Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

May 25, 2018

Accident on Pleasant Street

Vehicle accidents can happen when we least expect them, and they can occur at any time. While accidents can not be completely prevented, driving attentively and following the rules of the road can reduce the risk of an accident. It is so important for all drivers to remain attentive behind the wheel as negligent driving can have dire consequences.

On May 25, the Worcester Police Department received information about an injury accident. The initial report stated that the accident involved two vehicles. The accident was reported to police around 2 in the morning and occurred on the 900 block of Pleasant Street.

Upon arrival, emergency responders administered medical for minor injuries to the victims. While injuries were reported, the extent of these injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported. The accident was cleared quickly, and the normal flow of traffic returned to the area.

May 25, 2018

Accident on Washington Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can occur at any time and on any road. A serious accident can happen while on a seven-lane highway or while on a two-lane back road. Some car accidents can cause devastating injuries, and the impacts of these accidents can be long-lasting and determinantal to victim’s lives.

On May 24, Cambridge Police received a report of a hit-and-run accident involving two vehicles. The reporting party told police that at approximately 12:50 p.m., an unknown suspect hit her vehicle and then fled the scene. The accident took place on Washington Street.

Upon arrival, emergency responders administered medical care for minor injuries to the victim who remained at the scene. The extent of the injuries is still being determined. However, no fatalities were reported.

May 25, 2018

I-95 Crash Causes Traffic Backup

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents that occur on freeways can be particularly devastating as they often involve cars going at high speeds. These accidents can also impact many people at once as freeways tend to include high volumes of traffic. The consequences of reckless driving can be lethal. Whenever on the road, drivers must remember to follow remain vigilant at all times and do their part to prevent accidents.

On May 24, the Massachusetts State Police received information about a multi-car accident that was causing delays. They received this report at 1:50 in the afternoon and responded to the scene shortly afterwards. This incident occurred on I-95 near Sharon.

Upon arrival, first responders administered medial car for minor injuries, though the extent of the injuries is still being determined. The accident caused extensive delays on the highway, and emergency personnel directed traffic around the area while the scene was cleared.

May 25, 2018

Motorcycle Accident in Brockton

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents happen anywhere and at any time, and the consequences of these accidents can be devastating. It is essential for all drivers to remember the responsibility they have to one another and to keep in mind that negligent driving can have potentially deadly consequences.

On May 24, Brockton Police received a report of an accident involving an SUV and a motorcycle. The incident was reported to police at 9 at night and occurred near Pleasant Street and North Main Street.

Upon arrival, first responders found that the two people on the motorcycle needed to be taken to the hospital for injuries, the extent of which is still being determined. The driver of the small SUV survived the accident and is reported to have suffered only minor injuries. The scene was cleared shortly afterwards and the flow of traffic resumed.

May 25, 2018

Rollover Accident in Dorchester

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents can take us off guard and happen when we least expect them. While not every car accident causes injury, many of them do and the consequences can be dire. Drivers must remember they have a duty of care to the other people they share the road with. We must use caution and follow the rules of the road when behind the wheel.

On May 24, Boston EMS received a report of a two-vehicle accident that involved a vehicle rollover with possible entrapment. The incident occurred at Holiday Street around 7:35 p.m. Boston EMS and other first responders arrived on the scene shortly afterwards and secured the area.

Upon arrival, they administered care for injuries, but the extent of the injuries is still being determined. However, there were no fatalities reported. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

May 25, 2018

Box Truck Accident on Route 93N

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Accidents that involve commercial vehicles like box trucks can be extremely dire as these vehicles are so much larger than the average car on the road. These accidents can end up impacting multiple people and causing severe injuries. It is so important for drivers of these large vehicles to remain vigilant at all times, and it is equally important for the drivers around them to use caution.

On May 25, the Massachusetts State Police received information of a two-vehicle crash that involved a box truck and another vehicle. This accident occurred at the Boston O’Neill Tunnel on Route 93 near Exit 23. Police learned of this accident around 2:20 a.m. and arrived on the scene shortly after.

Upon arrival, emergency responders administered care for minor injuries. They closed down the three right lanes of the highway and directed traffic around the area. The incident caused traffic to backup for about 2 miles. The extent of the injuries was not initially known, but initial reports suggest the injuries are not life-threatening.

May 25, 2018

Rollover Crash on Route 1 Northbound

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can occur out of nowhere, and some of these accidents can have lethal consequences. Through remaining vigilant and following the rules of the road, all drivers can do their part to keep roads safe for all who use them. Reckless driving can cause severe accidents and leave victims suffering from their injuries.

On May 25, Massachusetts State Police received information about a rollover crash with minor injuries. The crash is reported to have involved two-vehicles and was called into police around 6 in the morning. This incident occurred on Route 1 northbound in Lynfield at the Salem Street exit.

The vehicle that caused the accident remained in the road, and the right lane was closed as emergency responders directed traffic around the area. Within the hour, all lanes were reopened. The extent of the injuries is still being determined, but no fatalities were reported.

May 25, 2018

Bus Accident on I-93

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Bus accidents can be extremely dire as the large weight and sheer size of these vehicles can be a dangerous force. Accidents involving passenger vehicles can also impact many people at a time. Bus drivers must remember to use extreme caution, and other drivers must remember that large vehicles can have large blind spots and difficulty braking quickly.

On May 24, an MBTA bus driver and two passengers were transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with minor injuries after a car and bus collided on Interstate 93 southbound.

Officials in Charleston received a report that an Everett woman driving a 2016 BMW attempted to enter the HOV lane by crossing over rubber strips. This caused the bus already in the HOV lane to strike the driver’s side of the car. The accident occurred at 9 in the morning, and emergency personnel responded shortly afterwards. The HOV lane was shut down until about 10:55 a.m., and emergency personnel directed traffic around the area. The extent of the injuries is still being determined.

May 25, 2018

Hit-and-Run Accident on Pilgrim Avenue

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can happen without warning, and the impacts of some of these accidents can be tragic and devastating. Reckless driving can leave people with serious injuries, and drivers who cause an accident and flee the scene are forgetting that they have a responsibility to the victims. They are also engaging in a criminal activity, and they could be leaving victims behind to suffer.

On May 24, the Worcester Police Department received a call about a hit-and-run driver. Initial reports determined that the accident involved two vehicles, one of which fled the scene shortly after the incident. The accident was reported to police at around 2 in the morning and occurred on the 100 block of Pilgrim Avenue. Emergency personnel arrived quickly to the scene of the accident.

Upon arrival, first responders administered care for minor injuries. No individuals had to be taken to the hospital, and it appears there were no life-threatening injuries. Police are still searching for the other vehicle involved in the accident.

May 25, 2018

Accident on Maple Wood Street

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Car accidents can happen at any time, and they can occur when we least expect them. The consequences of reckless driving can sometimes be severe and far-reaching. It is essential that all drivers remain cautious and vigilant whenever they are behind the wheel. Drivers who do not follow traffic laws could be putting their own lives as well as the lives of others at risk.

On May 24, the Boston Police Department received information about a multi-vehicle accident. The accident was reported to authorities around 6:00 in the evening and occurred on Maplewood Street.

Officer Scott Pulchansingh was the first to arrive at the scene, and other emergency responders arrived shortly afterwards. Upon arrival, first responders administered medical care for minor injuries. It appears these injuries were not life-threatening. Police are still investigating and reviewing the cause of the accident.