Apr 27, 2011

Methuen Man and Woman Injured in 495 Rollover

A Methuen man and a woman were seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover on I- 495 last Friday. The 30-year-old man was the driver of a 1996 Honda Civic that landed on its roof and sustained significant damage in the crash. The 29-year-old woman was his lone passenger.

Both were airlifted by medical helicopters to Boston hospitals with serious injuries; the woman in a critical condition, after being ejected from the vehicle in the accident. She suffered massive head injuries and was lapsing in and out of consciousness, police said. There was no information whether she was wearing a seat belt.

State police suspect that road rage is to blame for the accident which occurred North of Exit 52 in Merrimac. According to police, a gray Porsche 911 operated by a white male with white hair may have been involved in the road-rage incident. There were no other details regarding the car or the driver.

Rollover Accidents in Massachusetts

While police are still investigating the details of this rollover, a recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding rollover accidents shows that in 2009, 441 motor vehicles were involved in fatal accidents in Massachusetts, 27 of which involved cars.

How a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

If you have been a victim in a similar head-on crash in Massachusetts, you may have a legal right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston car accident lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE legal evaluation of your accident case.

Call 1-800-410-2769 for a Free Consultation today.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 21, 2011

MADD Power Talk 21

April 21 isn’t just another day to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), it’s a nationally recognized day for parents to take some time and talk with their teenagers about the devastating effects of underage drinking. Parents can request information, tips, and conversation starters to break the ice from MADD about approaches to take when addressing this important issue with their teen. Even though it may be difficult at first for some parents to discuss this topic, it can help make your relationship much stronger with your teen and can inform them about the risky reality of underage drinking.

Teen drinking makes the headlines on a daily basis, especially when teenagers get behind the wheel of a car and attempt to drive after drinking. According to the organization that began as an off-shoot of MADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) reports that about 12% of newly licensed teen drivers drove drunk at least once in 2008. Drunk driving crashes make up about 1/3 of all car accident fatalities across the country on an annual basis.

SADD further reports that before even graduating high school, about 75% of students in a given graduating class have already consumed more than a few sips of alcohol, with nearly 40% of students having tried alcohol before starting the 8th grade. On average, almost 60% of teens who drink typically do so in someone else’s home, with about 30% of teens reporting that they drink at home. So try to take some time today in honor of MADD’s Power Talk 21 to speak with your teen about the dangers of drinking and the life-changing effects that it can have on their life.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Accident Attorney
If you or someone you know has been in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to a drunk driver, BEFORE you sign any forms or talk to the insurance company, contact the Massachusetts accidents lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

Our personal injury lawyers have 30 years of experience and successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation.

And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

Apr 19, 2011

Biker Injured in Andover Accident

An unidentified motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on Route 28 in Andover last Thursday afternoon near Castle Heights Road. According to The Andover Townsman, a car and motorcycle somehow collided around 4:30pm and two individuals, who also have not yet been named, had been in the car. Preliminary reports indicate that the car was stopped to turn onto Castle Heights Road when the biker crashed into the back of the vehicle, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected off of his bike and land at the front of the car.

The unknown biker was rushed to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition is not currently known at this time. It was reported that he is a town employee in Andover. Police closed part of Route 28 in order to reconstruct the scene and investigate how the vehicles crashed into each other.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that around 106,000 motorcycles were involved in crashes around the U.S. in 2009. It has been estimated that motorcyclists are 8 times more likely to be hurt in crashes than passengers riding in cars or other motor vehicles.

When Should You Contact a Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s recklessness in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, call the Massachusetts motorcycle accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.

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DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 15, 2011

Haverhill Teen Runs Down Another while Texting and Driving

Aureo Alicea, 16, of Haverhill struck a 15-year-old boy while he was texting behind the wheel in Haverhill’s Lafayette Square and then fled the scene this past Wednesday afternoon just after 2:00pm. Police were able to catch up with him and Alicea has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury, texting while driving, and a number of other charges.

According to The Eagle Tribune, the 15-year-old was crossing the street when Alicea hit the teen with the red minivan that he was driving. Witnesses to the accident approached him and told him he had struck the teen, to which Alicea replied, “I’m sorry, I was texting.” The witnesses tried to stop Alicea from driving off, but he started to drive toward them before fleeing the scene of the accident. The victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Alicea had been arrested over the past month for driving without a license and was to set to be arraigned on charges from the hit-and-run accident in Lawrence Juvenile Court yesterday.

Massachusetts Texting Laws
In September of last year, Massachusetts passed a law that prohibited drivers of all ages from texting while driving. There is a $100 set fine for the first conviction of a driver. Drivers who are younger than 18 face harsher penalties for texting while driving, including losing their license for a period of time and participating in court-ordered programs.

When a driver under 18 is convicted a second time for texting behind the wheel, he or she will have to pay a $250 fine and their driver’s license will be suspended for 6 months. If a teenage driver under 18 faces his or her third conviction for texting while driving, they will face a $500 fine most likely lose their license for 1 year. Adult drivers over 18 who text and drive face the same fines as teenage drivers under 18, but those over 18 will not have their licenses suspended or have to attend court-ordered programs.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Accidents Attorney
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else texting while driving, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.

Contact a Massachusetts accident lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 13, 2011

Derry Woman Injured in I93 Rollover Crash

Andrea Capozzi , 29, of Derry, NH was injured in a rollover accident on Interstate 93 yesterday afternoon. Capozzi was trapped in her rolled over compact car until Methuen firefighters were able to free her by cutting the roof off the vehicle.

The Eagle Tribune reports that Capozzi was driving on I- 93 South when her car, a 2002 Hyundai Accent, rolled over in the high-speed lane about 100 yards north of Exit 48, the Route 213 interchange.

The Accent came to rest on the driver’s side, its back end against the guardrail, the article said.

According to police, witnesses said a man wearing a dress shirt and tie exited the car right after the crash and fled the scene. He was apparently able to free himself from the rolled over car.

This part of the accident remains under investigation, police said.

Capozzi was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital following the crash, where she was listed in fair condition.

Rollover Accidents in Massachusetts
There are many contributing factors in Massachusetts rollover accidents. Driver inattention, speeding, alcohol use while driving, are just to name a few.
According to the Consumer Safety report, the most common mistakes which can cause a rollover include:
  • Recognition Errors – 41% of accidents occur due to driver inattention, internal or external distractions, or inadequate surveillance.
  • Decision Errors – 34% of accidents occur due to driving aggressively, speeding, etc.
  • Performance Errors – Overcompensation, improper directional control, etc. caused 10 % of accidents studied.
  • Other Factors.
How a Boston Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you have been injured in a similar rollover accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s fault, you may have a legal right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party.

To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston motor vehicle accidents lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE Legal Evaluation of your accident case.

Call 1-800-410-2769 to schedule your Free Consultation.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 8, 2011

Peabody Accident Leaves 2 Teens Injured

Chad Mancini, 19, of Lynn and a 15-year-old teenage girl from Peabody, who has not been identified, suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday morning car crash that occurred on the ramp that leads from Route 1 South to I-95 North in Peabody. The Daily Item of Lynn reports that Mancini somehow lost control of the Chevy Malibu he was driving while on the ramp around 7:30am, crashing into a guardrail along the side of the ramp. The impact caused the Malibu to spin around and crash into the guardrail for a second time before it rolled over. The car eventually came to a rest on the side of the ramp.

Mancini and the unidentified girl were taken to a Boston area hospital with serious injuries. Both of their conditions are currently unknown. Police involved with the crash are continuing their investigation into the cause of accident but believe that speed contributed to the crash. The two teens were allegedly not wearing seatbelts and, according to police, the absence of the belts also contributed to the injuries they experienced. The ramp was closed down following the accident for several hours to allow for police to investigate and clear the scene. One of the lanes was opened to traffic around 11:00am.

Rollover Occurrence in Car Crashes
In a USA Today analysis report on rollover occurrences in car accidents, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) were determined to have the highest risk of rolling over in a crash, with a projected rollover occurrence in every 1 in 4 accidents involving SUVs. Certain makes and models of SUVs were found to have a higher probability of rolling over in 1 out of every 2 accidents. Passenger vehicles were found to have a 10% or less chance of rolling over in a motor vehicle accident.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.

Contact the Massachusetts accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.


DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 6, 2011

Haverhill Teen Was Texting Before Fatal Crash

Aaron Deveau, 17, of Haverhill is currently facing a new charge of texting while driving, among several other charges, in connection with the February crash near the intersection of Cliffe Avenue and River Street in Haverhill that took the life of Donald Bowley, 55, of Danville. In an article out last week in The Eagle Tribune, police have charged the teen with motor vehicle homicide, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and several other charges related to using an electronic device while driving.

Bowley died from his injuries on March 10 at the Boston hospital where he had had been in critical condition since the crash took place on February 20. Bowley’s passenger, Luz Selena Roman, 58, of Haverhill had also been in serious condition following the crash but survived.

Text Messaging Laws in Massachusetts
At the end of September last year, Massachusetts lawmakers passed a law that made it illegal for drivers to text while driving. If a driver is convicted of texting while driving for the first time, he or she will face a $100 fine. Teen drivers under the age of 18 face harsher punishments for a first conviction of texting while driving, including loss of their license for 2 months and attendance of a court-ordered program that addresses attitudes.

For a second conviction of texting while driving, a teen driver under 18 will have to pay a $250 fine and face a license suspension of 6 months. If a teen driver is convicted for a third time of texting while driving, they will face a $500 fine and lose their license for an entire year. The fines for the convictions apply the same to adult drivers (those over 18), but drivers over 18 are not required to attend the court-ordered attitudes program.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Auto Accidents Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.

Contact a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.


DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Apr 1, 2011

Woman Pushed Out of Moving Car by Lawrence Man

Gilberto Carballo-Ortiz, 24, of Lawrence is being sought by Lawrence Police for kidnapping and threatening to kill his girlfriend with his knife, and then pushing her out of his car while driving down Marston Street Tuesday evening at about 6:00pm. The Eagle Tribune reports that witnesses saw the 28-year-old unnamed woman being pushed out of Carballo-Ortiz’ Toyota Corolla as he was driving down the street and then saw her land in the middle of the street, with Carballo-Ortiz driving off.

Police arrived at the scene and the woman explained how Carballo-Ortiz broke into her house without her knowing and he threatened her with a knife, putting it to her throat. She said that he would kill her unless she went with him to his car. Carballo-Ortiz led her by knifepoint to his car and the woman tried to escape by opening the passenger side door, which is when Carballo-Ortiz pushed the woman out and drove away. The unidentified woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries.

When police arrest Carballo-Ortiz, he will be facing charges of assault and battery with intent to murder and kidnapping, among several others.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Auto Accidents Attorney
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s recklessness, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, get this free Massachusetts accidents book to learn how to avoid making the 7 fatal mistakes after an accident.

Contact a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options. Our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and successful track record of obtaining seven figure wins for our clients in auto accident cases, medical malpractice, child birth injuries, brain injuries, and other personal injury cases. Call 800-410-2769 to receive a free legal consultation. And while the call is free, the information may be priceless.


DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.