Massachusetts auto accidents lead to citations, civil claims

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Monday, July 29, 2013

When most people ponder the occurrence of auto accidents, they immediately think of automobiles colliding with each other, objects, bicyclists or pedestrians along the roadway. What many people may not consider is how easily auto accidents can happen near businesses, residences or even in parking lots. One recent Massachusetts accident demonstrates just how quickly an ordinary situation can become injurious.According to authorities, a 17-year-old man and a friend were trying to jump-start his vehicle when the unthinkable happened. A report indicates that the friend instructed the driver to keep the car’s engine running and revved in order to charge the battery. Apparently, the driver somehow managed to put the revved car into reverse, causing him to strike a group of people. Authorities stated that two individuals, an unidentified man and woman, were transported to a local hospital with injuries. The exact nature and extent of the injuries was not reported, though they are not considered to be life-threatening. The driver has been cited for not using proper care while reversing.In addition to the citation that the driver has received, he may also find himself facing civil litigation should the injured parties choose to exercise their right to seek damages. Under Massachusetts’s personal injury laws, anyone injured in auto accidents that are caused by the negligence of another party may be able to secure monetary compensation for their injuries and losses. Such compensation could be valuable in helping offset medical expenses, lost wages and more. Though it is too early to tell whether the injured parties will file such claims, it may benefit anyone injured in such a manner to be proactive regarding their rights. Source: Cape Cod Times, “Police: Car backs into pedestrians; 2 injured,” July 21, 2013