Boston Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Blog

Thomas Young, 39, of Manchester, NH was struck by another car while stopped on his motorcycle on an I-93 exit ramp in Londonderry, NH this past Monday afternoon and was caught in between two vehicles. According to The Eagle Tribune, Young’s Kawasaki Nomad was struck from behind by Sean Bibeau, 21, of Derry, NH when Bibeau failed to stop his Mitsubishi Lancer in time on the Exit 5 ramp behind Young. The impact from Bibeau’s vehicle pushed Young’s motorcycle into the Dodge Neon in front of him, which was operated by Ilyssa Sherman, 20, of East Hampstead, NH.

None of the parties involved were seriously injured in this motorcycle accident, which occurred around 3:00pm that day. Young was reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was taken to an area hospital as a precaution. Officials are not charging Bibeau for causing the crash.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 106,000 motorcyclists were involved in crashes in 2009 across the U.S. Motorcyclists are 8 times more likely to suffer injuries in crashes than drivers or passengers in motor vehicles who are in similar crashes.

When Should You Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Boston?
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 Boston motorcycle accidents lawyers with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 800-410-2769.

Also, order your free copy of Thomas Kiley’s Massachusetts motorcycle book today!

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.

According to FARS data from the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some states rank higher or lower for road safety when it comes to drunk drivers.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of drunk driving, has an interactive map on its website where you can find out how your state ranks for traffic deaths involving a DUI driver.

According to the map, the safest state (ranking 1) has the lowest percentage of DUI related deaths in 2009. Hawaii (ranked 51) and Connecticut (50) are the least safe states to drive through when it comes to DUI related deaths in 2009.

Massachusetts, ranked at 31, is not that great either. Compared to New Hampshire (ranked 9), it still has a long way to go to prevent drunken driving accidents.

Statistics for Massachusetts

• DUI Fatalities: 108, which is 32% of the total traffic deaths
• 3 time DUI offenders: 22,253;
• 5 time DUI offenders: 4,840

One of the ways to curb drunk driving in Massachusetts is to make the repeat offender interlock law mandatory for all offenders.

Statistics for New Hampshire
There were 30 DUI fatalities in 2009, which is 27% of the total traffic deaths in New Hampshire. This is a 33% decline for the alcohol-related accident fatalities from the previous year.

MADD is currently working to require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.

Do You Have a Drunk Driving Accident Case?
If you have been injured in a Massachusetts accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the experienced Boston personal injury lawyers at Kiley Law Group, LLC who will help you determine the best course of action.

Call 800-410-2769 for a Free Consultation.

Tom Kiley, also known as the Million Dollar Man, has secured millions of dollars for motorcycle accident victims in OUI cases

There have been 3 fatal motorcycle accidents in Massachusetts within the past couple of weeks. A Milford man was killed on I-290 when he lost control of his bike and crashed into a highway sign and an unidentified woman died in a motorized scooter accident in Roxbury after she also lost control. A Haverhill father was fatally injured when he crashed into a tree, just down the street from his home.

These tragedies remind us all too often that motorcycle accidents can happen to anyone and at anytime and that no one is invincible from them. We’ve all seen pictures or videos on the news of the aftermath of a crash scene and know that it’s something we try to avoid every time we get behind the handlebars.

What Makes Motorcycle Accidents Dangerous?
Motorcyclists are at a significantly higher risk of getting injured in the event of an accident than individuals in a car or truck. Here are few reasons why:

• The design of motorcycles leaves riders and passengers completely exposed to the elements and to greater harm in an accident simply because there is no added layer of protection for riders
• Bikers are not as noticeable or visible to both pedestrians and drivers
• Motorcycles have 2 wheels, cars have 4 and this is a critical difference. Bikes don’t and really can’t give a rider as much stability and safety as other motor vehicles can

Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The two most damaging motorcycle injuries that a biker can experience in a motorcycle accident are head injuries and spinal cord injuries. A head injury is most likely to occur when a rider doesn’t wear a helmet. These types of injuries can potentially turn into a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can lead to permanent damage if not caught in time and properly treated. Spinal cord injuries could lead to either partial or full paralysis of the rider who sustains this type of injury. Less serious, but still significant injuries are fractures, road rash, and bruising from the impact.

What Do I Do After Motorcycle Accident?
Depending on what kind of injuries you suffered in the accident, your treatment and healing timeframe could vary a great deal. You may be required to treat with physical therapy or other rehabilitation regimens to get back to where you were prior to the accident. To help with your healing process, there are a number of great support groups and websites offering assistance to those who have been involved in a motorcycle accident.

Do You Have a Boston Motorcycle Accident Case?
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s negligence, find out about your legal options by contacting the Boston motorcycle accidents lawyers with Kiley Law Group. Call us at 800-410-2769 for your 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.

An unidentified woman was killed last Friday afternoon in a fatal scooter accident, when the scooter she was riding crashed at an intersection in Roxbury. According to The Boston Globe, the unnamed woman somehow lost control of the scooter around 2:00pm by Blue Hill Avenue and Dudley Street and then crashed. She was reportedly not wearing a helmet. Emergency workers responded and rushed her to a nearby hospital for medical attention. She was declared dead at the hospital. Police are continuing to investigate this tragic crash.

Motorcycle Crashes in the U.S. and Massachusetts
The top two most common factors that are cited as causes of motorcycle accidents are speeding and the rider’s lack of experience. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that there were roughly 4,600 deadly motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2009. In Massachusetts that same year, there were 54 fatal motorcycle accidents that occurred.

When to Contact a Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s negligence, find out about your legal options by contacting the Boston motorcycle accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group.

Call us at 800-410-2769 for your 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.

Anthony Fasulo, 48, of Milford died in a motorcycle accident early yesterday morning on I-290 East in Shrewsbury after he struck a sign on the highway just before 5:30am. According to The Daily Shrewsbury, Fasulo reportedly lost control of the bike immediately before he crashed into the sign on the median near Exit 23A.

Emergency workers pronounced Fasulo deceased at the scene of the fatal crash. State troopers are continuing to investigate the cause of the deadly accident and currently there is no indication from authorities that excessive speed or alcohol played a factor in this tragedy.

Motorcycle Crashes in the U.S. and Massachusetts
There are a great many factors that can contribute to a motorcycle accident. Two of the most commonly cited causes of these types of crashes are excessive speed and not enough riding experience. Accidents where a fixed object is involved are among those that often result in fatalities.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were about 4,600 fatal motorcycle accidents in the U.S. in 2009. Roughly 10% of these motorcycle crashes involved another motor vehicle of some kind. In Massachusetts in 2009, there was a total of 54 fatal motorcycle crashes that occurred across the state that year, as reported by the NHTSA.

When to Contact a Personal Injury Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to someone else’s negligence, find out about your legal options by contacting Kiley Law Group, the personal injury lawyers in Boston Massachusetts.

Call us at 800-410-2769 for your 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.

Thomas Gray, 39, of Haverhill died this past Tuesday evening in a motorcycle accident when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a tree on Kingsbury Avenue in Haverhill, just down the road from his home.

The Eagle Tribune reports that Gray went out for a ride on his brother-in-law’s Kawasaki 750 motorcycle just before 6:00pm that day and was on his way back to his house when he lost control of the bike and collided with the tree along a curved section of the road. Gray was reportedly wearing a helmet.

Police are continuing to investigate the tragic accident and have reported that the Gray was riding at a speed higher than the posted limit, which is marked as 35mph on Kingsbury Avenue. Our thoughts are with the Gray family at this difficult time.

Motorcycle Accidents: Causes & Statistics
There are a number of factors that can cause a motorcycle crash, with the most common causes being excessive speed and lack of experience. Crashes that involve a fixed object can, and do, oftentimes end in tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were nearly 4,600 deadly motorcycle crashes across the U.S. over the course of 2009, with approximately 10% of the total accidents involving another motor vehicle. There were 54 deadly motorcycle accidents in Massachusetts that same year.

How a Massachusetts Motorcycle Attorney Can Help
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to someone’s negligence, you may have a legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. To find out about your legal options, contact the Boston accidents lawyers at the Kiley Law Group for a FREE legal evaluation of your accident case.
Call 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.

Thomas Grenier, 47, of Epping, NH was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he crossed the center line this past Sunday evening and crashed head-on with a motorcyclist in Fremont, NH. The motorcyclist, Joseph Therrien, 51, of Fremont, was riding with his 6-year-old granddaughter seated behind him on the bike at the time of the drunk driving crash, which occurred at about 5:30pm on Chester Road.

According to The Union Leader, Therrien sustained chest and leg injuries that were not considered to be serious. The little girl sustained severe leg injuries and was rushed to a Boston hospital for treatment, while Therrien was taken to a local hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time. It was reported that the girl, who has not been identified, was wearing a helmet.

Grenier called police to report the accident and currently faces aggravated DUI charges. He is due in court in June for arraignment.

Drunk Driving Statistics
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 1 in 3 people will be involved in an alcohol-related accident at some point in their lives and someone is injured every minute in a drunk driving crash in the U.S. Another shocking statistic is that 50-75% of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive with either a suspended or revoked license.

When Should You Contact a Boston Accident Injury 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 Boston accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.

Also, order your free copy of Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts motorcycle book today!

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.

A motorcyclist who has not yet been identified was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Andover last week on Route 28 in the area of Castle Heights Road. The Andover Townsman reports that on Thursday afternoon a car and motorcycle crashed at about 4:30pm. Two unidentified people were in the car at the time of the crash. It was reported that the car had been stopped to turn on Castle Heights Road when the motorcycle collided with the back of the car, resulting in the biker being ejected off the bike and landing in front of the vehicle in the roadway.

The unnamed motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. His condition is unknown. According to the article, the biker is a town employee in Andover. Officials had to shut down some of Route 28 in order to investigate the scene, rerouting heavy rush hour traffic.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated that roughly 106,000 motorcycles were involved in accidents in the U.S. over the course of 2009. Additionally, bikers are 8 times more likely to be injured in accidents than drivers or passengers riding in motor vehicles.

When Should You Contact a Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
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 attorneys with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.

Also, order your free copy of Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts motorcycle book today!

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.

Dionathan Dasilva, 21, of Nashua lost control of his motorcycle this past Sunday afternoon after riding over a patch of sand in the road, causing him to crash into a telephone pole near the intersection of Cedar Street and Columbus Avenue in Milford, NH. Dasilva was rushed to an area hospital for a broken ankle. No other vehicles were involved in the motorcycle accident.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 25% of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a biker crashing into a fixed object, such as a telephone pole. Even though spring is finally here, many roads still have sand on them from the sanding trucks over the long winter. Keep an eye out for accumulations of sand, especially at intersections and corners of roadways, and take extra precautions when riding over sandy areas until the streets are swept clear over the next few weeks.

When Should You Contact a Boston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
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 Boston motorcycle accident attorneys with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.

Also, order your free copy of Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts motorcycle book today!

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.

A fundraiser will be held next Saturday, April 16, at the French American Victory Club in Waltham for former union tunnel worker James Arsenault, 60, of Middleboro who suffered permanent injuries in a motorcycle accident last October. According to South Coast Today, Arsenault was out riding his motorcycle on his way to buy his wife a birthday present on Cape Cod when an 87-year-old woman hit him with her car. She was cited by police for causing the accident.

The crash broke every bone in Arsenault’s face and his pelvis broke in three difference places. He also is now blind in his right eye and suffered three fractures in one of his wrists, among many other injuries. He sustained both cervical ligament damage and carotid artery damage. In order to repair Arsenault’s severe facial injuries, surgeons had to place 50 screws and 30 plates in his face.

Arsenault also experienced some brain damage from the serious accident last fall. He goes to physical therapy during the week and extensive rehabilitation is also in the works to help Arsenault heal from his injuries. Additional surgeries may also be necessary on his road to recovery. Arsenault’s wife, Caren, stated that insurance simply can’t cover all of her husband’s medical and rehabilitative expenses.

The fundraiser will start at 6:00pm and go until 11:00pm at the club, located at 193 Elm Street. Live entertainment, food, and raffles will fill the evening for those who would like to help Arsenault and his family during this difficult time. You can buy tickets at the door the night of the fundraiser. Donations will also be accepted to the James Arsenault Fund through Rockland Trust branches.

When Should You Contact a Boston 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 a Boston personal injury lawyer with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.

Also, order your free copy of Thomas M. Kiley’s Massachusetts motorcycle book today!

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.