download-4A single-vehicle accident can be every bit as serious as a crash involving multiple cars.  Some people think that single vehicle accidents mean that the driver is always at fault and that there is nothing they can to recover for their injuries, including pain and suffering, medical bills and missed time from work.   That is simply not true.

Many factors beyond the control of the driver can lead to single vehicle collisions,including poor weather conditions, road conditions, and defects in your vehicle either from the manufacturer or from a negligent repair by a mechanic.  Any of these problems may have caused your accident and injuries. At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, our Boston accident attorneys have helped many clients recover for their injuries sustained in single-vehicle accidents and can help you as well.

Single vehicle accidents are more common than you may think. Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveal that approximately 55 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths in 2016 occurred in single-vehicle crashes. In many states, that number climbs to over 60 perecent. Some common examples of such accidents include but are not limited to: running off the road, debris in the roadway, a dangerous object left in the road, poor road repairs and evasive maneuvers to avoid crashes with another driver.

download-3Reports of a hit and run were received by the Worcester Police Department on Thursday evening.  The first call came in to the department around 6:00 pm.  The caller advised police of a hit and run accident involving injury that occurred in the 1 block of Chandler Street.  Chandler Street is located on the west side of the city, just west of downtown.

Worcester police investigated the accident and confirmed that the driver responsible for the crash left the scene.  Police did take a report in this matter and are still investigating how the crash occurred and are trying to find the responsible suspect.  An immediate search of the area yielded no results.  The search for the suspect remains active at this time.  No word on the condition of injuries sustained in the crash.

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I-95 Crash Causes Traffic BackupWorcester Police officers were dispatched to the scene of an injury accident on Thursday evening.  The accident occurred in the 100 block of Eastern Avenue.  At least two vehicles were traveling on Eastern when they collided with one another, resulting in damage to the vehicles as well as injuries.  The injuries required the assistance of medical personnel who arrived on scene shortly after the accident to provide first aid and medical treatment to victims.

Worcester Police have opened an accident file under report number 2018000067486 while this crash investigation remains active.  To date, there is no indication that police will charge either of the parties involved for their role in the accident.  There is no indication on the extent of injuries or whether the injuries are considered serious or life-threatening.  At this time, we do not believe that is the case but will update this story if other information comes to light.

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Billerica Head-On Collision InjuriesAlthough it is not the type of “activity” that anyone wants to see, Thursday evening was a busy time for car accidents across our state.  There were a handful of injury collisions reported late in the evening on streets and highways in several different areas.  One such collision occurred on Route 3 in Hanover, Massachusetts.  This accident took place in the northbound lanes of the roadway just before Route 53.

The crash took up a lane of the roadway with blocked vehicles and caused traffic to pile up heading into the accident scene.  Police in Hanover responded to the scene where they found at least one person to be injured fro the crash.  The person did require medical care, which was given on scene.  Police have not provided additional details on the extent of the injuries or the cause of this crash.  More information will be given if it becomes available.

Those traveling to and from work on  in and around the Boston area are no doubt familiar with collisions that occur in cities and towns across our state.  For those not involved, they are frustrating because they often cause long travel delays which results in inconvenience to all motorists.  For those that are involved, the experience is obviously much worse, especially if injuries occur from the collision.  Some injuries are more debilitating than others.  Certain injuries may last only a short period of time and will respond well to medical treatment while others will linger for months and even years after the accident and may require a variety of treatment methods, including therapy all the way up to surgical intervention.  In these types of cases, you do not want to settle too soon because your medical costs for the future will not be covered if you take a quick settlement offered by the insurance company and sign away your rights to receive future payments.

Hit-and-Run Accident on Green Hill ParkwayA crash involving serious injuries has been reported within the Boston city limits on Thursday.  The crash happened just before 10:00 pm on  Enneking Road at Turtle Pond Parkway.  This is located in the southwest portion of the city.  A team of officers from the Boston Police Department, along with medical personnel were radioed to the scene of the collision.  Once there, they encountered a multi vehicle crash with extensive damage to vehicles and serious injuries to those involved in the crash.  We do not have information at this time as to whether the injuries incurred were life-threatening.

The Boston police are still in the process of conducting a crash analysis in order to determine exactly how this serious accident occurred.  They are observing the scene and putting together a report with their conclusions regarding the accident.  While the investigation remains ongoing, they have not released any further details about the extent of the injuries or the drivers who were part of the crash.

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Car Accident on Mass Pike EastA three car crash involving injuries happened Thursday evening in Wrentham, Massachusetts at approximately 10:00 pm.  The crash occurred on Route 495 at Exit 1-A.  At the time of the incident, three vehicles were traveling in close proximity to each other through a work zone.  The road was already narrowed due to the ongoing construction in the area.  One driver crashed into the other setting off a chain reaction involving the third driver.

Police responded to the scene.  As could be expected, traffic was a nightmare through the area, which had already experienced delays due to construction.  The injured were treated by medical technicians on scene.  No indication of whether the injuries are life-threatening at this time.   Police have not released an official cause of the collision or the names of drivers involved.

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download-2-1Several Boston Police Officers were injured, one seriously, when they tried to arrest a suspect on Wednesday evening.  Officers responded to a call from EMTs who were trying to transport the man to a nearby hospital under a court order, but he had become uncooperative. When they arrived on scene, police were met by a 22 year old man. The man quickly became combative with police as they tried to handcuff.  He punched, kicked and bit the officers before removing a screwdriver and attempting to stab them.

Police were eventually able to subdue the man, however, he bit an officer in the head during the struggle.  Before the fight ended, he also kicked another officer in the chest and pulled out  a second screwdriver.  Boston Police commissioner Williams Evans commended the work of the officers and applauded their restraint in the use of force.

All officer were taken to a nearby hospital.  The officer with serious injuries is expected to be ok, but will take some time to recover.  The suspect was arrested on a variety of assault-related charges.

Motorcycle Crash in Worcester, One FatalityA motorcyclist who died in a Tuesday accident in Chelmsford has been identified.  Police have identified the victim as 21 year old Gerald Barnes, II of Lowell, Massachusetts.  Barnes was involved in a collision with an SUV Tuesday night in Chelmsford.   Police responded to the scene of the accident and transported Barnes to the hospital with critical injuries.  He died on Wednesday.

The SUV driver remained on scene with police and cooperated with the crash investigation.  The Chelmsford Police Department is still investigating the crash along with the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team.  There is no word at this time on when the investigation is expected to conclude or if charges will be filed.  The driver has not been identified by authorities.

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Accident Closes Road at Emmet StreetWorcester Police were called to the scene of multiple injury accidents on Wednesday evening, including one that took place in the 100 block of Belmont Street. The accident took place at around 11:00 pm.  Police on scene reported that more than one car was involved in this accident.  Unfortunately, injuries were also associated with the crash, although the extent of injuries is not known at this time.

The police department investigation into this crash is still ongoing and there is no additional news to report regarding the identity of drivers or the cause of the crash.  We will bring you any additional information as it becomes available in the future.

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Accident on Gates StreetA multi vehicle crash with injuries was reported to Worcester police on Wednesday night.  The call came in to the department around 9:00 pm.  The caller advised that a car accident with injuries had just occurred in the 200 block of Lincoln Street.

Worcester police responded to the accident scene immediately after receiving the call.  Officers were able to locate the injured victim and treatment was given.  The cause of this crash remains under investigation by the department.  Officers have not provided information concerning the severity or extent of injuries.  Traffic at the crash scene was slowed momentarily as officers worked to clear the roadway.  Traffic was resumed to normal flow in the area after a brief delay.

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