A recent Massachusetts shopping injury is turning to a lawsuit for proper compensation. The accident happened back in 2006 when a Massachusetts woman was severely injured while picking out Christmas gifts for underprivileged kids at a Husdon Walmart. The woman was lending her heart out for Christmas in December of…
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Malfunctioning Equipment Spooks Horses and Injures Visitors in New England Hayride Accident
A recent hayride at Applecrest Farm in Hampton Falls, N.H., left a 51-year-old woman injured after she jumped in front of a carriage that was being towed by a runaway horse, according to Seacoast Online. The woman was taken to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and was…
Woman Dies after Skylight Accident in Massachusetts
A recent skylight accident in Massachusetts took the life of a woman after she fell nearly five stories through a ceiling window, according to The Boston Globe. After an investigation at the scene, officials have concluded that there was no foul play involved, although they were unable to determine why…
Intersections Frequently the Backdrop for Car Accidents in Massachusetts
We recently discussed the new release of the top 200 dangerous areas for pedestrian and bicycling accidents in Massachusetts on our Boston Personal Injury Accident Lawyer Blog. Now we will be talking about the most dangerous intersections for car accidents. Many of these types of accidents are caused by driver…
Top Dangerous ‘Clusters’ for Bicycle Accidents in Massachusetts
On our Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog, we recently told you about the top 200 most dangerous areas in the state for pedestrians. Throughout this blog entry we will be discussing the most dangerous areas for bicycling accidents in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), areas near…
Distracted Trucker Heading to Boston Slams into Amtrak Train Causing Fiery Accident
A fatal accident between the Amtrak Downeaster and a tractor-trailer is being blamed on a distracted truck driver. Officials believe that the driver was operating a mobile communication device when the collision happened just south of Portland as he was heading to Boston, according to Bangor Daily News. In the…
Top 200 Most Dangerous Intersections in Massachusetts Illustrate Risks of Pedestrian Accidents in Boston and Elsewhere
Getting to and from your destination in Massachusetts often only warrants a short bike ride or a quick walk down the street. But some residents are thinking twice before making these journeys by bicycle or on foot after the release of a new study that found the top 200 most…
Loose Cargo Kills Man in Somerville Trucking Accident
A recent Somerville trucking accident on Interstate 93 near Exit 29 took the life of a 27-year-old man from Lynn. According to state police, the accident happened as a flatbed truck was traveling southbound when one of the heavy-duty tires snapped the lone strap that was holding it to the…
State Senator Plans to Reroute Traffic to Help Prevent Massachusetts Car Accidents
Officials are looking for a way to make Interstate 93 a little bit safer. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently made a proposal to keep hazardous materials off of Boston’s waterfront and North End routes to I-93, according to The Boston Globe. Commercial vehicles with dangerous cargo can easily…
82-Year-Old Faces Stiff Sentences after Fatal Newton Car Accident
An 82-year-old driver has been sentenced to serve six months on house arrest after submitting a guilty plea to motor-vehicle homicide in a Newton car accident that took the life of a female scooter driver. The retired Harvard Law School professor also had his driving privileges revoked for life and…