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MBTA Investigating Car's Collision with Commuter Train

January 22, 2010 - Shirley - A collision between a car and a commuter train that took place on January 13th is now being investigated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police.

According to reports from Nashoba Publishing, a 73-year-old woman was driving a 2006 Chevy Impala when it collided with a commuter train at the Patterson Road railroad crossing around 6 p.m. The woman was taken to Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer with non-life-threatening injuries.

Luckily the train operator had seen the car on the railroad and was almost at a complete stop by the time the train struck the car, which substantially minimized the damage done to the vehicle and the driver. Police reported that the railroad gates and signals were functioning properly at the time of the crash.

We wish the female driver injured in the train-car collision the best for a quick and complete recovery from her injuries.

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. 

How a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer Can Help 

If you have been injured in a car or highway accident, a  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.

Massachusetts has a statute of limitations which may prevent you from filing a claim if too much time has passed.

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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