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.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
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:
Concussion symptoms that may start to show in the days or even weeks following the injury are these:
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.
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.
Friday, July 1, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Natalie's Bill in Massachusetts
What Is Natalie's Bill?
Natalie’s Bill would permit police officers in Massachusetts to pull over drivers who aren’t wearing their seatbelt while behind the wheel. The bill would become a primary seatbelt law in the state, meaning that failure to wear a seatbelt would be sufficient grounds to be pulled over and fined $50 for the first offense.
Massachusetts currently has a secondary seatbelt law, which means that drivers can be cited for not wearing a seatbelt only when they are pulled over for another violation. Drivers who don’t buckle up cannot be pulled over solely because they don’t have their belt on under the present law. Natalie’s Bill would change all of that, if passed. Primary seatbelt laws are in effect in 31 states across the U.S.
There was a hearing on the bill last week in front of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the review of the proposed bill may now take several months for it be approved and enacted. Advocates are hopeful that the bill will pass and that it has the power to save lives.
Who Was Natalie?
The bill is named after Natalie Fuentes, 21, of Springfield, who was killed in July of 2006 in a rollover accident in Springfield. Her boyfriend was driving and Natalie was in the passenger seat when a car in front of them stopped suddenly. The boyfriend then attempted to avoid the car, which caused the vehicle to roll over several times. Natalie was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and her mother, Beatriz, has been the leading advocate in pushing for the bill to pass.
Seatbelts Save Lives
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimates that primary seat belt laws truly do have the potential to save lives. If Natalie’s Bill were to pass in the legislature, nearly 20 lives would be saved in the Commonwealth each year and 650 severe injuries stemming from motor vehicle collisions around the state would be prevented.
If You Have Been Injured in a Massachusetts Auto Accident
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 a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer 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.
Natalie’s Bill would permit police officers in Massachusetts to pull over drivers who aren’t wearing their seatbelt while behind the wheel. The bill would become a primary seatbelt law in the state, meaning that failure to wear a seatbelt would be sufficient grounds to be pulled over and fined $50 for the first offense.
Massachusetts currently has a secondary seatbelt law, which means that drivers can be cited for not wearing a seatbelt only when they are pulled over for another violation. Drivers who don’t buckle up cannot be pulled over solely because they don’t have their belt on under the present law. Natalie’s Bill would change all of that, if passed. Primary seatbelt laws are in effect in 31 states across the U.S.
There was a hearing on the bill last week in front of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the review of the proposed bill may now take several months for it be approved and enacted. Advocates are hopeful that the bill will pass and that it has the power to save lives.
Who Was Natalie?
The bill is named after Natalie Fuentes, 21, of Springfield, who was killed in July of 2006 in a rollover accident in Springfield. Her boyfriend was driving and Natalie was in the passenger seat when a car in front of them stopped suddenly. The boyfriend then attempted to avoid the car, which caused the vehicle to roll over several times. Natalie was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and her mother, Beatriz, has been the leading advocate in pushing for the bill to pass.
Seatbelts Save Lives
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimates that primary seat belt laws truly do have the potential to save lives. If Natalie’s Bill were to pass in the legislature, nearly 20 lives would be saved in the Commonwealth each year and 650 severe injuries stemming from motor vehicle collisions around the state would be prevented.
If You Have Been Injured in a Massachusetts Auto Accident
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 a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer 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.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Massachusetts Could Do More to Stop Drunk Driving
The Boston Globe reports that The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a news conference yesterday to highlight how Massachusetts and other states can combat drunken driving more effectively.
The NTSB reports that the Massachusetts and 7 other states can do more in preventing these types of accidents where tragedy all too often plays a leading part.
The federal agency has previously called for 11 recommendations for each of the 50 states to adopt that are meant to put a stop to “hardcore” drunk drivers. Hardcore drunk drivers are defined as individuals who have previously been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or who register a blood alcohol content (BAC) of a 0.15 or greater.
Some of the recommendations include the following:
Out of the 50 states, 36 states have adopted 5 or more of the NTSB recommendations, while 6 states have adopted at least 8. Massachusetts and 7 other states have only adopted 4 of the recommendations or fewer.
The NTSB reports that in 2009 a total of 10,839 individuals were killed in drunk driving accidents. Roughly 7,600 people of those 10,839 were killed by hardcore drunk drivers.
When to Contact a Boston Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a drunk driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the Boston injury attorneys 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.
The NTSB reports that the Massachusetts and 7 other states can do more in preventing these types of accidents where tragedy all too often plays a leading part.
The federal agency has previously called for 11 recommendations for each of the 50 states to adopt that are meant to put a stop to “hardcore” drunk drivers. Hardcore drunk drivers are defined as individuals who have previously been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or who register a blood alcohol content (BAC) of a 0.15 or greater.
Some of the recommendations include the following:
- Convicted DWI offenders must maintain a zero BAC while behind the wheel
- Limiting plea bargains for a DWI offender and pleading guilty to a lesser offense
- Refusing to erase a DWI offender’s record
- Refusing to allow a DWI offender to avoid having their license suspended
Out of the 50 states, 36 states have adopted 5 or more of the NTSB recommendations, while 6 states have adopted at least 8. Massachusetts and 7 other states have only adopted 4 of the recommendations or fewer.
The NTSB reports that in 2009 a total of 10,839 individuals were killed in drunk driving accidents. Roughly 7,600 people of those 10,839 were killed by hardcore drunk drivers.
When to Contact a Boston Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a car accident in Massachusetts due to a drunk driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the Boston injury attorneys 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.
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