Today, the City of Plymouth police released their logs for reports of motor vehicle accidents. Today’s reports covered the week ending in Friday April 20. On Monday, April 16, there were two morning car accidents reported on Route 3. At about 2: 00 p.m. another collision occurred, which was reported…
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Understanding Distracted Driving
Did you know that taking your eyes off the road while driving 55 miles per hour, for even one sec means that you will have missed traveling the length of a football field. That is a lot of scenery and roadway conditions you would have missed. Five seconds are the…
Are Your Tires Keeping You Safe on the Road?
Unexpected tire failure can turn into a serious situation. In a tire-blowout accident, remaining calm can help save your life. In an unexpected tire failure scenario, simply slowly lift your foot from the gas pedal. Avoid using your brakes. maneuver your car in a straight line and let it slowly…
What to Know About Whiplash Claims (Part 2)
If you file a Boston personal injury lawsuit, the amount you will receive in an award or settlement depends on many factors. Mainly, it depends on the financial damaged you incurred, the non-financial damages, and your liability for the accident. Financial Financial damages are legally called “economic damages”. They are are…
What to Know About Whiplash Claims (Part 1)
Car collisions are an everyday occurrence in Boston. Victims in car accidents can sustain a variety of injuries. Whiplash is perhaps the most well-known, and often occurring injury in a car accident in Boston. Although common, whiplash is grossly misunderstood. Whiplash is specifically an injury to the neck from intense,…
Car Crash Closes Route 28
This morning, at about 10:30 a.m., Route 28 Southbound was shut down due to a car accident. The portion of the highway near MacArthur Blvd to Otis Rotary in Bourne, was closed off. The highway was reopened several hours later. However, another lane remained close for repairs to a pole.…
Two Hit-and-Run Accidents in Danvers on Thursday
Danvers police logs released today indicate that there were two similar accidents in the evening on Thursday, April 19. An officer was dispatched to 466 Newbury St., at approximately 6:50 p.m., for a hit-and-run accident. There were no further details on the extent of damages, or cause. Officers were also…
Hit-and-Run Accident Under Investigation in Beverly
The Beverly police logs released today reveal that an accident occurred yesterday, on April 20. Police reported to 8 Bow Street at about 1:30 p.m. While there, they discovered a hit-and-run accident scene with damage. A witness spoke to authorities, however no further details have been released publicly. Hit-and-Run Accidents…
Salem Car Accident Caused by Falling Debris from Truck
Yesterday, Friday, April 20, law enforcement officers reported to the area of Highland Avenue and Freeman Road, at approximately 10:35 a.m., in Salem. The cause for the dispatch was a report of accidental vehicle damage. A female was driving southbound on Highland Avenue when a piece of plywood flew off of…
Katherine Ibanez Speaks About Being Impaled in Car Crash
Thirty-one-year-old Katherine Ibanez was driving her car in Attleboro earlier this month, when she suddenly jerked her car to avoid hitting another car. In Ibanez’ own words today, we learned: “My car just spun all the way around. And then when I looked down, I had a pole stuck right…