July 8, 2018

Sandwich, MA – Four Injured in Saturday Crash

Sandwich, MA (July 8, 2018) – Four people suffered injuries in a two car collision Saturday evening in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Police say that, just before 8:00 pm, two vehicles were traveling on Route 6A at Spring Hill Road when they collided with one another. One of the involved vehicles then struck a utility pole.

Sandwich police, along with fire and rescue units responded to the crash scene to investigate and assist the injured victims. One person had to be extricated from a wrecked vehicle. In total, four people were transported to a nearby hospital for injuries suffered in the crash. At this time, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

Sandwich police are still investigating this crash. Delays were present in the area while workers attempted to repair the damaged utility pole. No other information regarding this crash is currently available.

July 7, 2018

Worcester, MA – Hit and Run on Chandler Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 7, 2018) – Worcester police responded to a series of injury accidents on Friday afternoon and evening. One such accident, a hit and run with injuries, took place in the 1 block of Chandler Street. Police first received the call around 5:00 pm and it is believed that the accident occurred shortly prior to the call being received.

Patrol officers were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that one person was injured in the hit and run crash. A search of the immediate area for the other driver turned up negative. Police recorded the identifying information of the driver remaining on scene and completed their crash report documenting their observations. At this time, the crash investigation remains ongoing while officers attempt to locate the other driver. There is no word on the extent or severity of injuries sustained in the crash. No other details were immediately available.

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July 7, 2018

Worcester, MA – Police Called to Injury Crash on East Worcester Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 7, 2018) – Injuries were reported in a Friday evening accident that occurred on East Worcester Street. The accident call came in to police around 6:00 pm regarding an accident with injuries. Police responded to the call and found at least one person suffering from injuries sustained in the collision. Additional units, including medical workers, also responded to the scene. The injured victim was treated for their injuries on scene.

The severity of injuries are unknown at this time but there is no indication that they are life-threatening. Police are still investigating this crash and have not released any additional details, including the identity of those involved or whether charges are expected to be issued.

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July 7, 2018

Worcester, MA – Hit and Run on Tobias Boland Way

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Worcester, MA (July 7, 2018) – Police in Worcester, Massachusetts received a call on Friday about a possible accident with injuries occurring in the 1 block of Tobias Boland Way. Upon their arrival to the scene, officers were able to confirm that a crash had just occurred in the area. One victim was left behind at the crash site suffering from injuries that were sustained in the collision.

Officers requested a medical unit to treat the victim and first aid was administered on scene. The other individual involved quickly left the scene of the crash before officers could arrive. Police have been unable to locate this driver as of the time this story is reported. There is no word on the severity of the injuries sustained in the crash or the identity of those involved.

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July 7, 2018

Hyannis, MA – Pedestrian Injured in Early Morning Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Hyannis, MA (July 7, 2018) – A pedestrian was struck by an alleged impaired driver early Saturday morning in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The collision took place around 1:00 am at the intersection of Main Street and Pine Avenue. The pedestrian was walking through the intersection when they were struck by the vehicle.

An ambulance arrived on scene and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The driver was investigated by Barnstable police following the crash. After administration of field sobriety tests, it was determined that the driver was impaired. She was arrested and charged with OUI, speeding and operating to endanger. The crash remains under investigation.

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July 7, 2018

Massachusetts Dog Bite Law

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

According to a Study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than half of all Massachusetts residents own a pet. Moreover, 1 in 4 Massachusetts households keep a dog as the family pet. A study conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Injury Surveillance Program reveals that there are an estimated 6,300 dog bite injuries reported in Massachusetts that require medical attention every year.

Massachusetts Dog Bite Law

According to MGL c. 140, s. 155 dog bites are strict liability offenses in Massachusetts. Strict liability is a legal concept which means that someone is liable for an injury to another regardless of whether they were negligent or not. This basically means that if your dog bites another person and the other person is injured then you are responsible even if you exercised reasonable care to avoid the bite from occurring.

July 7, 2018

Massachuetts Insurance Coverage Limits

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

In nearly every personal injury case, the amount of available insurance coverage is one of the initial and most important questions that must be answered. Several issues may arise in the context of determining the availability of coverage for a particular accident.

Coverage Minimum Limits

In Massachusetts, a person is required to carry automobile insurance and it is illegal not to do so. Any insurance policy issued in our state has minimum coverage limits. In Massachusetts, every driver is required to carry coverage with at least $20,000.00 per injured person and $40,000.00 per accident. Additionally, you are required to have uninsured motorist protection in the same amounts.

July 7, 2018

Depositions in Personal Injury Cases

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

If you are involved in a Massachusetts personal injury accident you may eventually have to sit down for a deposition. This may not be a comforting thought for many accident victims, however, a deposition is a necessary part of the process in many personal injury claims filed across our state each year.

What is a Deposition?

A deposition is basically a question and answer session with the other side’s attorney. In your case, an attorney representing the person who caused your accident or the responsible insurance company will be the person asking the questions. A deposition is electronically recorded and all activity is transcribed by a certified court reporter who will prepare a written transcript of the session. A deposition may also be video recorded. The deposition typically takes place in an attorney’s office and may last an hour or two or much longer depending on the complexity of your case.

July 7, 2018

Head and Brain Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Injuries to the head and brain are commonly seen in car accidents and are among the most serious injuries that can occur. Unlike a broken bone or a muscle sprain, these injuries do not typically have a clear course of recovery and can be extremely complicated to treat, even under expert medical care.

Causes and Symptoms of Head Injuries

A traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a TBI, is a particularly severe head injury. The causes of these vary, but they may be the result of a fall, motor vehicle accident, or an attack. A TBI may be experienced in a car accident when a person’s head collides with the steering wheel or dash inside their vehicle during the impact of the crash. The most common symptom of a TBI is a headache experienced shortly after the trauma. Other symptoms include dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, light sensitivity and inability to focus. The symptoms of a TBI may not be readily apparent for several days. Symptoms can seem minimal at first and then become progressively worse over the course of days or weeks if left untreated.

July 7, 2018

Sandwich, MA – One Hurt in Rollover Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Sandwich, MA (July 7, 2018) – A rollover crash took place in Sandwich, Massachusetts Friday evening, leaving one person hospitalized. The accident happened around 11:30 pm on Route 6, between exits 2 and 3. A vehicle was traveling in the eastbound lane of the highway when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control and crashed the car. The car rolled over before coming to rest.

Police and fire officials responded to the crash scene. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle on their own before police arrival. The driver sustained injuries in the rollover and was transported by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital for further evaluation. The driver’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating this accident and have released no additional information as of Saturday morning.

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