Mark Manuel, 25, of Allenstown, NH was seriously injured this past Saturday morning when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and veered off of the roadway at the Amoskeag rotary in Manchester, NH.
Manuel was riding westbound on Amoskeag Street around 1:30 a.m. when he left the roadway and crashed his bike into the curbing of the traffic island within the rotary. Emergency responders found him in the island and rushed him to a local hospital for severe facial and head injuries. Manuel was then taken to a Boston area hospital for further medical treatment.
The Examiner reports that both alcohol and speed have been named as contributing factors in the serious crash and police have charged Manuel with operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). Officials are continuing to investigate the motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 1/3 of all motorcycle accident fatalities involve motorcyclists who have blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) of .08 or more. Thankfully, there were no fatalities involved in this serious crash.
The NHTSA strongly encourages all riders to make other arrangements whenever alcohol is involved, such as finding a designated driver or using public transportation, and to leave the bike at home.
When Should You Contact a Boston Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you have suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to another reckless driver, contact a Boston motorcycle accident attorney with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options before you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company, or hire a lawyer.
Our dedicated attorneys have over 30 years of experience and a 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 us at 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. 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 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.
Eric Weir, 28, of Worcester died last Saturday evening after he struck a tree while riding his motorcycle on Baker Avenue in Shrewsbury.
According to The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Weir was riding north just after 8:30 that evening when he reportedly left the roadway and crashed into the tree. He was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Authorities have reported that no other vehicles were involved in the tragic motorcycle crash. Baker Avenue was shut down to traffic for nearly two hours while authorities reconstructed the scene. Officials are continuing their investigation into the fatal collision and have not yet determined the exact cause of the motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,462 motorcyclists died in collisions in 2009 in the U.S. Of that total number, FARS reports that nearly 1,150 bikers were killed after colliding with a fixed object, such as a telephone pole, a tree, or other object.
When Should You Contact a Boston Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a Boston motorcycle accident lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
Our accident lawyers have over 30 years of experience and a 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 us at 800-410-2769 to receive your free legal consultation today. 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 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.
How Important Is It To Speak With A Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you have been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts, consider contacting the dedicated personal injury attorneys with Kiley Law Group, LLC. We serve clients in and around the Boston area who have suffered injuries in motorcycle collisions through no fault of their own.
How Much Does Experience Matter?
Your attorney should be highly skilled and committed to helping victims who are involved in serious motor vehicle accident collisions, especially motorcycle accidents. You should try to find out if the attorney has handled cases that are similar to yours. The experienced attorneys with Kiley Law Group will meet with you, listen to your case, and go over all of your legal options that are available to you.
When Should You Contact an Attorney?
After your motorcycle accident, you may need some help to pay for your medical bills, to fix your motorcycle, and to recover any lost wages from being out of work due to your accident. Before you sign any forms or give a statement to an insurance company, call Kiley Law Group at 800-410-2769 for your free legal consultation with our dedicated attorneys.
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This book helps you understand your legal rights as the victim of someone else’s recklessness on the roadway. Do Loud Pipes Save Lives? covers important information on the insurance claims process that adjusters simply don’t want you to know.
Understanding your legal rights is the very first step in your personal injury claim. Hiring a dedicated Boston motorcycle accident attorney with Kiley Law Group should be your second step.
The Enterprise News reported that over 100 motorcyclists took part in a South Shore ride this past Sunday to commemorate the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, which offers help to veterans who have been injured in both the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
The bikers rode about 50 miles along the South Shore, through Marshfield, and ended the ride in Abington at the VFW. There was a BBQ following the ride for the bikers, friends, and family. The event brought in roughly $2,000 total to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Tom Morrison, who is an Army veteran and the senior commander with the VFW Post 5737 in Abington, set up the ride with the help of Navy veteran Brian Martin, who was a previous post commander at the VFW.
Call us today at (800) 410-2769 for a free legal evaluation of your motorcycle accident case.
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 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.
Gloucester Biker Dies After Being Thrown Off Bike
Dana Martin, 28, of Gloucester was killed last week in a deadly motorcycle crash after being ejected off of his motorcycle on Route 1 in Danvers near the Route 114 exit.
The Gloucester Times reports that Martin was riding along the busy roadway around 7:00pm last Monday evening and had been weaving in and out of traffic when he somehow lost control of his bike, hit the guardrail in the median, and was thrown from the bike.
Martin’s motorcycle continued forward about 70 feet before stopping in the highway’s northbound lanes. Emergency workers rushed Martin to an area hospital for emergency treatment, but he was pronounced dead some time later.
Massachusetts State Police had shut down the northbound lanes of Route 1 for over an hour following the accident in order to reconstruct the scene. The deadly crash remains under investigation.
16-Year-Old Dies in Lawrence Motorcycle Crash
Luis Lara, 16, of Lawrence died in a fatal motorcycle accident last Tuesday evening after reportedly losing control of his Suzuki motorcycle on Canal Street in Lawrence and hitting a tree near the intersection of Amesbury Street.
The Eagle Tribune reports that witnesses saw Lara speeding and doing wheelies on his motorcycle just prior to him losing control and crashing into the tree around 9:00pm that night.
Authorities who responded to the scene found Lara on the ground with a serious head injury. It was reported that Lara’s helmet had a large crack on it from the collision. Lara was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police continue to investigate this tragic crash.
Windsor Motorcyclist Injured in Collision with Moose
Donald Allard, 55, of Windsor was seriously injured after he crashed into a moose while on his motorcycle in Cheshire last Wednesday. Allard was on his Harley Davidson FLT134 heading east on Route 9 just after 4:30pm when he collided with the moose head-on, causing his bike to skid roughly 130 feet on the roadway.
Allard fell off of his bike after it came to a rest and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his serious injuries. The Environmental Police responded to the scene to euthanize the moose, due to its injuries from the impact.
Motorcyclist Injured in Derry Van Crash
Paul Mileski, 60, suffered serious injuries in motorcycle collision last Thursday afternoon around 3:00pm when he and a van crashed into one another in Derry, NH where Maple Street and Ash Street Extension meet.
The Eagle Tribune reports that Mileski was transported to an area hospital before being transferred to a Boston area hospital for further treatment of his injuries from the accident. Derry police are continuing their investigation into the collision. The identification of the driver of the van was not released.
Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Massachusetts?
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s recklessness in Massachusetts, call the experienced Boston motorcycle accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.
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 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.
Matthew Denice, 23, was killed last Friday evening after he was struck on his motorcycle and then dragged about one quarter of a mile by a drunk driver who ran a stop sign in Milford.
The Boston Globe reports that Denice was hit at the intersection of Congress Street and Fayette Street just before 8:00pm by a pickup truck operated by Nicolas Guaman, 34, who is here illegally from Ecuador. Guaman’s 4-year-old child was a passenger in the truck at the time of the deadly crash.
After Guaman struck Denice, he continued to drive forward despite Denice’s screaming from under the pickup. Several witnesses who saw the horrible collision had rushed towards the pickup and made attempts to stop Guaman.
Guaman drove until the corner of where West Street and Bancroft Avenue meet, where his pickup left the road and went onto a yard. Denice landed on the sidewalk in front of the yard, where emergency responders found him and rushed him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Guaman reportedly backed his truck up after driving onto the lawn and continued driving 2 blocks down the road before police caught up with him and arrested him.
According to the Globe article, Guaman appeared in Milford District Court yesterday to answer to numerous charges against him stemming from the deadly motorcycle accident. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been notified and will determine deportation details following Guaman’s trial for his role in the fatal accident. Guaman was being held on $25,000 bail.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that more than 90% of all motorcycle accidents in 2007 involved another motor vehicle. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 4,462 motorcyclists across the U.S. were killed in fatal accidents over the course of 2009.
When Do You Need To Speak With A Boston Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you have suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless or drunk driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact the dedicated Boston motorcycle accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
Our personal injury lawyers have over 30 years of experience and a 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 your free legal consultation today. 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 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.
Cory White, 40, of Chelsea was killed in a motorcycle crash on the evening of August 3 in Chelsea and officials are continuing to investigate the exact cause of White’s tragic death.
According to The Chelsea Record, White was operating his Triumph motorcycle northbound on Route 1 that night around 7:00pm, when the bike somehow rode off a raised portion of the roadway and fell roughly 30 feet onto Sixth Street below.
White was declared dead at the fatal crash site by first responders. Police continue to ask anyone who may have seen the accident to contact them.
Deadly Motorcycle Crash Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that in between 2001 and 2008 more than 34,000 motorcyclists were killed in collisions in the U.S.
Additionally, 1.2 million other bikers needed emergency medical treatment over that same time period for accident-related injuries.
The CDC also estimates that motorcycle fatalities have increased across the country by 55% from 2001-2008.
Have You Been Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Massachusetts?
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s recklessness in Massachusetts, call the dedicated team of Boston motorcycle accident lawyers with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 1-800-410-2769.
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 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.
The 4th Annual Gary Elkins Memorial motorcycle ride is being held on August 20 in Lunenburg, MA to benefit the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA).
The ride will start at Mickey Shea’s in Lunenburg at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mickey Shea’s, 324 Electric Avenue in Lunenburg.
Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: $20 per person. The fee includes a barbeque at the end of the ride.
The ride ends with food, live entertainment and raffles. For more information call (978) 549-0025.
There have been several serious motorcycle accidents in recent weeks that provided important lessons for other bikers to remember in order to ride safely on the roadways.
Chelmsford Motorcyclist Crashes Into Dump Truck
Richard Healy, 25, of Chelmsford crashed his Honda CBR100 motorcycle into the back of a dump truck in Peabody on I-95 South last week.
Authorities are reporting that Healy was speeding and weaving his bike in and out of the breakdown lane just prior to the collision.
The Metrowest Daily News reported that Healy was charged with operating to endanger, speeding, riding in the breakdown lane on the highway, as well as attaching plates. The driver of the dump truck was not injured in the accident, while the motorcyclist sustained severe injuries.
Here are some lessons to draw from this Peabody motorcycle accident:
Don’t Speed Behind a Truck
Always Follow the Rules of the Road
Never Ride in the Breakdown Lane
Tynsboro Motorcyclist Hurt After Crash with Pickup Truck
Armand Guillmette, 56, of Tyngsboro was injured while riding his motorcycle that was towing a trailer in Rochester, NH, when another driver went through a stop sign at the intersection of North Main and Twombly Streets and struck Guillmette last week.
According to The Union Leader, Guillmette was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Thankfully, Guillmette was wearing a helmet and this prevented him from suffering more severe injuries in the motorcycle collision. The driver who struck Guillmette was cited by officials for not stopping at the stop sign.
The simple yet significant lesson learned in this Rochester, NH accident is:
Always Wear a Helmet
Chelsea Biker Dies in Fall Off Route 1
Cory White, 40, of Chelsea died after the Triumph motorcycle he was on rode off of a raised section of Route 1 North in Chelsea this past Wednesday night and then crashed onto 6th Street below.
Authorities have stated that White landed onto the roadway below after falling approximately 30 feet off of Route 1. The fatal motorcycle crash happened just before 7:00pm.
The Boston Globe has reported that the Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate the tragic crash and encourage anyone who may have seen the accident to contact them.
At this time, officials have not determined what the exact cause of the crash was.
Troopers are unsure if excessive speed may have been a factor, if road conditions could have contributed to the crash, or if a second vehicle could have been involved that resulted in White’s fall. If any of these factors played a role in this fatal crash, an important lesson to keep in mind would be to always be aware of your surroundings while riding.
If you take a ride this weekend, have fun and bike safely.
An unidentified 85-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday afternoon in Hinsdale when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a tree that had fallen across the roadway on Route 8.
The crash occurred at about 3:30pm as the powerful storm began to touch down in the western part of Massachusetts. The Berkshire Eagle reported that there were downed live wires found around the tree that the elderly motorcyclist struck.
The storm caused significant damage to other trees, vehicles, houses, fences, and power lines throughout the area. Just over 8,000 Pittsfield residents lost power as the storm moved through the region. Power was expected to be back on as of Tuesday evening.
When Should You Contact a Boston Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
If you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to a reckless driver, BEFORE you sign any forms, talk to the insurance company or hire a lawyer, contact a Boston motorcycle accident lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.
Our accident lawyers have 30 years of experience and a 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 your free legal consultation today. 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 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.
Tom Kiley is a Boston motorcycle attorney with over 20 years of riding experience and over 100,000 miles on two wheels. He has owned custom Harleys and has attended rallies everywhere from Sturgis, South Dakota to Hollister, California. Tom is also a proud supporter of loud pipes save lives.
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