Three taken to hospitals after 3-car crash in Massachusetts

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Sunday, February 23, 2014

One of the largest categories of personal injury claims in the U.S. is automobile accidents. By simply watching the local news one gets a sense of how frequent car accidents truly are in Massachusetts. Given the statistics, there is a fairly good chance that at some point in someone’s life they are going to be involved in a car accident. When that happens, it is helpful to know one’s legal options.On a recent morning on Route 20, three cars were involved in a crash that occurred after one car lost a wheel and went out of control. Three people involved suffered injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Police indicated they do not think weather conditions played a role in the accident. Many motor vehicle accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more of the drivers involved. All it takes is for one driver to act negligently – that is, fail to exercise reasonable care given the circumstances – and a chain reaction can occur that causes a multi-vehicle crash. Failure to maintain one’s vehicle in safe operating condition can be negligent. For the victims who have suffered as a result of the actions of a negligent driver, there are options.Victims in a car accident can often pursue compensation by filing a negligence claim in court. In order to get the best results, it is essential to have a strong legal strategy that takes into account the legal issues involved and brings together investigation reports, witness statements and other evidence that helps prove the other driver’s negligence. Source: MASS LIVE, “At least 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Russell,” Stephanie Barry, Jan. 25, 2014