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Was accident that killed Massachusetts student a wrongful death?

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Thursday August 14, 2014

According to the Massachusetts officials who are conducting an investigation into a pedestrian accident, the final report may not be completed for several months. While no one reason was cited, it could partially be due to the meticulous work of the reconstruction team that has been called in to aid in the investigation. In the meantime, her family may be left to wonder if she was a victim of a wrongful death within the legal meaning of the term. The accident occurred late one recent Thursday evening. The 20-year-old woman was walking with a companion alongside a local road headed north. A…

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Officials charge Massachusetts man following fatal crash

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Wednesday August 6, 2014

A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges in relation to a fatal accident in Carver, authorities reported. The August 3 incident reportedly occurred on Route 44 at approximately 1 a.m. and resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man. According to authorities, the 26-year-old man fled the scene of the accident but ultimately turned himself into the police later that day. Officials booked the man into the Plymouth County House of Correction and charged him with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death, with the latter charge alone carrying…

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Massachusetts woman sentenced in possible wrongful death case

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Wednesday July 23, 2014

A Massachusetts judge recently sentenced a 51-year-old woman to a 52-week jail term for a drunk driving fatality. The woman was convicted of multiple charges in connection with the accident three years ago. The family of the victim may choose to seek their own closure by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the convicted driver. The accident occurred in 2011 in early September. The driver initially claimed that she was headed home from her job as a beautician before it was later revealed that she had made a stop at a local club before getting on the highway. As she attempted to…

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Pedestrian couple killed by SUV

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday July 3, 2014

Boston authorities were investigating a multiple-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on June 21 in which two pedestrians were killed. The victims were a 28-year-old man and his 27-year-old girlfriend, both from Brookline. The couple were reportedly starting to cross Beacon Street at its intersection with Fairfield Street when an SUV drove through a red light. Although witness accounts were inconclusive regarding which vehicle struck the other, the SUV collided with a silver sedan and then rolled over, hitting the victims before it came to rest against a parked Mini Cooper. The man was pronounced dead at the…

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Massachusetts jogger may be latest victim of wrongful death

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Wednesday July 2, 2014

Having a valid driver's license is not really a right; rather it is a privilege that is extended when one passes the tests and obeys the laws of the road. However, there are individuals who will still attempt to drive, even when they have lost the privilege through abuse of that right. One Massachusetts resident may have just become a victim of a wrongful death due to this type of negligent driver. The woman who died was taking time out during her jog to speak with a friend for a few moments. Unfortunately, that was her last conversation. A driver operating an…

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Could Massachusetts plane crash result in wrongful death claim?

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Saturday June 14, 2014

Air travel has had a tremendous influence on how most perceive the world. Where before it may have taken days to weeks to arrive at faraway destinations, that time has been reduced to mere hours. However, there is a huge burden of responsibilities on the shoulders of those who pilot these planes, and safety checks are not an extraneous chore. A recent plane crash in Massachusetts could possibly end in claims of wrongful death after preliminary reports suggest a required systems check was not completed. The plane that crashed before it could become airborne was a Gulfstream IV and was owned privately.…

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Fatal car accident kills 1 in Massachusetts

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Saturday May 17, 2014

Pedestrian accidents can often be tragic mishaps that injure or even kill those that are involved. The lack of protection that pedestrians have can be quite alarming when negligent drivers are on the roads, especially if these drivers are under the influence of alcohol. Driving under the influence of any controlled substance is never a valid excuse for an accident, especially if the accident takes the life of an individual. Unfortunately, one fatal car accident in Massachusetts recently took the life of a pedestrian. The accident took place on the evening of May 12 at around 9:30 p.m. and involved one vehicle…

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Fatal car accident in Massachusetts kills man on bicycle

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday April 11, 2014

Even though many bicyclists take the necessary precautions in order to minimize the chance of a dangerous situation occurring, there is still a chance that an accident may occur. Negligent drivers are often the cause of many accidents that involve bicyclists. The accident that does occur can leave the rider of the bicycle seriously injured or even killed because of their lack of protection. Unfortunately, one fatal car accident in Massachusetts took the life of a bicyclist recently. The accident took place on the afternoon of April 3 and involved a bicycle and a sanitation truck. The accident occurred after the driver…

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Tragic death of firefighters may lead to wrongful death claims

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Friday April 11, 2014

Two Massachusetts firefighters recently lost their lives in a tragic fire that could have been avoided. According to a media report, the firefighters died after they could not escape from the basement of an apartment before being overcome by fire. Despite a police commissioner stating that the fire appeared to be unintentional, the death of the firefighters may lead to wrongful death lawsuits. Preliminary reports showed that there were welding operations underway at the building next to the one where the two individuals died. Welding activities may only be conducted if a permit is properly obtained, and no records of such an…

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Alcohol a factor in possible wrongful death of Massachusetts man

On behalf of posted in wrongful death on Tuesday April 1, 2014

Traffic lights are an important component in safely navigating Massachusetts roadways. When the light turns red, traffic stops. From an early age, children are taught games to help them learn that a red light means to stop. Recently, a 25-year-old driver apparently did not adhere to basic Massachusetts traffic light laws. His alleged negligence has ended in the apparent wrongful death of a 42-year-old father. Traffic was stopped at a red light. As the 25-year-old driver approached the traffic light, he reportedly decided to go around the car that was stopped at the light. Reports indicate that he also went through the…

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