January 21, 2010 – North Andover – A Honda Civic was rear-ended by an SUV on Route 125 yesterday near Haffner’s gas station, injuring a Bradford resident.
According to reports in The Eagle Tribune, 49-year-old Kevin Furtado was driving south on Chickering Road when he came to a stop due to traffic. While Furtado’s car was stopped, his Honda Civic was rear-ended by a Chevy Blazer being driven by 18-year-old Andover resident Christian Maddox.
After Maddox struck the Honda Civic he went onto crash into a Jeep being driven by 50-year-old Dominic Ferullo. Furtado sustained some injuries including soreness in his chest and was transported to a local hospital. We wish Furtado a quick and complete recovery from his injuries.
No charges have yet been filed in the Andover car accident.
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.
