Personal Injury

May 24, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident on Thomas Street

Vehicle accidents can happen without warning, and the impacts of some of these accidents can be extremely devastating. Negligent driving can leave other people injured, and drivers who cause a wreck and then flee the scene are forging their responsibility to the victims as well as engaging in criminal activity They could be victims behind to suffer and not receive the medical attention required.

On May 23, the Worcester Police Department received a call about a hit-and-run driver. Initial reports indicated that the accident involved two vehicles, one of which fled the scene shortly afterwards. The accident was reported to police at around 11 p.m and occurred on the 1st block of Thomas Street. Emergency personnel quickly arrived at the scene of the crash.

Upon arrival, first responders administered care for minor injuries. The flow of traffic was restored shortly afterwards and while injuries were reported, there appear to be no life-threatening injuries. Police are still searching for the other vehicle involved in the accident.

May 24, 2018

Accident with Minor Injuries at Zakim Bridge

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can be devastating. The sheer weight and size of vehicles means they can do serious damage. This is why all drivers need to remember to drive with caution at all times. If they do not, they could end up causing an accident.

On May 23, a minor traffic accident involving two vehicles was reported in Boston. Emergency responders first heard about the accident around 11:45 in the morning. First responders were dispatched to the scene on Route 93 Southbound. Upon arrival at Zakim Bridge, they found one of the vehicles was disabled in the right lane and blocking traffic, causing a backlog that extended down the highway.

Emergency personnel initially directed traffic around the scene. While injuries were reported, the extent of the injuries was not initially released. However, no fatalities were announced.

May 23, 2018

Traffic Accident on I-495 Southbound

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can happen without warning, and the impacts of these accidents can be devastating and far-reaching. The sheer size and weight of some vehicles can cause life-altering injuries, and because of this, it is important to drive cautiously and attentively whenever you get behind the wheel.

On May 22, a multi-vehicle accident occurred and was reported at 9:32 p.m. First responders were directed to I-495 Southbound between Exit 54 of Hillside Avenue and Exit 53 of Broad Street.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene of the incident shortly after it was reported. Upon arrival, they examined and spoke with all those involved in the accident. Minor injuries were reported but no life-threatening injuries were disclosed. The damaged vehicles were quickly removed from the flow of traffic and regular conditions resumed shortly afterwards.

May 23, 2018

Accident with Vehicle Fire on I-93

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Interstates can be particularly dangerous roadways as they sustain thousands of vehicles a day. Whenever you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, we urge you to remain cautious and attentive to what is happening around you, and this is particularly relevant when driving on busy roads at high speeds.

Massachusetts State Police recently responded to an accident on the local interstate. On May 22, emergency responders received notification at 12:10 p.m. of an incident on I-93 Northbound. The accident occurred near Zakim Bridge, and upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a truck that had caught fire as a result of the accident. Firefighters arrived and were able to control the blaze without incident.

The accident did cause traffic delays as the two right lanes of the interstate were closed and vehicles slowed as they passed through the area. Minor injuries were reported but there were no fatalities at the time of posting

May 23, 2018

Woman Charged in Hit-and-Run

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hit-and-run accidents can be particularly devastating as they can leave victims behind who are in dire need of help and assistance. Drivers who act recklessly and criminally in this way are not showing any respect to the lives of the victims they have hurt.

On May 21, police were looking for an SUV that sideswiped a police car. Using serial numbers that were found on vehicle parts at the crash scene, they were able to track down the hit-and-run driver.

Officer Gage was in the cruiser at a traffic stop at 2 a.m. on Leominster-Shirley Road when his car was hit. He sustained minor injuries, and the driver sped away from the scene.

May 23, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident at 12 Hampshire

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can severely impact victim’s lives. When drivers cause an accident, the law requires that they remain at the scene. By fleeing the scene, hit-and-run drivers are both breaking the law and potentially leaving an injured person behind to suffer without the help they need.

On May 23, the Quincy Police Department received a call about a hit-and-run accident involving two vehicles. The accident occurred near 12 Hampshire Road and emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after receiving the information. Upon arrival, officers spoke with 69-year-old Jane Bradley who was driving a Red Pontiac G6 when she was hit by another vehicle.

Emergency responders assessed the situation and minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident. Police are still looking for the other driver involved in the incident.

May 23, 2018

Accident Closes Highway 168

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Highways can be particularly dangerous roads as hundreds to thousands of cars travel on them every day. Caution should always be taken by drivers when they get behind the wheel, but this is especially important when traveling at high speeds and on busy roads.

On May 23, a severe traffic accident was reported at 2:20 p.m. The multi-vehicle accident occurred between Sheldon Street and Main Street. Due to the intense nature of the accident, traffic was drastically delayed and result in a backflow that extended to Grand Street.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Upon arrival, first responders examined those involved for injuries and initially reported the injuries to be non-life-threatening. An investigation is ongoing into the nature and cause of the accident, and normal traffic resumed later into the afternoon.

May 23, 2018

SUV Crashes Through Guardrail on I-95

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents often occur when they are least expected, and the speed and weight behind vehicle accidents can cause severe injury. By remaining attentive and following the rules of the road, drivers can protect themselves as well as everyone around them and prevent accidents like the one that occurred today.

An accident occurred on Route 95 today when, according to police, an SUV barreled through a guardrail on Route 95 North and came to a stop on nearby Cocasset Street. Upon arriving at the scene, first responders found the driver of the vehicle has sustained injuries and discerned that the SUV had crashed into a pole after veering off the road. Before coming to a stop at the pole, the SUV also struck another vehicle.

The driver of the SUV was transported to Norwood Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

May 23, 2018

Vehicle Accident on Route 95

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can occur when we least expect them. Victims lives can be severely impacted and injuries can be devastating and life-changing. By remaining attentive and cautious when behind a wheel, drivers can help reduce the likelihood of an accident. However, accidents do happen to even the most cautious of drivers

On May 23, a car accident with minor injuries was reported. The accident occurred along the southbound lane of Route 95. First responders were first notified of an accident near Exit 24 at 2:57 p.m. The emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after. This crash is still under investigation by emergency personnel. No deaths were reported and the extent of the injuries is under review.

Car Accidents and Injuries

May 23, 2018

One Injured in Crash on Interstate 495

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Interstates can be particularly dangerous roadways as thousands of cars travel across these useful paths every day. While caution should always be taken whenever one chooses to get behind the wheel, we urge particular caution whenever high speeds combine with an abundance of other drivers.

On May 23, an accident near Exit 40 on Interstate-495 injured two and resulted in a fire that engulfed one vehicle and upended another. Emergency responders received notification of an accident along the interstate and proceeded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a pickup truck and Hyundai hatchback that appeared to have collided.

Through the course of the accident, the pickup truck rolled over onto its hood, severely damaging it as it came to a stop in the left lane. The hatchback remained upright but caught fire as a result of the crash. Andover Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and proceeded to extinguish the engulfed vehicle.