We have been practicing law in Boston and throughout Massachusetts since 1985. I have represented clients in District Courts, Superior Courts, the Appeals Court, Housing Court, Probate Courts, Federal Bankruptcy Court and the Federal District Court.
Construction has long been one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Although heavily regulated including being subject to strict OSHA rules and regulations, serious accidents and fatalities are not uncommon. The first fatal construction accident in Massachusetts for 2022 occurred in late March when a concrete slab on the roof of Government Center in Boston collapsed during its demolition on a 51-year-old worker.
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Single car accidents are not uncommon and happen for a variety of reasons. One such crash occurred recently in Rochester, Massachusetts when a vehicle veered off the road near 116 Marys Pond and 113 Walnut Plain Road just before 11:00 a.m. and struck a tree, causing massive front-end damage.
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Since Biblical times, being a good Samaritan is what we encourage ourselves and others to do. Seeing someone in distress and going out of your way to assist them in some way is lauded as the right thing to do. Recently, in the case of a man in Merrimack, Massachusetts who in early April of this year stopped to assist people who had been in a collision on the Everett Turnpike and was struck by a hit-and-run motorist, some might be reluctant to be so helpful when coming upon an accident.
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Pedestrian accidents in Massachusetts and across the nation have drastically increased in the past decade with Massachusetts experiencing a 100% increase since 2020. Nationwide, the increase is 17%.
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It is no secret that teenagers tend to engage in riskier behavior than older individuals, even those in their early 20s. Driving is one particularly risky activity even for the safest drivers, but for teenagers, car accidents are the leading cause of death for drivers aged 15 to 19. Much of this is due to their own negligent conduct.
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For years, portions of State Street in Springfield, Massachusetts have experienced numerous pedestrian accidents including a number of fatalities, the latest being in November 2021. One particular area of concern was near the site of the Springfield Public Library. According to studies made of this area, observers reported an average of 6 pedestrians per hour crossing mainly between the driveways east of the library with most persons having to wait several minutes before being able to cross safely. As a result of the study, the city plans to make several changes to ensure pedestrian safety.
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A recent pedestrian accident in Dracut, Massachusetts left a 61-year -old man in critical condition. The incident occurred on Lakeview Avenue in Dracut when a female driver from Tyngsboro operating a Ford Taurus apparently struck the man and then left the scene of the accident only to crash her vehicle down the roadway, rendering it undriveable. She was charged with intoxicated driving as well as leaving the scene of an injury accident.
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A three-vehicle crash in Brockton, Massachusetts last month resulted in a fatality and with one other person sustaining serious, life-threatening injuries. Several other people involved were transported to area hospitals.
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Recently, a 17-year-old student from Norwell High School was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Marshfield, Massachusetts in the early morning hours when the vehicle in which he and two other teens were in crossed over a double yellow line on Forest Street and crashed into a tree. All three of the occupants were trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by police and first responders.
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On the evening of February 22, 2022, a freshman at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst was walking on Massachusetts Avenue when she was struck and killed by a motorist, another UMass student. She was rushed to Baystate Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. Her death has prompted the university to implement safety measures to prevent future tragedies.
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