Teen charged with speeding in fatal accident
A fatal car accident in the eastern Massachusetts town of Northbridge has led to charges of vehicular homicide against one of the drivers. The accident happened at 2:20 p.m. on Dec. 9.
Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Bill Cosby
Massachusetts residents who have been following the sexual assault allegations involving Bill Cosby may be interested to learn about a lawsuit that was recently filed against the actor. On Dec. 2, a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by the comedian in 1974 filed a lawsuit against him in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Car crashes through Massachusetts apartment, injures sleeping man
A 71-year-old Massachusetts man experienced a close call on Dec. 11 when a car crashed through the wall of his bedroom and came to a stop just beside his bed. The accident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Vernon St. in Worcester.
Massachusetts rollover crash injures 4
A serious traffic accident in Canton on Dec. 4 left four people with injuries. Authorities reported that the incident involved two vehicles and took place in the northbound lanes of Route 95 near exit 11.
Motorcycle accident facts: Massachusetts and nationwide
In 2012, almost 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents nationwide, and 90,000 more were injured. The total number of fatalities reflects a 7 percent increase over the total motorcycle fatalities in 2011. A total of 333 vehicle fatalities occurred in Massachusetts in 2012; 47 of them were motorcycle fatalities. Motorcycle drivers and passengers are about 26 percent more likely to die in a crash compared to other types of vehicles.
Man to be charged in connection with fatal head-on collision
According to authorities, Massachusetts State Police troopers sought an arrest warrant for a 45-year-old East Bridgewater man for allegedly causing a fatal head-on collision on Cape Cod on Nov. 18. The man will be summoned to appear in court for charges related to the incident.
Whiplash injuries and car accidents
Following a car accident, many Massachusetts residents may experience a number of injuries, including whiplash. Whiplash most commonly happens to people whose stationary vehicle has been rear-ended by another vehicle. The force of such an impact can cause the victim’s upper and lower neck bones to move past their normal range of motion. While the upper neck bones move one way, the lower neck bones move another way, resulting in the victim’s cervical spine becoming S-shaped.
Man accused of causing serious accident to go to trial
A 19-year-old man from Massachusetts has chosen to go to trial to face charges stemming from an accident on Sept. 6, 2013, that left four people wounded and two people with life-changing injuries. Although he had originally planned to plead to sufficient facts to warrant a guilty finding, a plea similar but not identical to a guilty plea, the man apparently changed his mind after a hearing on Nov. 14.
Can a town, city, or county be liable for dangerous property?
According to Massachusetts legislation, whenever a resident suffers injury or sustains property damage due to a defective or unrepaired surface or because there was no adequate safety barrier installed to prevent the accident from occurring, that person may be able to pursue compensation for their losses. If the liable party, be it a town, city or county, was responsible by law to make the repair or install a safety barrier that could have prevented the person’s losses, then that party may have to make reparation for those losses.
Rollover accidents in Massachusetts
Although rollover accidents account for only 3 percent of all serious accidents, they account for 30 percent of fatal crashes making them especially serious. People in Massachusetts may be surprised to learn that despite the inherent risks, the federal government has no performance standards in place to regulate manufacturers regarding rollover safety.
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