According to The Metrowest Daily News, a 13-year-old Hopkinton boy was riding his bike on Route 85 in Hopkinton last Wednesday when he was struck and killed by a vehicle operated by a 16-year-old girl.
The tragic accident occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. at the intersection of Route 85 (Hayden Rowe) and Granite Street. A Good Samaritan reportedly performed CPR on the boy while waiting for authorities to arrive on the scene. Emergency responders transported the boy to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and both state and local police are continuing their investigation into the deadly accident.
Showing posts with label Bicycle Accident. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bicycle Accident. Show all posts
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Bike Accident Lawyers Discuss Common Bicyclist Errors that Cause Michigan Car Accidents
Our bike accident lawyers in Michigan have successfully represented injured bicyclists involved in car, motorcycle, or truck accidents for over 40 years. As a resource to bicyclists and motorists, we have provided some driver errors to help further your knowledge on what to avoid, what to be aware of, and what the most common types of collisions between a bike and car are so that you too may not become a victim of a bicycle accident.
Bicyclists make up 2 percent of all victims in traffic crashes annually. Statistics show that:
Common Bicyclist Errors that Cause Car Accidents in Michigan
According to “The Safety Report,” these are errors that bicyclists make every day and should not be taken lightly:
The above article is a guest blog post by the personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Buckfire Law Firm works with Michigan clients who have been hit on bike by car or any other serious injuries in a bicycle accident.
Bicyclists make up 2 percent of all victims in traffic crashes annually. Statistics show that:
- 69% of fatalities on bikes happened in large cities.
- Bicyclist accidents are shown to happen typically around 5p.m. and 9p.m.
- 12% of bicyclists injured were between the ages of 5 and 15 years old.
Common Bicyclist Errors that Cause Car Accidents in Michigan
According to “The Safety Report,” these are errors that bicyclists make every day and should not be taken lightly:
- Running red lights
- Running stop signs
- Listening to iPods/ and or other devices while riding your bike (cannot hear street sounds that may alert to danger)
- Unpredictable riding behavior (weaving around and through cars, changing directions without hand signals
The above article is a guest blog post by the personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Buckfire Law Firm works with Michigan clients who have been hit on bike by car or any other serious injuries in a bicycle accident.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Bicyclist Injured in SUV Crash in Wayland
An unnamed Wayland bicyclist was seriously injured yesterday morning about 8 a.m. after he crashed into an SUV on Route 20 in Wayland, police said.
The injured bicyclist was flown by medical helicopter to Boston Medical Center. According to the authorities, the injuries the bicyclist suffered in the crash are not considered life-threatening.
The SUV driver was not injured, though the vehicle sustained damage on the passenger side door.
The bicycle-SUV collision occurred at the intersection of Route 20 and Glen Road.
Safety Tips for Preventing Bicycle Accidents
A National Center for Statistics and Analysis report suggests the following safety tips for avoiding bicycle accidents:
Contacting a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in a bicycle crash in Massachusetts, the Boston car accident lawyers at Kiley Law Group may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your accident-related injuries.
To find out if your accident was caused by negligence, it is best to consult with a personal injury attorney specializing in bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles. Call our toll-free number 800-410-2769 to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our experienced Boston car accident lawyers.
The call is free, the advice may be priceless.
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in the article at the time the article was published. Our information sources are clearly cited in the article. If you were involved in this accident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us. Do not act solely based on the information provided above. Get a free confidential consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney: 1-800-410-2769.
The injured bicyclist was flown by medical helicopter to Boston Medical Center. According to the authorities, the injuries the bicyclist suffered in the crash are not considered life-threatening.
The SUV driver was not injured, though the vehicle sustained damage on the passenger side door.
The bicycle-SUV collision occurred at the intersection of Route 20 and Glen Road.
Safety Tips for Preventing Bicycle Accidents
A National Center for Statistics and Analysis report suggests the following safety tips for avoiding bicycle accidents:
- ALWAYS wear helmets. Helmets are essential to protecting the head from traumatic injury.
- OBEY traffic rules. Bicyclists are required to obey the same traffic rules as other drivers.
- KEEP your distance from other vehicles. Drivers should allow bicyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing them and should yield to bicyclists at intersections and as directed by traffic signs and signals.
- MAKE sure you are seen on the road. Bicyclists should wear fluorescent or brightly colored clothing to increase their visibility. At night, a front light and red reflector or flashing rear light should be used.
Contacting a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in a bicycle crash in Massachusetts, the Boston car accident lawyers at Kiley Law Group may be able to help you receive the compensation you deserve for your accident-related injuries.
To find out if your accident was caused by negligence, it is best to consult with a personal injury attorney specializing in bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles. Call our toll-free number 800-410-2769 to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our experienced Boston car accident lawyers.
The call is free, the advice may be priceless.
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in the article at the time the article was published. Our information sources are clearly cited in the article. If you were involved in this accident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us. Do not act solely based on the information provided above. Get a free confidential consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney: 1-800-410-2769.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Avon Boy on Bicycle Struck by Police Cruiser
According to The Patriot Ledger, Anthony Charette, 7, of Avon was struck by a Holbrook police cruiser while he was riding his bike around 6:00pm Sunday evening on Glendon Street near the intersection of East Spring Street. The bicycle accident occurred just down the road from Charette’s grandparents’ house on East Spring Street.
Charette is currently being treated for serious injuries at a Boston hospital. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. The name of the Holbrook police officer has not been publicly released. It was reported that Glendon Street is used often by police to travel across town lines between Holbrook and Avon. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and police are continuing to investigate the bike accident.
Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 500,000 individuals across the U.S. require medical treatment for bicycle-related injuries each year. The most serious injuries that can result in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident are:
When to Contact a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer
If your child has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a personal injury lawyer in Boston with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
Our 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 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.
Charette is currently being treated for serious injuries at a Boston hospital. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. The name of the Holbrook police officer has not been publicly released. It was reported that Glendon Street is used often by police to travel across town lines between Holbrook and Avon. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and police are continuing to investigate the bike accident.
Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 500,000 individuals across the U.S. require medical treatment for bicycle-related injuries each year. The most serious injuries that can result in a bicycle-motor vehicle accident are:
- Head injuries (i.e., concussions, traumatic brain injuries)
- Brain damage from a head injury
- Broken bones or fractures
- Paralysis
- Lifelong disability
When to Contact a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer
If your child has been seriously injured in a bicycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a personal injury lawyer in Boston with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
Our 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 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.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Boy on Bicycle Struck by SUV in Plaistow
A 9-year-old boy was struck by a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Plaistow, NH while riding his bike last Friday afternoon. The boy was flown to Boston Children's Hospital with leg injuries.
The SUV driver, Erika Larson, 18, of Kingston, Massachusetts was not injured. She was operating a 2003 Saturn Vue.
According to police, the accident happened at Main Street and Center Circle at 12:29 p.m. Police responding to a call about an accident involving a pedestrian found the boy conscious, with non life-threatening injuries to his leg and cuts and bruises.
No charges have been filed against the driver.
Bicycle accidents involving children can sometimes lead to serious injuries, especially to the head, which can further lead to. The 9-year-old child was lucky to escape with only a leg injury.
Legal Advice Following Your Child’s Bicycle Accident
If you child has been injured in a similar collision between a bike and a car in Massachusetts, you may have the right to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the driver. To find out about your legal options, consult with a Boston child injury lawyer today.
Call 1-800-410-2769 for a Free Consultation today.
DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. 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.
The SUV driver, Erika Larson, 18, of Kingston, Massachusetts was not injured. She was operating a 2003 Saturn Vue.
According to police, the accident happened at Main Street and Center Circle at 12:29 p.m. Police responding to a call about an accident involving a pedestrian found the boy conscious, with non life-threatening injuries to his leg and cuts and bruises.
No charges have been filed against the driver.
Bicycle accidents involving children can sometimes lead to serious injuries, especially to the head, which can further lead to. The 9-year-old child was lucky to escape with only a leg injury.
Legal Advice Following Your Child’s Bicycle Accident
If you child has been injured in a similar collision between a bike and a car in Massachusetts, you may have the right to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the driver. To find out about your legal options, consult with a Boston child injury lawyer today.
Call 1-800-410-2769 for a Free Consultation today.
DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. 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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Elderly Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Car in Boston
An unidentified elderly man, 74, was riding his bike yesterday morning a little after 8:00am when he was struck by a car at the intersection of Arlington Street and Tremont Street in Boston. He died as a result of his injuries from the collision.
The driver involved in the crash has also not been named by police involved with the case and has not been cited or charged in the accident. The windshield of the car was shattered and part of the front bumper came off. It is not known at this time if the unknown bicyclist was wearing a helmet when the crash occurred. It was reported that the glare from the sun may have been a factor in the accident and may have contributed to the driver not seeing the man on the bike. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.
Fatal Accidents Involving Bicycles
Across the U.S. in 2009 there were 630 bicyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents as a result of being struck by a car. Of those 630, there were 76 bicyclists who died in accidents who were aged 65 and older. In Massachusetts that same year, there were 6 bicyclists who died in car accidents.
When to Contact a Boston Car Accident Lawyer
If you have lost someone you love in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else's recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire any lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.
Contact the Boston accident injury lawyers of Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and 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 a free legal consultation.
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.
Fatal Accidents Involving Bicycles
Across the U.S. in 2009 there were 630 bicyclists killed in motor vehicle accidents as a result of being struck by a car. Of those 630, there were 76 bicyclists who died in accidents who were aged 65 and older. In Massachusetts that same year, there were 6 bicyclists who died in car accidents.
When to Contact a Boston Car Accident Lawyer
If you have lost someone you love in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else's recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire any lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.
Contact the Boston accident injury lawyers of Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and 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 a free legal consultation.
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.
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