by

A two-vehicle accident on Route 495 in Raynham killed a Brockton man earlier Monday morning. The 57-year-old man reportedly lost control of his 2002 Nissan Pathfinder sport utility vehicle and hit the guardrail. A preliminary investigation also revealed that he swerved into the path of a 1999 Freightliner tractor trailer unit. The impact caused the SUV to roll over onto its roof, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The 56-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer did not sustain injuries in the crash. The roadway was wet with rain at the time of the fatal accident, but it’s unclear whether those conditions were a factor. Troop H of the Massachusetts State Police is investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the crash.

Here in Massachusetts, drivers involved in a crash where the damage is at least $1,000 or where at least one person is injured are required to file a motor vehicle crash operator report within five days, even if a police officer was on the scene. The report includes information on weather conditions, injuries, vehicles involved, and other aspects of the crash.

Source: UPDATE: State Police investigate fatal crash in Raynham, WickedLocal.com, November 8, 2010 Continue reading

by

Judyann Lamothe, a 53-year-old Lowell woman, was killed last Thursday when she was hit by a bus. Lamothe fell under the wheels of a Lowell Regional Transit Authority shuttle as it moved out from a bus stop in downtown Lowell, according to the Boston Globe.

An administrator from the LRTA said the bus driver had a good driving record and had been with company for 13 years. The administrator also said that the accident happened as Lamothe was banging on the back of the bus, trying to get on as it was driving forward, but that the driver didn’t hear her. He said that that was when she fell underneath the back wheel. Police are still investigating the accident.

Bus accidents can be the result of many different factors including driver error and inattention, bad weather, malfunctioning equipment, poor maintenance and dangerous traffic conditions. In certain circumstances, the person injured might be entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Continue reading

by

A 57-year-old man from Brockton was killed this morning when his 2002 Nissan Pathfinder hit a guardrail and rolled over on I-495 in Raynham. A tractor- trailer unit driven by 46-year-old Kevin Anthony of Woburn hit the SUV when it rolled into a traffic lane.

Police are still investigating the cause of the crash, but it happened when the roads were wet.

Even though some car crashes result only in damage to property, many like this one cause death or serious injury like spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, broken bones, severed limbs, and burns. Car accidents can happen at any time, blindsiding people on a routine Monday-morning commute. At Altman & Altman LLP, we have successfully handled thousands of personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from car crashes.
Continue reading

by

A car accident killed a Massachusetts man last Tuesday evening around 10pm. According to police, the 62-year-old Taunton resident was driving a 2004 Honda CRV on Route 495 when he lost control of the vehicle and veered into the media strip. The Honda reportedly rolled over, ejecting the driver, who was later taken by ambulance to Attleboro’s Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the rollover accident.

Following the fatal car crash, the left lane of Route 495 was closed for about two hours. Police say there were no other vehicles involved in the accident, but it’s unclear what caused it. The accident reconstruction team is working to uncover a cause. Alcohol and speed are often factors in motor vehicle accidents, so they will be probing the scene of the accident to see if those may be causes.

Here in Massachusetts, the minimum fine for speeding is $50. If the driver exceeds the speed limit by more than 10 mph, they may be subject to a fine of an additional $10 per mph over the speed limit.

Source: Taunton man killed in rollover crash in Mansfield, Taunton Gazette, November 3, 2010 Continue reading

by

According to a recent article in USA Today, an American traveler dies in a car crash on foreign roads every 36 hours on average. The publication analyzed State Department data from January 1, 2003 and June 2010. Nationality aside, someone is injured or killed every six seconds on the roads of the world, according to global safety initiative Make Roads Safe.

The World Health Organization warns that the number of people internationally who die each year in traffic accidents will rise from 1.3 million to 2.4 million by 2030 unless actions are taken to make roads safer.

That’s why the General Assembly of the United Nations has proclaimed 2011-2020 as the Decade of Actions for Road Safety. A global plan to reduce the number of car crashes internationally is anticipated to be unveiled next May. The doctor who’s in charge of developing the plan says will focus on boosting safety in low- and middle-income countries.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who are injured overseas seek medical attention immediately and contact the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate if needed.

Source: U.S. traveler dies on foreign road every 36 hours on average, USA Today, October 22, 2010 Continue reading

by

One person was injured on Thursday when a driver went down the wrong side of Commonwealth Avenue near Fenway and sideswiped between 5 and 10 cars, according to the Boston Globe. Citizens detained the driver until police arrived. A spokesperson for the Boston Police Department said that she was not sure if the driver was arrested. The accident is still being investigated.

Car crashes can involve very serious injuries, and the resulting medical costs can considerably exceed Personal Injury Protection insurance and the coverage that your own medical insurance provides.

Persons injured in crashes could be entitled to compensation from any and all negligent parties. To determine who the negligent parties may be, the best approach is to investigate the scene, retain car accident and medical experts, and examine all of the evidence. Therefore, it is important to call a personal injury attorney right away.
Continue reading

by

According to Massachusetts police, a 38-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Saturday afternoon around 3:15pm. The man was reportedly riding a 2011 Victory Jackpot motorcycle when he lost control, swerving into the breakdown lane and hitting the guardrail.

The cyclist sustained serious injuries when he was ejected over the guardrail. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. As of Sunday, Troop H of the Massachusetts State Police were investigating the circumstances of the motorcycle accident.

Massachusetts issues motorcycle (class M) permits and licenses to those over the age of 16 who have not had a driver’s license revoked. Those with a Class M permit are not permitted to carry passengers and may only drive during daylight hours. Those over 18 with a valid Class M permit may apply for a Class M license. Those 16 ½ and older who have successfully completed all JOL requirements and the Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP) may also apply with parental consent.

Source: Rhode Island man dies in motorcycle accident on I-495 in Plainville, WickedLocal.com, October 31, 2010 Continue reading

by

On Saturday night, a Massachusetts man died in a traffic accident after his GMC Sierrra hit a tree of Interstate 84. State police said the 52-year-old man was driving eastbound when his vehicle veered off the road. He was not wearing his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The truck accident remains under investigation. An autopsy will also be performed to determine the cause of death.

Here in Massachusetts, all drivers and passengers age 12 years and older are required to wear seat belt. However, exceptions include on-duty postal workers, emergency vehicle passengers and police and fire vehicle drivers, and drivers and passengers of vehicles made before July 1966.

The state’s current seatbelt law went into effective on February 1, 1994. Failure to wear a seat belt is a secondary offense in Massachusetts, but drivers can be fined $25 for a first offense and $25 each for unrestrained passengers 12-16 years old.

Source: Pickup hits tree on I-84 median, killing Massachusetts man, Republican American, November 1, 2010 Continue reading

by

A traffic accident last month claimed the life of a 23-year-old man from Dedham. He’d played football at Dedham High School and Mount Idea College in Newton, Massachusetts before moving to Maine to work as assistant football coach at Maine Maritime Academy.

According to a sheriff’s report, the man died at the scene of the truck accident after the pickup truck he was driving crashed and rolled over just after midnight on Sunday, October 24. Another assistant football coach was riding in the truck and sustained minor injuries.

Memorial services for the truck rollover victim were held last Friday. The cause of the crash remains unknown, but common causes for truck accidents include driver fatigue or inattention, speeding, non-compliance with federal safety regulations, and an overloaded (or improperly loaded) truck. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, 11% of the traffic fatalities reported in 2008 involved large trucks.

Source: Football coach from Dedham killed in Maine crash, Boston Globe, October 26, 2010 Continue reading

by

Two months ago, 17-year-old Adam London died in a single-vehicle car accident just a few blocks from his home in Newton, Massachusetts. The teen driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle and was not wearing his seat belt when he crashed into a tree.

In response to the tragic car crash, London’s family has created “Adam’s Promise,” a campaign aimed at raising awareness about safer driving habits. They’re also traveling around to schools, spreading awareness about the importance of safe driving. Hundreds of students and adults have signed the pledge, honoring London’s memory and vowing not to engage in risky behaviors on the road. Those interested in signing the pledge can do so at www.apromisetoadam.org.

In Massachusetts, several dozen teen drivers die in traffic accidents each year. Nationwide, junior operators account for 13% of motor vehicle crash deaths and 10% of the population. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates that the economic cost of police-reported crashes for drivers ages 15-20 was $40.8 billion in 2002.

Source: Family of Newton teen killed in car crash to share his story in Brookline, Wicked Local Newton, October 27, 2010 Continue reading

Contact Information
Cambridge, MA
Main Office
675 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617.492.3000Fax: 617.491.3299Toll Free: 800.481.6199
Boston, MA
675 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617.547.1205Toll Free: 800.481.6199
Needham, MA
250 First Avenue 2nd Floor
Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781.675.2329Toll Free: 800.481.6199

Some Select Cases are referred to other attorneys for principal responsibility

By publishing this information on this Website, the Boston, Massachusetts law firm of Altman & Altman LLP is not claiming to represent any clients or cases mentioned here. The content provided is designed to inform readers and is not intended as legal advice.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Please do not include any confidential or sensitive information in a contact form, text message, or voicemail. The contact form sends information by non-encrypted email, which is not secure. Submitting a contact form, sending a text message, making a phone call, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Copyright © 2025, Altman & Altman LLP
JUSTIA Law Firm Blog Design