Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

May 17, 2018

Man from Brockton Charged with Stabbing Stepfather

It can be hard to understand why people commit violent acts against one another as these actions can be devastating.

A 28-year-old man stabbed his stepfather on Tuesday. Darryl Sanders-McClure was arraigned on Wednesday on three counts of assault. The victim had stab wounds in his back and head.

We know how hard it can be to understand why people commit violent acts against one another. We also recognize that sometimes these conflicts can be very complicated and involved multiple parties. We do not know all the details of the above case. But, we do know that victims can seek to recover their rights when someone causes injury to them.

May 17, 2018

Suspects Arrested in Death of Bethgy Cator

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The criminal actions of others that lead to fatalities can be hard to understand.

Renardo Williams, 24, and Chanel Martins, 29, have been charged in the death of Beth Cantor, 26.

State Police arrested the two men in connection with the shooting on Saturday night in Brockton.

May 17, 2018

Update: Suspect Dead After SWAT Standoff

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Violent, criminal actions can be hard for us to wrap our minds around.

A man who opened fire on police and barricaded himself in a home in Middleboro was found dead after a standoff that lasted for seven hours on Wednesday. Police say John Mann, 38, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

It appears that no police were injured in this incident even though they were shot at. When emergency responders are on the job, they are putting themselves at risk. If someone else injures them because of their violent actions, they could seek to recover their rights. Every case is different, but they could seek to do so through a personal injury claim.

May 17, 2018

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Accident on Mass Pike

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Accidents that involve tractor-trailers can be extremely dire because these vehicles are so large.

In Weston, a tractor-trailer rolled over on-ramp from the Mass Turnpike to Route 95. This happened early on Thursday morning. It appears that no one was seriously hurt in this accident.

It is not known what caused the above accident. It is, however, important for drivers of big trucks to be extra careful to pay attention to others around them. These accidents can be extremely severe. It is also important for drivers in smaller vehicles to know that large trucks have large blind spots and difficulty stopping and turning. Safety on the road can help reduce these accidents.

May 17, 2018

Police Look for Suspects After 2 People Shot in Chelsea

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The criminal, violent actions that people do to each other can be hard to understand.

Two people were shot in Chelsea on Wednesday. This happened on Chestnut Street near Second Street. Both of the male victims were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Police are still looking for the suspect.

May 17, 2018

Woman Sues Fence Maker Over After Sister Dies in Car Accident

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Accidents that caused fatalities can be particularly difficult to understand. They leave family and friends grieving.

Ashley Hartung died after she was impaled by a guard rail. Her sister, Crystal Legassey, is filing a wrongful death suit against the fencing company who made the rail alleging that it was faulty. The incident occurred after Hartung was in a car accident and her vehicle vaulted \ curb and struck the guardrail.

The negligent actions of other people that lead to fatalities can be particularly painful for family members. We know how devastating these accidents can be. Lack of safety measures being taken can have deadly consequences. Victims and their families can seek to recover their rights in these cases.

May 17, 2018

Victim Identified in Mattapan Shooting

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

The violent, criminal actions that cause harm to others are hard to understand.

At around 11 in the morning on Tuesday, police responded to a call about a person shot on 50 Evelyn Street in Mattapan. The victim has been identified as Garfield Thomas, 33. He suffered from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.

We would like to send our condolences to the family of Garfield Thomas. These violent acts can be hard to understand. Criminal actions that kill people leave the family and friends behind to grieve and ask why. It is so important to do all we can to help victims families. It is also important to help make our communities safer.

May 17, 2018

Update: Obituary for Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Callahan

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Vehicle accidents that lead to fatalities are tragic.

47-year-old Katheleen ‘Kathy’ Calahan was killed in a car crash on Mother’s Day. Funeral services will take place on Saturday. Her obituary talks about how much she loved her role as grandma as well as her customers at Dunkin Donuts.

We want to give our condolences to the family and friends. Vehicle accidents that caused deaths are particularly tragic. They leave family members grieving and asking why. It is so important to raise awareness about driving safety and attentiveness. Family members can also seek to recover their rights by filing a wrongful death claim.

May 17, 2018

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Seaport District Crash

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable people on the roads.

A vehicle crashed into a man on a motorcycle. This happened in Boston on May 16, and hate accident sent the motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries.

Police are investigating. They say the crash occurred near the Seaport District. The victim was taken to Tufts Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

May 17, 2018

Accident on Route 90

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

No one expects a car accident to happen to them. These accidents can be devastating.

An accident was reported on Route 90 eastbound and westbound to Route 95 northbound. These roads were closed because of a rollover accident. This occurred at around 2 in the morning on May 17.

Car accidents can do severe damage. It is important for every driver to drive safely and follow the rules of the road. If they do not, they could end up causing an accident. Accidents can lead to severe injury or even fatalities. Victims can seek compensation for their injuries in these cases.