one of these classifications, the other side will challenge your right to collect in a wrongful death lawsuit. This is why it is important to hire experienced Massachusetts personal injury attorneys for your case.

April 25, 2018

Injury Reported in Lynn Motor Vehicle Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Today it was reported that a motor vehicle accident occurred in the city of Lynn on Monday morning.

The report states that the accident happened at Dungeon Avenue and Walnut, and injuries were sustained.

The accident occurred at 7:40 a.m.

There are no further details identifying the victims or the extent of injuries.

April 25, 2018

Motorcycle Rider’s and Lane Splitting

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Motorcyclist in Massachusetts are not alone, they have protections in this state. Many of the bike accidents in this state occur because of negligent motor vehicle drivers.

However, protecting your rights after a collision may not be so easy since the insurance companies work diligently to minimize the settlements in these motorcycle claims.

The most important thing to know right away is that lane splitting is not legal in Massachusetts. “Lane splitting” happens when a motorcycle drives in between to side-by-side lanes of traffic that are each moving in the same direction – essentially riding in between two cars.

April 25, 2018

Three-Car Accident With Injuries in Saugus

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Police logs out today indicate that three people were transported to local area hospitals after a three–car collision in Saugus.

The accident occurred on Sunday, April 22 at 8:48 p.m. near Kowloon Restaurant located at 948 Broadway.

One person was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Two people were taken to Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

No further details were provided by law enforcement.

April 25, 2018

Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Personal injury Lawsuits

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

If you have sustained an injury on a job site, you have choices as to what actions to undertake for compensation.

The best way to make the best decision for your case is by consulting with an experienced workplace injury lawyer who can evaluate the details of your injury and help you fully understand your options.

Workers’ Compensation

April 25, 2018

Two-Car Accident with Injuries Reported in Saugus

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In police logs released today, it was reported that a two–car accident happened on Monday, April 23.

The two-car collision resulted in injuries to two individuals who were transported to Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

The accident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. at Belden Bly Bridge on the Salem Turnpike.

April 25, 2018

Southborough Car Accident Victim Taken to Hospital

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Police logs available today report that a motor vehicle accident happened on Monday, April 23.

The car accident happened at about 9:41 p.m.

Injuries were reported to the police, and the victims taken to the local hospital.

The accident occurred at Turnpike Road and Middle Road in Southborough.

No further details were released about the victims injuries or the extent of the injuries.

April 25, 2018

Lynn Murphy Jr Identified as Chilmark Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Police revealed today that Lynn Murphy Jr. was the 39-year-old Chilmark man in the fatal motorcycle crash yesterday evening.

Late Tuesday, April 24, he was declared dead at the scene. The motorcycle he was riding was involved in a collision on North Road according to the Chilmark Police Department.

The crash scene was near North Road and Brickyard Road at about 7 p.m.

Murphy’s was traveling westbound on North Road, when it veered off the road running into a pole and trees.

The crash inquiry is underway. There is no further information at this time about whether another vehicle was involved.