Lowell MA Personal Injury Law Blog

Drivers in Massachusetts have to contend with some difficult road conditions. Many cities and towns have old colonial roads that twist, turn, narrow and intersect at odd places. Massachusetts roads are also known for having their fair share of potholes. Add heavy winter snow and ice to the mix, and you can safely say that driving in this state is no easy task. But one thing drivers should never have to worry about is a drunk driver.

Unfortunately, drunk drivers are as much of the landscape as potholes. This week a Taunton woman received a prison sentence of six to eight years for her role in a fatal drunk driving crash. The accident occurred in July 2009 on Route 140 in Taunton. According to prosecutors, her vehicle's black box indicated that she was speeding at an astounding 113 miles per hour. She quickly approached another car from behind and, failing to slow down or avoid the other car, slammed into it.

A car accident in Massachusetts or anywhere in the United States can stem from a variety of situations, from negligent driving to vehicle malfunctions. Sometimes crash victims leave the scene seemingly without a scratch, while others are seriously injured or even lose their life. In every situation, the crash may leave victims with ongoing medical costs to treat lingering aches and pains or hospital bills from long-term stays during recovery. If negligence is identified as a contributor in a car accident, the victims and their families may be able to obtain personal injury compensation in order to cover mounting costs.

Recently, a car accident had a tragic end on a Boston roadway. Police say a woman was killed in a late evening crash in the city of Gardner, just outside of Boston. A police officer on his way to a midnight shift noticed a crash on Route 2 between a Honda Civic and a Ford pickup truck. According to the officer, the 65-year-old woman driving the Honda apparently crossed the median and struck the 63-year-old driver of the Ford pickup.