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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.
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Mass. Drivers Benefit From Texting Ban for Truck and Bus Drivers
Posted on Feb 08, 2010
February 8, 2010 - Washington - Legislators attempting to focus on safety and awareness on the highway recently banned texting by truckers and bus drivers while on the road. This ban, unlike one proposed for all Massachusetts drivers, is nationwide and affects only those driving commercial trucks or buses.
According to Reuters, the texting ban comes after cell phone restrictions put into place in December for those who drive federal government vehicles. Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood stated that the ban goes into effect immediately, and is meant to reduce distractions for those driving trucks and buses. Because drivers of such vehicles are operating large, heavy equipment, it is stressed that they must focus on the roads and driving safely.
Those who text while driving take their eyes off the road much more frequently than those who do not, creating a dangerous situation for both themselves and other drivers. In fact, the National Safety Council has stated that texting causes about 200,000 car accidents per year. A violation of this texting ban will cost $2,750.
Some companies in the United States have already banned texting by employees who drive company vehicles. Some states have banned texting while driving for all drivers, and several other states, including Massachusetts, are considering a similar ban on driving and texting.
An auto accident can ruin and completely change your life. If you have been injured in a car crash in Boston or Andover you should contact a Massachusetts 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 accident involving texting while driving?
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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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