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Massachusetts car accidents: Teen driver charged, passenger dead

A late night drive turned deadly after a teen had been reportedly drinking. Driving under the influence a leading cause of many car accidents in Massachusetts and elsewhere, which is what appears to have happened in this case. The crash occurred when a 19-year-old driver was allegedly driving under the influence and crashed into a pole. Authorities performed an investigation into the accident and placed the teenage driver under arrest for multiple charges.

Massachusetts man found guilty of sexual abuse

Sexual assault on any person is never excusable. The crime of sexual abuse, in Massachusetts or anywhere, can be particularly horrendous when a child is the victim. The child, as well as the family, is usually left traumatized and seeking justice. A 49-year-old man that was accused of sexually assaulting a child back in the 1990s has now been found guilty.

Massachusetts car accidents: Driver and passenger injured

Some Massachusetts drivers fail to operate in a responsible manner, and it can compromise the safety of others. Drivers can sometimes forget that they are not only responsible for their safety, but the safety of others as well. When drivers do not exercise due care, car accidents can occur. A car accident took place on a Massachusetts interstate leaving two injured.

Fatality in latest of wrong-way Massachusetts car accidents

When Massachusetts drivers take to the roads, a number of risks and dangers are automatically implied. Changing road conditions, vehicle maintenance issues and weather patterns can all contribute to car accidents. However, for many drivers, the dangers brought on by the actions of other drivers are the number one concern when driving on Massachusetts roadways.

Massachusetts auto accidents lead to citations, civil claims

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.

Settlement for victims of child sexual abuse in New England

Charities in Massachusetts and throughout the United States can help fill a needed void, especially in the care and service of children. However, charities in rare cases may sometimes serve as a cover for the heinous actions of child sexual abuse predators. When someone acts to corrupt the work and name of any charity, victims can often find some measure of justice for the physical and/or emotional damage that has been inflicted.

Man accused of child sexual abuse in Massachusetts, elsewhere

Child sexual abuse has a profound effect on those victims in Massachusetts who have ever had to go through such an awful ordeal. The scars that child sexual abuse leaves on victims are both seen and unseen; both physical and emotional. While criminal cases are often filed in such cases, sometimes an added measure of justice becomes appropriate. Some victims of sexual abuse decide to file civil lawsuits against the perpetrator who molested them or whatever agency may have employed that person, if it becomes clear that negligent hiring or supervising may have played a role.

Massachusetts car accidents: elderly Salem pedestrian killed

An 83-year-old woman who loved to maintain her gardens is dead, and the police are still looking for the driver who allegedly killed her. The woman was crossing the street near her home when she was added to the growing list of victims of car accidents in Massachusetts. A dark colored vehicle was reportedly seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The woman was a Salem resident, and it is unknown at this time who the driver was that hit her.

Serious leg injuries for Salem motorcyclist who crashed with Jeep

In an accident that appears to have happened because of a driver’s failure to yield the right of way, a motorcyclist from Salem was badly injured last week. The bike’s collision with a Jeep Cherokee pinned the man between the vehicles, and his leg was so seriously injured that a rescue helicopter had to be called.