Yesterday morning, a 17-year-old driver struck a 14-year-old student who was crossing the street on Andover Street to board her school bus in Andover. It was reported that Melanie Nesteruk, the driver, had not cleared the frost off of her minivan’s windshield, which authorities state is what led to her hitting the unidentified girl.
The student was attempting to catch her 7:15am bus to school when she was hit by Nesteruk and is currently listed in fair condition at a Boston area hospital. Nesteruk has been cited by police for passing a school bus as its lights were flashing as well as impeded operation of her vehicle, due to the frosted windshield obstructing her view.
Nesteruk reportedly told Andover police that she did not see the bus, the lights or the girl crossing the street towards the bus. The victim was semiconscious at the scene of the accident and was immediately taken to a local hospital before being transferred to a Boston hospital. Earlier in the day on Monday, she had been listed in serious condition, but has since been upgraded to fair.
Andover police stated that the driver of the school bus that had stopped for the girl was so distraught from the accident that she had to have another driver continue her bus route for her. Students from her bus were then transferred to a second bus in order to get to school for the day.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now. This free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
Nov 22, 2010
Andover Vehicle Accident Injures Three
A Saturday evening crash over the weekend left three people injured on the exit from 495 South to 93 North in Andover. The two-car crash involved a Chevrolet Malibu and a Honda Odyssey and resulted in two individuals being rushed to an area hospital, with the third requiring a helicopter transport to a Boston hospital.
Emergency responders had to use hydraulic jacks to free the individuals from their cars.
While the drivers and passenger involved have not been identified yet, police investigating the crash reported that one of the injured was from Lowell and a second one was from New Hampshire. The extent of the injuries and current conditions have not been released.
The ramp was closed temporarily while a reconstruction team investigated the accident.
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Emergency responders had to use hydraulic jacks to free the individuals from their cars.
While the drivers and passenger involved have not been identified yet, police investigating the crash reported that one of the injured was from Lowell and a second one was from New Hampshire. The extent of the injuries and current conditions have not been released.
The ramp was closed temporarily while a reconstruction team investigated the accident.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now. This free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
Nov 17, 2010
How Dangerous is Four Loko?
The Four Loko drink is one of the hottest discussion topics right now, which you’ve probably figured out already while listening to the radio or seeing it on the nightly news.
Next Monday, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of Massachusetts will seek to file an emergency ban to stop the selling of the alcohol-meets-caffeine Four Loko product and similar drinks. If the ban goes through, it will prohibit malt beverages that have alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants in it to be sold.
The hoped-for ban stems from the concerns that the drink poses.First off, Four Loko is a malt drink that is syrupy in texture, even described as cough syrup. To get some perspective on how Four Loko impacts our bodies, it’s similar to drinking “three beers, a can of Red Bull and a shot of espresso.”
Other names for the drink have been reported as “liquid cocaine” and the very concerning “blackout in a can.” Four Loko is packed with a 12 percent alcohol by volume kick (putting it mildly). Despite the unappetizing descriptions and how it sounds like something to drink on a dare rather than by choice, health concerns and sales have gone through the roof.
However, several stores in Massachusetts have already pulled Four Loko off of their shelves out of concerns for the risk of drinking and driving among teenagers. The appeal of the drink to teens is simple mathematics: Lots of alcohol in a can + each can sold for about $3.00 = Getting drunk quickly and inexpensively.
Washington is one of the few states so far that has approved a 4-month emergency ban on the powerful punch, with hopes of a more permanent ban to follow. The state made the decision to take the product out of stores after nine freshman college students were found “dangerously drunk,” with alcohol levels soaring up to 0.35 percent. Police who responded to that scene described it as “chaotic” and thought at first that the freshmen were overdosing on drugs.
We’ll just have to wait and see how the ban will go next week in Massachusetts, so from now until then, please drink responsibly.
When should you contact a Massachusetts car accident attorney?
Has your teenager been seriously injured in a car accident due to drunk driving in Massachusetts? Want to know if you have a case? Want to know what your case is worth? Want justice? Call the Massachusetts car accident lawyers at Kiley Law Group for a free and professional evaluation of your case at 1-800-410-2769.
And while the call is free, the advice may be priceless.
Next Monday, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of Massachusetts will seek to file an emergency ban to stop the selling of the alcohol-meets-caffeine Four Loko product and similar drinks. If the ban goes through, it will prohibit malt beverages that have alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants in it to be sold.
The hoped-for ban stems from the concerns that the drink poses.First off, Four Loko is a malt drink that is syrupy in texture, even described as cough syrup. To get some perspective on how Four Loko impacts our bodies, it’s similar to drinking “three beers, a can of Red Bull and a shot of espresso.”
Other names for the drink have been reported as “liquid cocaine” and the very concerning “blackout in a can.” Four Loko is packed with a 12 percent alcohol by volume kick (putting it mildly). Despite the unappetizing descriptions and how it sounds like something to drink on a dare rather than by choice, health concerns and sales have gone through the roof.
However, several stores in Massachusetts have already pulled Four Loko off of their shelves out of concerns for the risk of drinking and driving among teenagers. The appeal of the drink to teens is simple mathematics: Lots of alcohol in a can + each can sold for about $3.00 = Getting drunk quickly and inexpensively.
Washington is one of the few states so far that has approved a 4-month emergency ban on the powerful punch, with hopes of a more permanent ban to follow. The state made the decision to take the product out of stores after nine freshman college students were found “dangerously drunk,” with alcohol levels soaring up to 0.35 percent. Police who responded to that scene described it as “chaotic” and thought at first that the freshmen were overdosing on drugs.
We’ll just have to wait and see how the ban will go next week in Massachusetts, so from now until then, please drink responsibly.
When should you contact a Massachusetts car accident attorney?
Has your teenager been seriously injured in a car accident due to drunk driving in Massachusetts? Want to know if you have a case? Want to know what your case is worth? Want justice? Call the Massachusetts car accident lawyers at Kiley Law Group for a free and professional evaluation of your case at 1-800-410-2769.
And while the call is free, the advice may be priceless.
Nov 16, 2010
Police Finds Damaged Vehicle, No Driver
Massachusetts state police found a damaged vehicle off the road on I-93 North near Exit 42/Dascomb Road, but no driver or anyone else that might have been involved in the accident until much later, when the investigation was well under way.
According to a news article in the Eagle Tribune, the vehicle in question was a Ford pickup truck, which reportedly plunged down a 110-foot embankment, and crashed into a large tree. The truck was severely damaged, the article noted.
Police investigating the accident were advised to look for a possible ejection from the vehicle, someone leaving the scene of the accident or being involved in it in another way.
Police were not immediately able to locate anyone involved in the crash. However, according to the Andover barracks log, one person came forward claiming to be involved - Paul Lima, 36, of Billerica, MA.
The log states that he was not injured.
Stay tuned while further developments regarding this accident become available to the public.
Pickup Truck Accidents
According to the NHTSA, 6,435 standard pickup trucks were in fatal crashes in 2008, and 6,104 in 2009.
When to Contact a Massachusetts Auto Accident Attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts, and want to know if you have a case, call the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group.
BEFORE you talk to an insurance adjustor, sign ANY forms or hire a lawyer, get a FREE copy of attorney Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts accidents book.
For a Free case evaluation call 1-800-410-2769.
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in the article at the time the article was published. Our information sources are clearly cited in the article. If you were involved in this accident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us. Do not act solely based on the information provided above. Get a free confidential consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney.
According to a news article in the Eagle Tribune, the vehicle in question was a Ford pickup truck, which reportedly plunged down a 110-foot embankment, and crashed into a large tree. The truck was severely damaged, the article noted.
Police investigating the accident were advised to look for a possible ejection from the vehicle, someone leaving the scene of the accident or being involved in it in another way.
Police were not immediately able to locate anyone involved in the crash. However, according to the Andover barracks log, one person came forward claiming to be involved - Paul Lima, 36, of Billerica, MA.
The log states that he was not injured.
Stay tuned while further developments regarding this accident become available to the public.
Pickup Truck Accidents
According to the NHTSA, 6,435 standard pickup trucks were in fatal crashes in 2008, and 6,104 in 2009.
When to Contact a Massachusetts Auto Accident Attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts, and want to know if you have a case, call the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group.
BEFORE you talk to an insurance adjustor, sign ANY forms or hire a lawyer, get a FREE copy of attorney Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts accidents book.
For a Free case evaluation call 1-800-410-2769.
The Massachusetts personal injury law firm Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in the article at the time the article was published. Our information sources are clearly cited in the article. If you were involved in this accident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us. Do not act solely based on the information provided above. Get a free confidential consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney.
Nov 11, 2010
20-year-old Methuen Man Victim of Hit and Run
This past Monday night, amid the very rainy weather, a 20-year-old man was hit by a car while he was on Woodland Street in Methuen.
The driver of that car never stopped after striking Isaias Rivera, of Hazel Street in Methuen, who was left in the road around 7:00pm with serious injuries to his head and internal organs. Rivera was unconscious following the impact but was breathing on his own. He was transported to an area hospital and then driven via ambulance to a Boston hospital, where he remained in critical condition. He would have been flown to Boston, but the weather would not allow for the helicopter’s flight.
Methuen Police are continuing to look for a dark-colored sports utility vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate that hit Rivera. Right now, those are the only details that they have.
Police encouraged the driver of the SUV to come forward to them, stating that because of the weather and the road conditions, there may be an explanation for how hard it may have been to be on the look-out for pedestrians.
Leaving the scene of a hit-and-run, however, was far from the right decision.
In the aftermath of Rivera being struck, it was reported that drivers pulled around his body on the street and honked their horns as they passed. Neighbors did their best to help in the shocking situation.
Woodland Street is reportedly one of sections that Methuen Police patrol the most, watching for excessive speed and other driving violations.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now. This free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
The driver of that car never stopped after striking Isaias Rivera, of Hazel Street in Methuen, who was left in the road around 7:00pm with serious injuries to his head and internal organs. Rivera was unconscious following the impact but was breathing on his own. He was transported to an area hospital and then driven via ambulance to a Boston hospital, where he remained in critical condition. He would have been flown to Boston, but the weather would not allow for the helicopter’s flight.
Methuen Police are continuing to look for a dark-colored sports utility vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate that hit Rivera. Right now, those are the only details that they have.
Police encouraged the driver of the SUV to come forward to them, stating that because of the weather and the road conditions, there may be an explanation for how hard it may have been to be on the look-out for pedestrians.
Leaving the scene of a hit-and-run, however, was far from the right decision.
In the aftermath of Rivera being struck, it was reported that drivers pulled around his body on the street and honked their horns as they passed. Neighbors did their best to help in the shocking situation.
Woodland Street is reportedly one of sections that Methuen Police patrol the most, watching for excessive speed and other driving violations.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now. This free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
Nov 8, 2010
In a Car Accident? Avoid This Mistake!
Last week, we posted on the first fatal mistake that you can make after you’ve been involved in a car accident. Today, we’ll be presenting the second fatal mistake that you can make. In the coming weeks, we'll be posting on the rest of the 7 most common mistakes that drivers make after a car accident occurs and by outlining what to do to help your potential claim, you will be better prepared for what’s in store for you.
Fatal Mistake #2: Not Documenting Everything That Happens in the Weeks and Months after the Accident
In order to help you through this challenging process, here are some important reminders on what to do in the aftermath of your car accident.
1. Write down everything that you can remember about the accident as soon as you can after the crash occurs. The more information that you can put down in writing right after the accident, the better. Don’t wait too long to write these details down, because they won’t be as fresh in your mind. Keep a journal of your day-to-day condition—is the pain better or worse? Keep tabs on how you generally feel because your written words will be a big help in proving your case.
2. Make sure to keep detailed notes of any and all calls with the insurance company. This is imperative in order to protect your potential claim. Get contact information on everyone you speak with—their names, titles, telephone numbers, and any other identifying information. Keeping track of who you speak with and, more importantly, what they tell you, bolsters your position if there are ever any discrepancies.
3. Keep written records of your medical visits. This may seem simple enough, but detailing how your appointments go and what was talked about will also prove helpful in proving your case. The more detailed, the better.
4. Keep track of any and all lost wages from your job. If you want to seek compensation for the time you missed at work, make sure you document exactly how much time you needed to take off of work.
4. Keep track of any and all lost wages from your job. If you want to seek compensation for the time you missed at work, make sure you document exactly how much time you needed to take off of work.
5. Be sure to take pictures of your injuries from the accident. Have a family member or friend take photographs of any and all injuries. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and it will be essential in proving your claim.
Check back in the coming weeks for the rest of the 7 Fatal Mistakes so that you'll know what to do in the event of a car accident.
For more information, download or request a copy by mail of Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley's book "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" now! The free Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
Nov 5, 2010
State Trooper Crashes SUV, Avoids Basketball Equipment on 495
Last Wednesday morning, Massachusetts State Trooper John McGrath crashed his unmarked SUV off of Route 495 South in Haverhill after he lost control of the SUV when he swerved to get out of the way of a basketball hoop and backboard that had fallen out of the back of a truck driving in front of him. Once McGrath swerved out of the way of the basketball equipment, his SUV rolled over in the breakdown lane and up against the tree line off of the highway.
McGrath sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident and was treated at an area hospital. His SUV was towed from the scene, while fellow State Police responded to the accident site.
Haverhill’s Ernest Penachio, the 61-year-old driver of the truck carrying the unsecured equipment, was cited by police.
The accident caused severe back-ups on both the highway and back roads due to lane closures as an investigation was conducted. That same morning there were a number of additional accidents on both 495 and Route 93, causing residual delays and curiosity traffic in the opposite lanes of travel.
If you have recently been in a car accident, contact Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley for your free consultation.
McGrath sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident and was treated at an area hospital. His SUV was towed from the scene, while fellow State Police responded to the accident site.
Haverhill’s Ernest Penachio, the 61-year-old driver of the truck carrying the unsecured equipment, was cited by police.
The accident caused severe back-ups on both the highway and back roads due to lane closures as an investigation was conducted. That same morning there were a number of additional accidents on both 495 and Route 93, causing residual delays and curiosity traffic in the opposite lanes of travel.
If you have recently been in a car accident, contact Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley for your free consultation.
Nov 2, 2010
North Andover Man in Fatal Route 125 Car Accident
Late last Wednesday evening, a 29-year-old man was fatally wounded when he lost control of his car and crashed into trees in the woods off of Route 125 in Andover. Chiho Chao of North Andover was pronounced dead at a local hospital, after he was found at the crash site having trouble breathing.
Chao is reported to have lost control of his Infiniti sedan on the dimly lit stretch of 125, not far from the Andover State Police barracks. While the investigation is continuing into the cause of the tragic accident, high speed has been named by officials as a contributing factor.
Teams of reconstruction experts were at the scene of the tragic crash the following morning to piece the accident together. The southbound lane of Route 125 was shut down for just under two hours while the investigation occurred.
The collision involving Chao’s vehicle resulted in the car splitting down the middle, ripped apart from the impact with the trees. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
If you have recently been in a car accident, contact Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley for your free consultation.
Also, feel free to download your copy of "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" today. This Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
Chao is reported to have lost control of his Infiniti sedan on the dimly lit stretch of 125, not far from the Andover State Police barracks. While the investigation is continuing into the cause of the tragic accident, high speed has been named by officials as a contributing factor.
Teams of reconstruction experts were at the scene of the tragic crash the following morning to piece the accident together. The southbound lane of Route 125 was shut down for just under two hours while the investigation occurred.
The collision involving Chao’s vehicle resulted in the car splitting down the middle, ripped apart from the impact with the trees. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
If you have recently been in a car accident, contact Massachusetts car accident attorney Thomas M. Kiley for your free consultation.
Also, feel free to download your copy of "The 7 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Massachusetts Accident Case" today. This Massachusetts auto accidents book is available to Massachusetts residents only.
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