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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury
Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into
the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road,
he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle
of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from
a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction.
The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire
and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and
disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million
$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman
Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury
after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver
was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing
in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000
$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle
Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road
when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel.
The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his
motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and
ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven
fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.
Preventing Driver Fatigue Accidents (Part B)
How to Prevent Your Own Driving Fatigue AccidentOne of the best ways you can prevent future driving fatigue accidents is to take precautions so that you don't succumb to fatigue while driving. Experts say that one of the best ways to prevent driver fatigue is to take frequent breaks if you are driving long distances. According to DriverFatigueKills.com, drivers should take a break at least once every 2 hours.
You should also aim to get a good night's sleep before a long drive. If you do start to notice the symptoms of driving fatigue, pull over immediately and take a quick cat nap.
The primary symptoms of driver fatigue include:
- frequent yawning,
- heavy eyelids,
- wandering thoughts, and
- a heavy head.
Other Ways to Prevent Driving Fatigue
Caffeine can also be a good defense against driving fatigue accidents. DrowsyDriving.org argues that two cups of coffee can help reduce fatigue for a few hours -- but it takes about 30 minutes to work its way into your system.
The Texas Department of Insurance also recommends keeping the air conditioner on in your car, and sitting upright without slouching. If you chose to eat, pick light meals instead of heavy, fried foods that can only make you more tired.
While we can't control the behavior of other people, you can control how you respond to your driver fatigue accident. If you've been injured in any type of car accident, you should enlist the representation of an Andover personal injury lawyer to help you explore your legal options for recovering compensation for your injuries and accident-related expenses.
Contacting an Andover Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in a car crash in Boston or Andover you should contact an Andover personal injury attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability. When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained, and do you have experience with vehicle injury cases?
The Kiley Law Group, a law firm based in Andover, Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now to schedule a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.
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How do I deal with the residual effects of a Massachusetts car accident? At the time of the accident, I did not feel any pain, however, I did later that night. I went to the ER and they gave me pain medication for my neck and back. A few days later the pain worsened. A police report was not filed and now the other driver's insurance company is being hostile because I want to file a claim. What should I do?
I was involved in a car wreck recently in Massachusetts. My son sustained upper back and neck injuries and I suffered a concussion. The insurance adjuster is offering us $750 for pain and suffering. This seems too low, especially since I'm still suffering from headaches. Do I need a personal injury attorney?
What are my legal options if the person who hit and totaled my car did not have insurance? I suffered serious injuries as a result of this Massachusetts car accident.
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