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Elderly Driver Injured in Longmeadow Truck Accident

December 22, 2009 - Longmeadow - An elderly woman sustained personal injuries in a collision with a dump truck Friday afternoon in Longmeadow, Mass.

Masslive.com reports that Elizabeth G. Bauer, 73, of Somers, Conn. was driving west on Converse Street, when she veered into the eastbound lane, where she caused a dump truck to swerve out of her way.

The truck, belonging to Rosati Construction flipped onto its side, crushing Bauer's car and spilling a load of dirt.

Bauer was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of personal injuries. There were no reports of accident injuries suffered by the truck driver. Authorities continue to investigate the truck crash.  

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Massachusetts Crash Statistics, there were 363 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Massachusetts. 

Our heart goes out to all the injured victims in this tragic accident. We hope and pray that they all recover fully from their injuries. We understand that the Longmeadow Police Department's Accident Division is looking into the truck accident. However, even while the police are investigating Friday's crash, we suggest that those injured consider consulting a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.

How a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer Can Help

If you have been injured in a truck accident, a Longmeadow, Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. An experienced Massachusetts accident attorney will piece together details of the collision to determine who was responsible and who should be held accountable. You can receive compensation for physical and emotional trauma, loss of wages, medical bills, and other damages.

Andover, Massachusetts personal injury law firm, Kiley Law Group, is not representing any of the individuals mentioned in this blog at the time it was posted. Our news source is cited in the blog.  If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, contact us or another reputable personal injury law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein - request a legal consultation. The best personal injury law firms will provide a free consultation. Our personal injury firm provides a free, confidential consultation to not- at- fault persons named in this blog. Our free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

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