Massachusetts State Police investigates fatal car crash

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Friday, January 15, 2016

The cause of the head-on car accident in Agawam that killed one driver and injured the other remains unknown. Investigators from the state police’s collision analysis team have yet to announce any findings. A lieutenant from the local police department said that, at this point, nothing indicates that authorities will issue any criminal charges. According to the local police, the two-car accident took place at 233 Main St. early in the evening of Jan. 2. Ambulances responded, and medical teams transported both drivers to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Authorities have since announced that a 48-year-old man died from his crash injuries. Crime scene services from the state police along with the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office have also participated in the investigation. The name of the surviving driver has not been released. A person who is in a car that is in a head-on collision could easily experience broken bones or brain injuries. Serious injuries could inflict financial difficulties. If the negligence of the other driver caused the accident, then a personal injury lawsuit might result in compensation for the victim. An attorney could assist a person with the paperwork necessary to file a lawsuit. Along with documenting evidence from the police report, an attorney might also engage an independent accident reconstruction expert to provide additional testimony in support of the case. The estimation of damages might be another service performed by an attorney who might calculate a figure based on knowledge of long-term expenses associated with a disability. By preparing extensive records about the damages, an attorney might present a strong case to a court or an insurance company when requesting a settlement. Source: MASS Live, “Agawam police identify man killed in head-on crash on Main Street“, Elizabeth Roman, Jan. 3, 2016