Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

May 31, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident at Lincoln Square

A car accident can happen at any time, and they can happen to even cautious drivers. Hit-and-run accidents can be especially devastating to victims as they potentially leave victims behind who need medical attention. Drivers must remain vigilant, and, if they do cause an accident, they must take responsibility and remain at the scene.

On May 31, the Worcester Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a hit-and-run driver. The incident occurred on the 1st block of Lincoln Street and was reported to police around 2 in the afternoon. Emergency personnel responded to the scene soon afterwards and found that one of the drivers involved had fled the scene.

Police and fire departments secured the area, and they administered medical care to at least one individual who had suffered from injuries. The extent of the injuries is still being determined, but they were reported to not be life-threatening. Transfer to the hospital was not necessary.

May 31, 2018

Car Accident on Foster Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A car accident can be severe and lead to injuries that impact lives for years to come. When victims are injured, they deserve to receive help for what happened to them. We must all remember the duty of care we have to one another when we are driving. All drivers must remain attentive and cautious when behind the wheel.

On May 31, the Worcester Police Department received a report of an accident with personal injury. The accident occurred around 2 in the afternoon and involved two vehicles. Emergency personnel responded at the scene shortly afterwards and found that at least one individual had suffered from injuries because of the collision. Medical care was administered at the scene, but the extent of the injuries is still being determined.

The incident occurred at the 1st block of Foster Street. No further details were reported.

May 31, 2018

Police Chase Ends in Crash on I-95

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Reckless driving can put other people at risk. When drivers are acting criminally, they are acting in ways that show they do not take responsibility for the consequences of their actions. At times, reckless driving can put police officers as well as others drivers on the road at risk of getting into an accident.

On May 30, local police confirmed that at around 6:30 p.m. that a serious motor-vehicle accident tied up traffic on Interstate 95. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes at Exit 53. Boxford police responded at the scene as well as Massachusetts State Police.

The accident occurred as the result of a police chase. EMTs at the scene administered medical care to one male. The scene was secured within a couple of hours, and the northbound lanes were cleared. Traffic resumed as normal. The extent of the injuries is still being determined and the crash remains under investigation.

May 31, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident on Green Hill Parkway

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A car accident can happen when we least expect. When these accidents happen, they can change victims’ lives in detrimental and devastating ways. Drivers have a responsibility to remain vigilant while behind the wheel. When a driver causes an accident, they are also responsible to remain at the scene and help victims.

The Worcester Police Department received a report of a two-vehicle accident that occurred on May 30. The accident occurred on the 200 block of Greenhill Parkway and was reported to police around 3:00 in the afternoon.

First responders were dispatched to the scene, and, when they arrived, they found at least one individual had sustained injuries in the accident. One of the drivers involved had fled the scene shortly after the incident occurred. Emergency personnel administered medical care to this individual, but the extent of their injuries is still being determined. However, the injuries do not appear to have been serious. This crash remains under investigation.

May 31, 2018

Vehicle Accident on Chandler Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can occur when we least expect them. The consequences of negligent driving can be severe and long-lasting. It is vital that all drivers remain cautious whenever they get behind the wheel. Drivers who do not follow traffic laws could be putting themselves and others at risk.

On May 30, the Worcester Police Department received information about a multi-vehicle accident with injuries reported. The accident was called in at approximately 4 in the afternoon and occurred on the 300 block of Chandler Street.

Emergency responders arrived on the scene quickly after receiving the news. Once they arrived, they provided medical care to at least one individual. The extent of their injuries is still being determined, but the injuries do not appear to have been life-threatening. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

May 31, 2018

Injury Accident on Commonwealth Avenue

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A car accident is never what we expect to happen when we get into our car, but a car accident can occur suddenly. Severe accidents can happen on multi-lane freeways or on one-lane back roads. While not every car accident results in severe injuries, some of them do, and the impacts of these accidents can be quite critical.

The Boston Police Department received a report of a two-vehicle accident on May 30. The accident occurred at approximately 1:40 p.m. at 1298 Commonwealth Avenue.

Officer Rami Awad was one of the first to arrive, and other emergency responders came to the scene soon afterwards. Upon arrival, it was discovered that at least one individual had suffered injuries, so medical care was administered at the scene. The extent of their injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported. The scene was secured by authorities, and traffic was directed around the area.

May 31, 2018

Bus Accident on Route 95

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A bus accident can cause catastrophic injuries to victims. Buses are larger than the average vehicle on the road, and they have large blind spots and difficulty stopping. They also carry many passengers at a time, so a bus accident can cause injury to multiple victims.

On May 30, State Police received information about a vehicle accident involving a bus. The accident occurred on Route 95 southbound at Exit 30. The report of the accident was given to police around 9:00 in the morning, and emergency personnel arrived on the scene soon afterwards.

Upon arrival, they found that the bus was disabled in the right lane. Traffic became backed up to Exit 32 as first responders secured the scene. At least one individual sustained injuries, and medical care was given to this individual at the scene. The extent of their injuries is still being determined.

May 31, 2018

Accident on Columbia Road

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Accidents can happen on any road. It is easy to get complacent when driving on back roads or familiar streets, but we must remember that an accident can happen out of nowhere. Wherever you are driving, we urge you to remain vigilant while behind the wheel as car accidents can be devastating.

On May 30, the Boston Police Department received information about a two-vehicle accident. The call came through to the police around 1 in the afternoon, and Officer Kevin McClay was one of the first to arrive on the scene. Other emergency responders arrived soon afterwards.

Once at the scene on Columbia Road, authorities found that at least one individual had sustained personal injury in the collision. Medical care was administered to this individual, but the extent of their injuries is still being determined. The cause of this crash is still under police investigation.

May 31, 2018

Accident on Harrison Avenue

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A car accident can happen with no warning, and the consequences of some of these accidents can be quite critical. Negligent driving can leave people suffering from injuries, and these collisions can impact people’s lives in negative ways for years to come. All drivers must remember they have a responsibility to drive attentively and follow traffic laws.

On May 30, a traffic accident involving two vehicles was reported to the Boston Police Department. Emergency personnel first heard about the accident around 6:20 in the morning, and they arrived at the scene shortly afterwards. The accident occurred on Harrison Avenue.

Officer Brian Lydon was one of the first people to arrive on the scene and support arrived soon after. Upon arrival, first responders found that at least one individual had sustained injuries, so they administered medical care to this individual. The extent of the injuries is still being determined.

May 31, 2018

The Importance of Fully Treating Injury Before Settling Boston Personal Injury Cases

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

There are many personal injury attorneys in the greater Boston area. Unfortunately for many clients, despite what they may say on their TV commercials, they are not going to do the job these clients deserve. Many of these attorneys will promise to get you money fast via a settlement. While there is nothing wrong with settling a case prior to trial, or even filing a court case, as most cases will settle, it is important to make sure you are fully aware of the scope of your injuries, any long-term or permanent damage, and the cost of treatment and rehabilitation.

A perfect example of what can go wrong can be seen in what some would claim is a typical car accident. In this example, a plaintiff is stopped in traffic and the car behind her rear-ends her vehicle. There is enough force to deploy the airbags, and she is suffering from extreme pain in her neck. While the human body is very resilient, we tend to see a lot of injuries to the C-5 and C-6 discs of the cervical spine. This is the part of the spine located in the upper back and neck, and these injuries are what we commonly refer to as whiplash. Continue reading