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Teen Seriously Injured In Two-Car Collision in Falmouth

February 1, 2010 - Falmouth, Mass. - Speed is believed to be a factor in an early morning car accident that seriously injured a teen and a young adult Sunday.

According to Cape Cod Times, 21-year-old Edmund Lopes III was driving his Ford Taurus westbound on Brick Kiln Road when his vehicle veered into the eastbound lane at about 1 a.m. His car struck the Saturn sedan of 17-year-old Clorissa Ann Decosta-Hicks, moving her car backwards several feet.

Lopes' own car rolled over, eventually resting on its roof. Both drivers had to be removed from their cars by emergency crews. Decosta-Hicks reportedly suffered injuries to her legs and was transported to Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Lopes was also taken to the hospital for the treatment of personal injuries sustained in the Falmouth car crash.

Though police do not know the exact speed Lopes was driving, authorities cited him for the car accident as his high rate of speed is believed to have contributed to the 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 Falmouth Police Department's Accident Division is looking into the rollover accident. However, even while the police are investigating Sunday'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 car accident, a Falmouth 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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