According to the Massachusetts State Police, a May 30 accident involving three vehicles on Interstate 95 left one woman dead and injured five other people. The Norwood auto accident was caused by a wrong-way driver at about 4:22 p.m., police reported.
Traffic on Massachusetts roads has been steadily increasing — hence problems on the roads have been on the rise. One inattentive driver can cause an accident resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. Although many drivers drive safely and follow all traffic rules, there are some who may be distracted and cause car accidents. Some drivers may be talking on the phone or texting and driving, while others may be drunk driving or may be under influence of drugs.
Massachusetts drivers expect heavy traffic during rush hour and most plan accordingly. Sometimes, though, not even all the planning in the world can keep drivers headed to their destinations anywhere close to their schedules.
Barnstable, Massachusetts, residents would agree that drivers need to be extra cautious while driving at night. With the horrid weather and limited visibility, any form of distraction while driving can easily have dire consequences for the driver of the car and other passengers and victims involved in the accident. The problem is even more serious if the distraction is self-inflicted by the driver by operating under the influence of alcohol.
Even when injuries are considered non-life-threatening, they can still burden victims with a variety of long-lasting problems, both physical and financial. The types of injuries that can resul from a car accident are many — head injuries, broken bones, whiplash and the like — and the pain can range from chronic headaches to debilitating full-body pain. These injuries can alter victims’ lives dramatically, possibly forcing them to miss work and incur significant medical expenses. Thankfully, victims have certain rights that can be asserted.
Drivers of commercial trucks are required to abide by certain regulations that do not necessarily apply to other drivers on the road. For example, a commercial truck driver is expected to have adequate rest before taking on a long shift. If the driver logs too many hours and does not make time for rest, not only are other motorists in danger, but also that driver is violating trucking regulations. This could render the truck driver or the trucking company liable for the damages resulting from any crash that may occur.
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.
All it takes is one error for a large-scale multi-vehicle accident to occur. Chain-reaction crashes are oftentimes devastating affairs that involve many different vehicles and can have far-reaching effects. Sometimes, the error that sets off a chain-reaction crash is done without fault; other times, though, the error may be the result of driver negligence. When this is the case, the negligent driver may be liable for the damages in the crash.
A woman and her daughter have been killed in a crash. Drunk driving has been the cause of many auto accidents across the country and in Massachusetts. A police officer, who was involved in the crash, is facing charges of drunk driving.
A school bus ride turned into a trip to the hospital after a crash on the way home. The collision resulted in multiple car accidents and several injuries. The Massachusetts school bus has been impounded pending an investigation after the bus rear-ended a vehicle at a red light. No citations have been issued at this time.
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