July 3, 2018

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Law

When we go to the doctor seeking treatment we expect to leave with solutions to our pressing medical problems. However, in some cases, the doctor or other member of the medical team makes an error which causes devastating consequences. If you or a loved one has experienced an injury during the course of any type of medical treatment, you may be entitled to bring a medical malpractice claim under Massachusetts Law.

Medical Malpractice Consequences

According to a 2013 study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, over 400,000 people die in our country every year as a result of errors in medical treatment. This does not include the thousands more who survive but are left with serious and debilitating injuries.

June 29, 2018

Hyannis, MA – Man Struck by Car At Grocery Store

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hyannis, MA (June 28, 2018) – A man was struck by a car outside a grocery store in Hyannis, Massachusetts on Thursday. The incident took place just after 4:00 pm at BJ’s Wholesale Club according to Barnstable Fire Captain Richard Ogonowsky. Police and fire officials arrived on scene and found the man in the parking lot. He was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. There is no word on his condition but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police did not immediately release additional information. The cause of the accident is under review. No charges were filed against the driver in the aftermath of the crash but police have not said whether they intend to issue charges at a later date.

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

June 28, 2018

Chatham, MA – Two Vehicle Crash Injures One

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Chatham, MA (June 28, 2018) – Chatham police were called to the scene of a two vehicle crash on Thursday morning. The crash happened along Route 28, near Harwich. A Honda Civic and Nissan Coupe were involved in the crash. Both cars sustained front-end damage but it is unclear at this time how the crash occurred.

One of the drivers in the accident sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The injured driver was taken to nearby Cape Cod Hospital for further evaluation. No charges were immediately filed as a result of the crash, however, Chatham police are continuing to investigate at this time.

Boston Personal Injury Lawyers

June 27, 2018

Fall River, MA – Two Car Crash Causes Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Fall River, MA (June 27, 2018) – A two car collision occurring in Fall River, Massachusetts Tuesday night sent at least two people to the hospital with injuries. Fall River police responded to a report of an accident at the corner of Robeson and Hood Streets on Tuesday evening. At least one of the cars involved in the collision was a Honda Civic. The crash took place at an intersection controlled by a stop sign, but police have not definitively stated whether either driver failed to stop or yield for the other. No cause of the collision has been established.

The Fall River police along with Fall River EMS responded quickly to the crash scene. Two injured victims were treated and then taken to the hospital via ambulance. The injuries were serious but not life-threatening. This accident remains under further investigation. No word on whether charges will be issued for either driver as a result of the crash.

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June 27, 2018

Boxford, MA – Woman that Crashed into Tree Identified

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Boxford, MA (June 27, 2018) – A scary collision occurred Monday in Boxford, Massachusetts. We previously reported to you the story of a woman traveling with her two children along a two lane road in Boxford. The woman’s car left the roadway to the right and struck a tree, resulting in the children being injured. Now, police have identified the woman and also issued charges against her for her part in the crash.

The woman is identified by police as Kimberly Desrochers. Desroschers was charged with OUI – drugs as well as assault and battery against the children in her car. Police now believe that Desroschers was impaired and that her impairment caused her to lose control of the car and crash into a tree. This is Descroschers second OUI charge. A boy who was a passenger in Desroschers’s vehicle remains in the hospital with a head injury. The injury is described as serious but there is no update on his condition at this time.

OUI Accidents

June 26, 2018

Needham, MA – Crash With Injuries on Route 128

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Needham, MA (June 26, 2018) – A midday accident was reported in Needham, Massachusetts on Tuesday. The crash took place around 11:00 am on Route 128 near Exit 19 B/C. Multiple vehicles were involved in this crash. Police in Needham responded to the scene and assessed the injuries to those involved. Medical personnel were summoned to the accident scene to provide care to the injured. There is no word on the condition of the victims. Police did not immediately identify the drivers.

Heavy delays were reported at the crash scene while it was in the clearing stages. Fortunately, police were able to clear the accident relatively quickly and the roadway was re-opened within an hour of the crash. No word on whether charges are expected to come from the crash.

Massachusetts Injury Accident Attorneys

June 26, 2018

Lawrence, MA – Monday Morning Crash with Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Lawrence, MA (June 26, 2018) – A crash in Lawrence, Massachusetts on Monday morning June 25th left at least one person with injuries. The crash happened outside the city on I-495 at exit 42 just after 8:00 am as motorists were making their way into work. The crash, which involved multiple vehicles, caused major problems for traffic in the southbound lanes of 495. The left hand travel lane was blocked by damaged vehicles while police worked quickly to clear away the accident scene so that traffic could begin moving again.

There were injuries reported in this accident, however, the extent of the injuries are unknown. Police did not classify the injuries as either serious or life-threatening and we are hoping that all involved escaped with minor injuries. Authorities were on the scene for approximately an hour. Motorists experienced heavy residual delays after the clearing of the crash scene. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

Boston Accident Attorneys

June 25, 2018

Boxford, MA – Three Injured When Car Strikes Tree

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Boxford, MA (June 25, 2018) – Three people, including two children, were seriously injured on Monday morning in Boxford Massachusetts. The crash happened along Route 97. The weather at the time was rainy and the roadway was wet. Police say that a female driver and two children were traveling on Route 97 in a small compact vehicle when the vehicle departed the roadway and struck a tree off the right side of the road.

Boxford police and medical personnel responded to the scene of the collision. All three accident victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment. The injuries are classified at this time as being serious in nature, however, there is no word on whether they are considered life-threatening. Police did not identify either the female driver or the children involved in the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

Massachusetts Injury Accident Attorneys

June 25, 2018

Harwich, MA – Multiple Injuries Reported on Route 6

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Harwich, MA (JUNE 25, 2018) – A crash on Route 6 in Harwich left multiple people suffering from injuries and caused significant traffic delays across the area. The crash, which involved two vehicles, happened near exit 10. Two ambulances were at the scene to transport injured victims for treatment. The victims were taken to nearby Cape Cod Hospital for further evaluation.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Traffic on Route 6 was snarled at the lunchtime hour as motorists attempted to bypass the crash scene. Police have not released a cause for the collision or any updates on the injured victims. The identities of those involved has not been released at this time either.

Boston Personal Injury Lawyers

June 24, 2018

Legal Factors in Pedestrian Accidents

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

We typically think of traffic accidents as involving one more vehicles. However, this discounts the fact that pedestrian accidents make up a large number of reported accidents each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 13 percent of total traffic-related fatalities in 2010 were caused by pedestrian accidents. In the same year, the number of pedestrians injured in accidents exceeded 70,000.00. These are nationwide numbers, however Massachusetts certainly experiences its share of pedestrian accidents, especially in metropolitan areas.

Most pedestrian accidents are the result of drivers or pedestrians not paying attention to the traffic conditions. In Massachusetts, pedestrians have the right of way when using a crosswalk or if they are crossing an intersection with a green traffic light.

If traffic signals are malfunctioning or the pedestrian chooses to walk against traffic anyway, a driver still must yield to any pedestrian in a legally marked crosswalk. If the driver fails to do so, and the pedestrian is injured, the driver is legally responsible for the resulting injuries.