Lessons Drivers Can Learn from Recent Car Crashes in Massachusetts

Unfortunately, we hear about car accidents every day when we watch the news or pick up a paper. There have been a few collisions over the past weeks that serve as reminders to the rest of us who are out on the roadways.

Yarmouth Teen Drives Into 183-Year-Old Building
Raphael Johnson, 18, of Yarmouth dozed off while driving last Wednesday morning and ended up crashing into Hallet’s Store on Route 6A in Yarmouth. The accident occurred around 4:00am, after Johnson reportedly kept falling asleep on his ride home behind the wheel of his Volkswagen Jetta.

According to The Boston Globe, Johnson has been charged by police with negligently operating a motor vehicle and failing to stay within a marked lane, due to his driver fatigue. He emerged from the collision without any injuries, thankfully, but the historic building has been damaged.

The lessons to keep in mind with this accident are:

• Never Drive While Tired
• If You Are Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel, Pull Over and Rest

Toyota Driver Hurt in Route 125 Crash
Seacoast Online reports that an unidentified male driver was seriously injured when he attempted to pass another vehicle while travelling on Route 125 last Wednesday afternoon in Lee, New Hampshire.

The unnamed man was driving a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser and tried to go around another vehicle, but collided with a truck that was travelling in the opposite direction. The unknown male was airlifted to a Boston hospital for medical treatment of serious injuries from the head-on collision.

Police are continuing to investigate the crash and have not stated if excessive speed or alcohol were contributing factors.

The lesson to take away from this crash is:

• Only Pass Another Vehicle When You Have a Clear View of the Opposite Lane of Travel on a Split Lane Roadway

Skateboarder Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver in Taunton
Nicholas Silva-Thomas, 17, of Taunton was skateboarding when he was struck and killed last Thursday night by a hit-and-run driver near Watson Pond just before 10:00pm. The driver reportedly left the scene of the accident after hitting the teenager and drove north on Bay Street.

The Raynham Call reports that Silva-Thomas was transported to an area hospital, where he died. Officials are continuing to investigate the teen’s death and are pursuing charges against the driver.

Attorney Kiley is very proud to be a part of the Hit-And-Run Reward Program. This program is set up for witnesses to hit-and-run accidents and allows them to call and report details on what they saw, while remaining anonymous and receiving a reward for their help.

Lessons to learn from this tragedy are:

• Always Be Aware of Your Surroundings While Driving
• Remember: Bicyclists, Motorcyclists, Pedestrians and Skateboarders Also Use the Same Roadways You Do While Driving – Pay Attention!
• Accidents Happen: Do NOT Drive Away After Any Type of Accident, Especially When You Have Hit Someone. Pull Over and Call 911 Immediately

When to Contact a Boston Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, contact a Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents lawyer 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 dedicated attorneys have 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Girl Suffers Serious Leg Injury in Multi-Vehicle Crash

An unidentified girl sustained a severe leg injury in a multi-vehicle accident that involved a total of 3 cars and a school bus last Friday afternoon just before 4:00pm on Route 2 in Lincoln.

The girl who suffered the serious lower leg injury was a passenger in an SUV that was involved in the crash. There is no additional information on her condition at this time. Besides the young girl, five other individuals sustained injuries that were determined to be minor in nature.

The collision occurred when an unidentified driver of a pickup truck veered into the right lane of the roadway in the area of Bedford Road and subsequently hit the SUV.

The SUV then collided with a bus that was transporting campers from Fenn School. The chain reaction crash then resulted in the bus colliding with another vehicle.

According to The Boston Globe, there were 9 campers on the bus at the time of the collision and all 9 were reportedly uninjured following the crash but were taken to an area hospital as a precaution. Two adults on the bus were transported to the hospital as well.

Authorities have reported that the multi-vehicle accident continues to be under investigation.

Car Accident Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 168,000 children under the age of 14 suffered injuries in car accidents across the U.S in 2008. The CDC has reported that motor vehicle accident injuries among young children are oftentimes caused by incorrect positioning of a child safety seat or are due to a child not being restrained at all. If children were secured in the correct size and type of safety seat, the CDC reports that severe and even fatal injuries would be cut by over 50%.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Injury Attorney
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, contact the Massachusetts injury lawyers 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 car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and a successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases.

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

1 Dead, 3 Injured in Truck Explosion on Route 1 in Saugus

Neal Michaud, 59, of Manchester, NH was killed in a tragic and fiery crash early this past Saturday morning when Michaud somehow lost control of the Peterbilt oil tanker he was driving on Route 1 North in Saugus and veered onto the median before crashing.

The Daily Item of Lynn reports that the truck’s trailer came to a stop in the opposite lanes of travel and caused a massive explosion from the 11,000 gallons of oil that the tank was holding. It was reported that the fireball from the explosion reached over 80 feet into the air, while the fire continued to spread. Michaud was declared dead at the scene of the accident by emergency responders.

Authorities reported that 7 other vehicles were burned in the crash, with 3 individuals requiring hospitalization for burn injuries from the truck explosion. One of the burn victims, Kevin Fitzgerald, 60, of South Hamilton was transported to a Boston hospital for treatment. The other two unidentified victims were transported to local hospitals.

Neighboring offices and several greenhouses in the area were considered total losses, while about 120 people had to be evacuated from the area while emergency officials put out the flames and cleared the scene.

Deadly Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that motor vehicle accidents are the single leading cause of fatalities among individuals aged 5-34 across the United States.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Accidents Lawyer
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the Massachusetts accidents lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

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

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Concussion Symptoms after a Car Accident

What are Concussions?
A concussion is a type of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can be minor to severe depending on how the head was injured. A mild or minor concussion is powerful enough to momentarily impair functions in the brain that manage one’s memory, reflexes, coordination, balance and even speech.

What Causes a Concussion?
These types of head injuries occur most often in motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and slip and fall incidents. Concussions can result from any direct blow or impact to the head.

Some reactions to concussions can result in loss of consciousness, whereas other reactions may consist of the individual not even realizing they have experienced a concussion. A concussion is typically a mild injury and the majority of individuals who sustain a concussion make a full recovery.

Concussion Symptoms
Symptoms of concussions can show up immediately following the injury or they could start to show in the days or weeks following the injury. Here are some of the symptoms that can occur right after the injury:

• Confusion
• Memory loss
• Constant headache
• Feeling dizzy
• Tinnitus (ringing in one’s ears)
• Slurring of words
• Exhaustion
• Feeling nauseous and/or vomiting

Concussion symptoms that may start to show in the days or even weeks following the injury are these:

• Sensitivity to bright lights and noise
• Feeling depressed
• Feeling irritable
• Having trouble sleeping
• Having trouble concentrating

Treatment for Concussions
The majority of individuals who experience a concussion will recover over time and with rest. However, the more severe the concussion is, the more likely a severe brain injury could result if the initial concussion is not treated immediately and properly.

If you have been in a car accident and have any of the symptoms mentioned above, make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible.

When to Contact a Boston Accidents Attorney
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the Boston accidents lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

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

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

One Injured in Dorchester Garbage Truck Crash

An unidentified driver went over the center line overnight on Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester and collided with a garbage truck before it rolled over many times. The unnamed driver had to be rescued by emergency personnel using the Jaws of Life and the driver’s condition is currently unknown.

Rollover Crash Statistics
Motor vehicle accidents where a rollover occurs are the deadliest types of crashes to occur among all vehicles. SUVs face the most significant risk of rolling over in a collision and face a 60% chance of the SUV rolling over. Other smaller types of passenger cars (sedans, compacts) are at about a 25% risk of rolling over in an accident.


When to Contact a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been seriously hurt in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

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

Call 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.