Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog
On June 13, police in Worcester were alerted to a serious accident that involved a pedestrian and a vehicle. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene and arrived quickly to assess the situation. Police arrived at the scene shortly after 9 in the evening and occurred on the 10000 block of Grafton Street.
Upon arrival, they found that a 20-year-old woman had been hit by a vehicle. The driver who struck the pedestrian remained on the scene. The victim was taken to an area hospital, but the extent of her injuries is still being determined. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. Statements were taken by the driver as well as witnesses.
Car Accidents and Injuries
Injuries sustained through the course of vehicle collision can vary widely in intensity and some of them can be quite mild while others can be fatal. These accidents can leave victims suffering from critical injuries that impact their lives in detrimental ways. While car accidents can happen to even the most attentive drivers, careful driving can lessen their likelihood. Accidents that involve pedestrians can be some of the most severe as pedestrians are not wearing any protective gear. All people on roads need to do their part to keep accidents from happening by remaining attentive.
While not all accidents cause serious injuries, there are some vehicle accidents that do. Pedestrian accidents can be some of the most harrowing as pedestrians are vulnerable parties on the road. The serious nature of the above incident shows that accidents can have severe consequences. We must all do our part when behind the wheel to look out for pedestrians. Pedestrians must also do their part by remaining aware and keep vigilant when near moving vehicles.
At the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, we strongly urge all members of the community to remain aware of their surroundings and always follow the rules of the road. We often see the impacts of reckless driving, and we want to reduce the number of these accidents that happen in our communities. Sadly, we know that accidents can happen to even the most attentive individuals, so we are also passionate about helping victims return to their lives by getting the assistance they need to heal.
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DISCLAIMER: Information provided in this post is not intended to be used as legal or medical advice, nor disrespect the victims or families in any way. We are providing this post for general information on everyday tragedies and presented in a manner to protect and honor the victims and their families. Minor differences can change the outcome of cases, based on jurisdictional laws. The information provided in this post should not be relied upon as legal or medical advice. We suggest seeking assistance from legal or medical professionals for your personal circumstance, when necessary.