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Shirley, MA – One Killed in Head-On Collision

Shirley, MA (June 29, 2018) – One person was killed following a head-on collision in Shirley, Massachusetts Thursday night.  Local police responded to 134 Great Falls Road in reference to an accident with serious injuries around 11:00 pm.  Both cars involved in the crash were found to have heavy front-end damage. …

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Update: Man Killed in Brockton Collision Identified

We previously reported on a serious crash that took place in Brockton on Friday night.  In that crash, a pickup truck collided with a sedan as the sedan was traveling on East Street in Brockton.  Brockton Police arrived on scene and that the pickup truck driver was attempting to pass…

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Head-On Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A tragic head-on crash occurred in Bedford, Massachusetts on Saturday morning.  The crash took place on the Middlesex Turnpike, near the intersection with Oak Park Drive, just a little before 9:00 am.  At that time, multiple emergency units, including the Bedford Police and Bedford Fire Department were dispatched to the…

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Criteria for a Wrongful Death Claim in Massachusetts

When a loved one dies, more often than not they are survived by dependents who, in addition to having to deal with the emotional loss, also have to deal with the resulting financial hardships.   In situations where the deceased would have had grounds for a personal injury claim had…

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Brockton Gas Station Multi-Vehicle Crash Results in Death (Update)

Nearly 24 hours after a multi-vehicle crash at the Gas Depot in Brockton, a female victim of the crash was declared dead today. Reports from the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office indicate that victim as in her 50s and had refused treatment at the scene of the accident on Thursday.…

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City of Lawrence Resident Steven Martin Dies in Head-On Car Collision

Reports out today indicate that a Lawrence male was declared deceased at the site of a head-on collision in Haverhill Wednesday evening.  Essex district attorney’s office, reveals, 52-year-old Steven Martin passed away in the 8:22 p.m. accident. According to reports, Martin was driving his 1999 Acura on River Road close…

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Manchester Motor Fatality Victim Identified

Today, Manchester Police revealed that Thomas Tortora was the victim of a fatal accident on Sunday. The man, a Manchester resident, was killed on Highland Street by impact.  Tortora was traveling down Highland Street at a great rate of speed. His vehicle slammed into a guard rail, the force of…

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Marcy Cushing Identified as Victim of Mattapoisett Fatal Car Accident

Today, the Massachusetts State Police have released the identity of the woman killed in the single-vehicle accident in Mattapoisett yesterday.  She was 38-year-old Bourne resident Marcy Cushing. Early yesterday morning her Toyota Camry crashed into a tree after veering off the highway on Route 195 East. No further details have…

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Male Pedestrian Killed by Vehicle in Lowell

At 5 p.m. on Monday a male in his 60s was hit by a vehicle, driven by a man in his 30s, and killed while on a walk in Lowell. The accident occurred on Church Street near Warrent Street according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The man was taken…

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Wrongful Death Laws in Massachusetts

The unexpected death of a loved one in an accident is commonly referred to as a wrongful death. Under Massachusetts state law, people or entities responsible for wrongful deaths can be liable to the deceased’s estate for various damages.  It is important for families to understand that state law only…

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