Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

May 15, 2018

Norwood Police Release Traffic Advisory

No one ever expects a car accident to happen to them. But, they can happen at any time.

Norwood Police announced a traffic incident on Route 1 northbound. There was only one lane open between Dean Street to Access Road. The cause of the accident was not known at this time. The incident occurred at around 6 in the evening on May 14.

Car accidents can be devastating. They can change people’s lives and leave them with serious injuries. It is so important for every driver on the road to drive attentively. If they do not do so, they could cause injury or even death to another person or people.

May 15, 2018

2 Zoo Workers Injured

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Workplace accidents can be unexpected. Employers have a duty of care to keep their workers safe.

Two employees of a zoo suffered minor injuries after an 800-pound animal escape. The animal, a takin, described as a “goat-antelope,” escaped after 9 in the morning on Tuesday. It was back in its enclosure by 10. This happened at Roger Williams Park Zoo. One animal keeper and one vet intern were injured. Their injuries were minor.

When it comes to workplace accidents, the type of accidents that can occur are varied. Employers must be sure they are taken proper safety precautions to ensure their employees are safe. If they fail to do so, they could be held accountable for the injuries. It is important for workplaces to be safe.

May 15, 2018

Update: Woman Dies After MBTA Bus and Vehicle Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can be devastating. When someone dies in a vehicle accident, their family and friends are left to grieve.

The driver of an SUV who was involved in a head-on collision with an MBTA bus in Saugus has passed away.

The Route 429 bus and SUV hit on Felton and Essex streets on Sunday afternoon. Six people were injured.

May 15, 2018

Mass State Police Investigate Two-Car Crash in Quincy

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents happen when we least expect and the consequences can be severe.

Massachusetts State Police reported they were investigating a two-crash accident with minor injuries on Route 93 southbound in the HOV lane at Granite Avenue in Quincy. This happened at around 1 in the afternoon on May 14.

When people are driving, it is important that they pay attention to their surroundings and drive carefully. Drivers have a duty of care to the other drivers and people around them. If they act negligently or criminally and end up hurting someone else, they could be held responsible. Car accidents can do serious damage.

May 15, 2018

Worcester PD Investigate Dirt Bike Collision

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

People riding motorcycles can be at risk of being seriously injured in accidents.

Worcester Police Department had their crash reconstruction unit investigating a dirt bike and moving vehicle collision that occurred on Mill Street. It is not clear at this time if anyone was injured in this accident.

While we do not know what caused the accident, motorcyclists can be vulnerable parties on the road. They are not protected in the same way that people in vehicles are. A vehicle can do serious damage to someone on a motorbike. It is essential for drivers to share the road with motorcyclists and look out for them.

May 15, 2018

Somerset Rollover Victims Escape Serious Injury

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents often happen when we least expect them to.

A rollover accident that occurred in Somerset caused injury to four people on I-195 east.

The wreck happened at around 6:15 near Exit 4. All of the people involved were wearing seatbelts and no one was seriously injured.

May 15, 2018

South End Bus Stop Shooting, 1 Fatality

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The violent, criminal acts that people inflict on one another can be extremely difficult to understand.

On Sunday night, a shooting in the South End at a bus shelter claimed the life of one man. This shooting is still being investigated and no arrests have been made yet. If we learn more about this story, we will update you.

When someone shoots another person, it can be hard to understand why. These criminal acts can leave people injured and impact their lives for years to come. When someone chooses to act criminally and injure another person, the injured party deserves to seek justice and compensation for what happened to them. They can seek compensation by filing a personal injury claim.

May 15, 2018

Police Looking for Person who Shot Mattapan Man

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Random acts of violence are so hard to wrap our minds around. We are left asking why this happened.

Boston police are looking for a person who shot a man on Tuesday morning in Mattapan.

This incident occurred at around 10:45 in the morning near a home on 50 Evelyn Street. The condition of the victim was not yet known. We will update this story if we find out more.

May 15, 2018

Update: Video Links Gunman to Jamaica Plain Murders

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Criminal actions that lead to deaths of innocent people can be hard to understand.

A man charged with killing two innocent bystanders in Jamaica Plain pleaded not guilty.

Wilvin Guity, 28, had been held without bail. He shot and killed Christopher Joyce and Claborn Blair after getting out of a car and firing randomly at Mildred Hailey Apartments. This incident happened on May 4.

May 15, 2018

Incident in Cambridge Brings to Light Bike Safety

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Bicyclists can be some of the most vulnerable parties on the road because they are not protected by a vehicle.

Police in the Cambridge area are searching for a driver who hit a biker with a car door earlier this month. Because of this incident, safety advocates are calling for better precautions.

A 23-year-old biker was hit when the driver of a blue BMW opened his door and caused the biker to fall onto Sydney Street. This was a hit-and-run situation.