July 8, 2018

Medical Liens in Personal Injury Cases

Almost every injured accident victim is relieved to finally reach the end of their case and receive compensation for their injuries. A personal injury case can be long, grueling and traumatic as the injured person has to relive the crash over and over again. However, many victims are surprised to learn that their medical providers and health insurance company may be entitled to a chunk of their settlement funds.

Medical Liens

Under Massachusetts law, a medical lien is a claim asserted by an insurance company or healthcare provider for services rendered to the injured following a car accident. The law states that both of these healthcare entities may have a lien against any third party proceeds recovered by the victim. This includes insurance funds paid as part of a personal injury settlement.

July 6, 2018

Woburn, MA – Injuries Reported After Landscaping Truck Rollover

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Woburn, MA (July 6, 2018) – A rollover crash occurred Friday on Route 128 North in Woburn, Massachusetts. Woburn police report that a landscaping truck was traveling on 128 pulling a bobcat machine on a trailer. Suddenly, and for reasons unknown, the driver lost control of the truck. The truck rolled over and the bobcat machine landed on the highway.

Fire and rescue officials, along with police, responded to the accident scene. There were injuries reported in the crash but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Both lanes of Route 128 experienced significant delays as a result of the crash. No additional information on this crash is available as of Friday evening. Police are still working to determine a cause for the rollover.

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July 5, 2018

Worcester, MA – July 4th Accident Reported on Crompton Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 5, 2018) – The July 4th holiday was not very festive for some Worcester residents who were involved in a crash on Crompton Street Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 4:00 pm in the 1 block of Crompton and involved two vehicles. Police have not provided a description of the vehicles, nor have they given a cause for the collision, however, they have confirmed that injuries were sustained in the accident.

Medical personnel also responded to the scene of crash in response to the initial reports of injuries. At this time, the condition of the injured has not been updated. However, we do not believe that any life-threatening injuries were suffered in this crash. The accident remains under investigation. There is no word on whether any charges will be issued as a result.

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July 3, 2018

Worcester, MA – One Injured in Lake Avenue Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 3, 2018) – Worcester police responded to a crash in the 1 block of Lake Avenue North on Monday. Police were first dispatched to the crash scene just after 3:00 pm after receiving a call for assistance to the area. Fire and rescue personnel were also on scene due to the injuries caused in this crash. One person was treated on scene. The extent of injuries are unknown.

Traffic on Lake Avenue was disrupted as the road was shut down while police worked the crash scene. The damaged vehicles were removed from the street while officers took statements from the drivers and considered all factors which may have caused the crash. As of Tuesday, the police investigation into the accident remained ongoing and officers had not publicly released any information regarding the cause.

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July 1, 2018

Haverhill, MA – Head-On Collision Injures Two

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Haverhill, MA (July 1, 2018) – A head-on collision in Haverhill Massachusetts this weekend resulted in injuries to two people. The crash took place at River Road and View Streets. Haverhill police say that a 62 year old resident of Malden, Massachusetts and a 63 year old resident of Newton, New Hampshire were involved in this crash. Police did not reveal which driver was responsible for causing the crash.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital for treatment after the accident. The 62 year old is listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries while the 63 year old sustained only minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation according to Haverhill police captain Steven Doherty. As of Saturday evening, no charges had been filed in connection with the accident.

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June 29, 2018

Wellesley, MA – Two Car Crash Injures One

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Wellesley, MA (June 29, 2018) – Police in Wellesley, Massachusetts responded to a two car crash along Route 9 Friday. The call came in just after 10:00 am in reference to a crash with injuries on Route 9 at Westgate Road. Wellesley police along with fire and EMS officials responded to the scene. Police discovered that at least one driver was injured in this crash. The injuries are described as not life-threatening. The injured driver accepted medical care on the scene.

Police are still investigating the circumstances leading up to this crash. The names of the drivers have not been released nor has a cause for the collision. Traffic was momentarily affected by the crash but soon returned to its normal flow after the wreckage was cleared away by police.

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June 27, 2018

Whately, MA – 5 Injured in Ambulance Rollover

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Whately, MA (June 27, 2018) – An ambulance was involved in a rollover crash Wednesday morning in Whately, Massachusetts leading to serious injuries for all five occupants. The crash happened around 9:00 am on at mile marker 32 on Interstate 91.

Police say five people were aboard the ambulance when it rolled over. Initial accounts are that four of the five people were rescue workers while the the other was a patient inside the ambulance. All five individuals were identified as adults. All but one lane of the highway was shut down while police and emergency workers were on scene. The five victims were transported to Baystate Medical Center for treatment. There is no update on their conditions. The affected lanes were closed for about an hour before re-opening for traffic after the accident was cleared. There is no word on what caused the ambulance to roll over.

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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 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.

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June 24, 2018

Worcester Police Investigate Hit and Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

A hit and run took place in Worcester on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Perry Avenue. Worcester Police received a call at approximately 12 noon regarding a hit and run accident at this location. Police responded quickly to the call and, upon arrival, discovered that the accident involved injuries to the person remaining at the scene.

The other driver fled shortly after the accident and has yet to be located. Police canvassed the area but were unsuccessful in their search. It appears at this time that, fortunately, there were no life-threatening injuries suffered in this hit and run crash. The police investigation is ongoing at this time. The identity of the drivers has not been revealed and there is no word on the cause of the accident.

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