June 19, 2018

Serious Injuries Reported in Mansfield Crash

A crash with reported serious injuries occurred in Mansfield, Massachusetts on Tuesday morning. The crash was initially called in to the Mansfield Fire Department at 11:23 am. Both fire and police officials responded to the scene of the crash shortly after the dispatch call was taken. The crash took place at the intersection of Route 106 and Copeland Drive.

The crash was so severe that the Jaws of Life had to be used to remove injured victims from their cars. The crash involved two vehicles, though no details were provided on how it occurred. One of the injured victims was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital while the other was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. Although the injuries are described a serious, police do not believe they are life-threatening. The road remained for about 30 minutes while police investigated. Shortly after noon, it was re-opened for motorists. The crash remains under investigation.

Massachusetts Serious Injury Accident

June 19, 2018

Early Morning Crash in Rayham Causes Serious Injuries

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

An early morning crash in Raynham has caused serious injuries to at least one person. Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision which took place on I-495, just after the early morning commute was getting started for many drivers. Officers in Raynham received the call for help at about 6:00 am this morning. Upon arrival on scene, they located a crash in the median strip of the divided highway at exit 7.

Unfortunately, there are also reported injuries in this accident. The mechanism of the crash remains uncertain as the investigation is still active. The injuries, however, have been described as “serious.” Medical personnel continue to tend to the injured victims. We hope to bring you additional updates on this wreck throughout the day as we learn new information. In the meantime, we will continue to hope that serious injuries are not life-threatening and that those involved will be able to recover from this early morning crash.

Serious Collisions

June 18, 2018

Route 6 Accident Slows Evening Commute

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

An accident on Route 6 in the Cape Cod area made the work day a bit longer for motorists trying to get home. The accident happened just before 6:00 pm in Barnstable, Massachusetts near exit 6. The accident involved two vehicles. Massachusetts State Police were called to the crash scene to investigate.

The exact sequence of events in the crash is still under investigation by police at this time. However, one of the vehicles involved in the accident was located in the woods off the highway. The other vehicle remained on or near the roadway. At least one person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital following the collision. There is no word on that person’s condition or their identity at this time. Traffic was slow and was backed up for a considerable distance approaching the scene of the accident. Eventually, State Police were able to clear the roadway and traffic returned to normal.

Car Accidents with Injuries

April 13, 2018

When Should I Sue After A Car Accident?

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

While people frequently threaten to file lawsuits against negligent parties in claims relating to car accidents, actually doing so proves to much more complicated. Filing a lawsuit requires a plaintiff to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that a negligent party breached a duty of care and that breach caused a victim’s injuries.

At the Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, we can file a lawsuit to hold a negligent party accountable when an insurance company is unwilling to provide you with adequate compensation for your injuries. Call 617-367-2900 to have our experienced personal injury lawyers review your case and discuss all of your legal options.

March 14, 2018

Are Sunroofs Safe? Feature Grows in Popularity, But Regulations Stagnant

by Jeffrey S. Glassman

More than a dozen years ago, a teenager was paralyzed in a single-vehicle crash after being thrown from the closed sunroof of her sport utility vehicle. She and her family filed Hankins v. Ford in a federal court in Mississippi, alleging her severe personal injuries were the result of a defective sunroof that was unreasonably dangerous and defendant car maker was negligent in failing to warn them of the risk.

The case dragged on for years, but ultimately ended with Ford prevailing under the argument that there is no government regulation that requires a sunroof (even one that is closed) to keep occupants inside a vehicle, particularly in the event of a rollover crash.

Fast-forward to today, and there are still no government regulations that require sunroofs to be safer, despite the fact that there are hundreds of ejections via sunroof every single year. Continue reading