Date: December 29, 2008
Location: Route 28, Marston Mills, Massachusetts
Accident Type: Multiple Vehicles
A young Mashpee, Massachusetts woman suffered serious personal injuries on Monday in a multiple car accident. Megan McGinnis who was driving a Toyota Tercel was med flighted to a Boston hospital and is listed in critical condition. David Consalvi, who was also involved in the accident was cited for failing to yield. McGinnis’ passenger, Nicholas Bickel, was treated and released from a local hospital. The driver of the third vehicle involved in the accident, Virginia Murphy, was taken to Cape Cod hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Date: December 31, 2008
As the snow accumulates today in New England, local travel has become difficult. Many roads are covered with snow and ice making them slippery and icy. The following accidents were reported by the Union Leader :
- Merrimack, New Hampshire, 10 Car Pile up on the Everett Turnpike.
- Manchester, New Hampshire, Multi-car Accident, Route 293 South.
- Route 93 North and South, several accidents including cars off the road.
Traffic has been slow on route 495, 93, 293, the Everett Turnike as well as secondary roads.
Every day millions of parents send their children to school on a school bus never suspecting that they may be seriously injured or even killed if they are in a bus related accident. However, fatalities and injuries, either minor or catastrophic, may be the outcome of a school bus related accident
Godsmack rocker Sully Erna is being sued for a car accident he was involved in last year. The accident, a series of rear end collisions, occurred in April of 2007 on Route 213 in Methuen, Massachusetts. The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff, Lindsay Taylor, suffered a serious head injury when the car she was a passenger in was struck by a Hummer H3 driven by the Erna. Her attorney reports that she is still in the process of recovering from traumatic brain injury and may not ever fully recover. Erna and his attorney allege that the driver of the vehicle that Taylor was a passenger in struck a mini van in front of them and may share at least some if not all responsibility for the crash. Depositions of the Methuen Police Officers are being conducted in early January.
For more information on this article please visit the Eagletribune.com or this link
Fransican Children’s Hospital is offering FREE interpretive services for all of the clients who need it. Please contact the Office of Linguistic and Cultural Services if need help.
Thomas M. Kiley is supporting the Fransican Children’s Hospital during this time of need. Please join him in supporting this valuable institution in the Boston area.
Date: December 21, 2008
Location: Massachusetts Turnpike
Boston Celtic Glen Davis was hurt in a car accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike as he was on his way to Sunday’s game. The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 PM. He was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and it is reported that he suffered whiplash and a concussion. Sunday’s heavy snow fall may have contributed to the accident. It is not known how long Davis will be unable to play.
Attorney Thomas Kiley is a proud sponsor of the Mike FM Request for Help for the Franciscan Hospital for Children to benefit injured children and their families. Mike FM is holding a special radio-thon where you can request a song and raise money for children this holiday season. Please donate now!
His tireless advocacy for children is evident throughout this entire fundraiser! He has worked in the Andover/Methuen/Boston area getting settlements for children in need.
Please take a few moments and help out for this amazing cause, helping children who are in desparate need. Mike FM and Thomas M. Kiley’s team are helping out as well!
There is an intense and immediate need for health care in developing nations.
Millions of children die each year around the world from preventable and treatable diseases. In an effort to train doctors to address these health issues, the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center inaugurated the Global Child Health Initiative within the Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics (BCRP).
Please join Attorney Thomas M. Kiley in supporting training to address helath issues globally.
Seatbelt usage among Massachusetts teens has fallen below the state average, which is causing great concern. This year alone, teens’ compliance with seatbelts has dropped by 10 percent, despite the public awareness of the importance of seatbelts.
For some reason, teens have not been making the simple decision to buckle up while riding or driving on Massachusetts roads and highways. This effortless action of putting on a seatbelt can save lives and prevent serious injuries from car accidents. An article appeared in the Herald News describing one woman’s experience from a car crash as a teenager. Her vehicle was broadsided and unfortunately, she was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. As a result, she suffered severe injuries that left permanent side effects.
Proper use of seatbelts can prevent ejection from the car and can slow down the body during a collision to avoid smashing into the dashboard or windshield. There are laws in Massachusetts regarding the use of seatbelts. In Massachusetts, it is mandatory that the driver and passengers wear their seatbelts while the vehicle is in operation. Law enforcement has the authority to issue citations for anyone not wearing a seatbelt. The fine is $25 per person. Each person in the vehicle who is over the age of 16 and not wearing a seatbelt can be fined. If the passengers are under the age of 16 and not wearing seatbelts, the driver will be cited.
The major question regarding this issue is – how do you encourage teens to buckle up? Campaigns to raise awareness should continue, which show the importance of seatbelts. At the same time, parents, caregivers and teachers must do their part in encouraging teens to wear seatbelts by explaining the consequences of not being properly restrained during a car accident.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash in Massachusetts, contact Kiley Law Group, LLP at (978) 474-8670 or (800) 930-8145.
The article, Massachusetts Teens Not Wearing Seatbelts, has more information on this topic.
All accidents and injuries are tragic. Drunk driving accidents are not only tragic, they are inexcusable as they can so easily be prevented by not driving while intoxicated. Alcohol related (drunk driving) accidents, while seemingly a victimless crime are not only tragic but most often deadly.
