Methuen Man Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver

What Happened 
 
According to The Eagle Tribune, a Methuen man crossing Union Street in Methuen reportedly sustained a spinal injury when he was hit by a driver this past Wednesday night around 10:00 p.m. The driver left the scene of the accident and is currently being sought by police.

Authorities reported that the 33-year-old man did not lose consciousness at the scene and was able to provide a description of the vehicle that struck him to police. It was reported that the driver proceeded down Union Street, came to a stop beyond the accident, but then fled the scene.

Officials are continuing to investigate the serious accident and are actively searching for a dark, mid-sized vehicle that could have been a delivery vehicle or a taxi. The vehicle may have damage to the front left headlight due to the impact.

The Tribune reported that as of Thursday the man was in critical condition at a Boston area hospital.  

Pedestrian Accident Injury Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 70,000 pedestrians across the U.S. were injured in 2010 as a result of motor vehicle accidents and accounted for 3% of all individuals who were hurt in these types of accidents.  

When to Consider Contacting a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer 

 If you or someone you know has suffered serious injuries as a pedestrian in a hit-and-run accident in Massachusetts, contact a Massachusetts pedestrian accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about the legal options that may be available to you.

Call us (888) 208-1695 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

AT&T Documentary a Reminder of the Dangers of Texting While Driving

Having and using cell phones have become so second nature to many people that they don’t even think twice about talking on the phone, or worse, texting while they drive. The dangers of texting while driving are not new news. According to Distraction.gov, the official U.S. government website for distracted driving, texting while driving creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving with your full attention on the road.

The Worst Kind of Distraction

Texting takes a driver’s mind off of driving, their eyes off the road, and their hands off the wheel. It is a recipe for disaster, but many people believe that the statistics won’t be true for them; that if they just read or send a quick text, nothing will happen and everything will be fine, but this is unfortunately not the case, as is demonstrated in the following AT&T documentary. The lives of each of these people have changed and have even been torn apart due to texting while driving. Please be aware that some of the images and descriptions are graphic.

Dedicated to Helping Victims of Distracted Driving in Massachusetts

At Kiley Law Group, our experienced car accident lawyers in Boston understand how difficult it is to be involved in a distracted driving accident or to lose a loved one as the result of another’s distracted driving, and we are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions. A text is not worth another person’s life.

If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a Massachusetts car accident that was caused by texting while driving or another form of distraction, we can help you pursue the compensation you need to get your life back together. To learn more, call us for a free legal consultation at (888) 208-1695.

Lowell Woman Found Guilty in Deadly Route 3 Accident

The Lowell Sun reports that a Lowell woman was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide earlier this week following a 2-day trial in Ayer District Court for her role in a deadly car accident on Route 3 in Chelmsford in December of 2009. 

What Happened

The woman had suffered a seizure while driving, causing her to lose control of the vehicle and drive into a road crew working on the highway.  The Sun reports that the woman has had a seizure disorder for many years and took medication to help control the frequency of the seizures. 

The fatal crash claimed the life of a Seabrook, NH man, who was part of the road crew.  The woman also struck another man, from Lynnfield, whose leg was severed above his knee.

The evening before the fatal crash, the woman experienced a seizure and, because of this, prosecutors in the case allege that she should not have been driving the morning after.  Despite this, she attempted to drive to work that morning in Nashua, NH when she experienced another seizure on Route 3, crashed through traffic cones before hitting the two men, and pinned them against a construction truck.

The woman was sentenced to spend 3 months in jail, 2 years probation following the jail term, and she will lose her driver’s license for 15 years.

Do You Need Legal Advice?  Contact a Massachusetts Car Accidents Attorney

If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts, contact the dedicated Massachusetts car accidents attorneys with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options before you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company, or hire a lawyer.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers have over 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in car accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other injury cases. 

Call us today at (888) 208-1695 to receive your free legal consultation.  And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.