Duxbury police officer injured in evening motorcycle accident

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Motorcycle Accidents, on Friday, March 28, 2014

Traveling by motorcycle is popular with many Massachusetts citizens, but most have a story or two about brushes with major injuries or death. Unfortunately, these vehicles do not offer anywhere near the same level of protection that cars and other motor vehicles do, so a rider in the typical motorcycle accident usually fares poorly.One example of this was a recent motorcycle accident in Duxbury. A veteran police officer suffered minor injuries when he lost control of his vehicle while escorting a high school girls’ ice hockey team on its way home from a victorious statewide competition. According to news reports, the policeman lost control of his motorcycle around 9:00 p.m. when he tried to avoid construction debris in the road. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and the officer was treated by paramedics at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.He escaped major injury in this accident, but not all motorcycle accident victims are this lucky. An accident often causes injuries such as fractures; head, back, spinal cord and brain injuries; paralysis and sometimes permanent disabilities. In many accidents, riders lose their lives.Many motorcycle accidents, this one included, can be categorized as no-fault accidents, and the victim or his or her insurance must pay the resulting costs of medical treatment. Some motorcycle accident victims, however, are hurt because of other motorists’ negligence.In Massachusetts, a victim of a motorcycle accident can seek compensation from his or her insurance company or a negligent party for medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. In the event someone is killed, surviving family members may also file a wrongful death suit against the negligent party. Victim or family members in these cases should consult an attorney who can help them proceed with appropriate legal action. Source: 959WATD.com, “Duxbury: Police officer hurt in motorcycle accident,” David Skill, March 17, 2014