No less than three injured in Massachusetts car accident

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Sunday, February 2, 2014

The succession of events leading up to a car accident can often become muddled and confused to victims. A crash can happen in what seems like an instance — victims may be simply enjoying music, caught in the hypnotic rhythm of highway traffic, when the next thing they know, there is a loud sound followed by a loss of consciousness. The next memory victims may recollect is the sight of a team of first responders rescuing them from their vehicles. While they may not be able to remember what caused the accident, victims can still keep track of their injuries, medical expenses and damages. This information may prove useful, if they decide to pursue compensation.The cause of a recent multi-vehicle accident in Massachusetts was not immediately known, according to officials who responded to the scene. The accident occurred late in the morning and involved three vehicles. One car attempted to pass another car and lost a wheel, causing the vehicle to collide with another car that was driving in the other direction. As a result of the crash, two were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for injuries. A third was taken to another hospital and also required treatment. A fourth victim was uninjured. Precise details about the injuries were not known. The crash was still being investigated, but police believe the late morning snow was not a factor in the accident.When victims are injured in a car accident, the resulting medical expenses can be difficult to bear. This is why when another driver was at fault, victims often choose to seek out help in pursuing compensation from the driver-at-fault. With adequate preparation, victims can often uncover the necessary evidence to prove another driver’s negligence and obtain the compensation they need. Source: The Republican, “At least 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Russell,” Stephanie Barry, Jan. 25, 2014