Consecutive Christmas Season Automobile Accidents Occurs in Massachusetts

Christmas Eve is supposed to be the day to prepare for the forthcoming Christmas Day. However, one may eventually forget the true essence of preparing for the holidays after getting involved in a tragic car accident on the eve before Christmas.

Even in this holiday season, accidents may strike. Several people were involved in separate automobile accidents last Christmas season. One of them claimed the life of a 20-year old man from Allston on the rampage from the Summer Tunnel heading to Storrow Drive in Massachusetts.

The driver, Lusvin Escobar, was the only occupant of the 2005 Ford Mustang when his vehicle struck the tunnel wall before sunset. Escobar was pulled out from the vehicle and was declared dead right at the accident scene.

Few minutes after the first accident, another single car rollover accident occurred at Route 24 South, according to reports.

Police said that the 22-year old Monica Velez from Brockton was also ejected from her 2007 Nissan Maxima. Reports said that the woman suffered from serious injuries. Velez was also alone in her car when the accident happened.

Then, another automobile accident was also reported on that same day. An unidentified victim on North Broadway in Haverhill was the sole casualty. The victim sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital.

All of the said Christmas Eve automobile accidents are still under investigation. Factors that lead to the accidents as well as the conditions of those who sustained injuries still remain unconfirmed.

As expected, automobile accidents increased in numbers this holiday season despite of public warnings and safety precautions.

Senior Student’s Bright Future Ended in Tragic Automobile Accident

A senior student from Brattleboro Union High School was killed in an automobile accident while six others were seriously injured.

The accident occurred last Sunday at around 2 o’clock in the afternoon when a Subaru Outback driven by senior student Daniel Bliss, 17 – years old together with Rita Corbin was struck from the side by a Mercury SUV while they were approaching Route 10 South coming from Mount Herman Station Road.

The collision created a strong impact that even air bags didn’t work in both vehicles. Bliss instantly died in the accident scene while Corbin was brought to University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center where she was treated for the serious injuries she sustained. Firefighters had to cut the Subaru’s roof before they were able to remove Corbin from the vehicle.

On the other hand, five other people from the other vehicle were injured. The SUV driver Nicole Trovato, 19 – years old and her 4 passengers were transported to the same hospital where Bliss and Corbin were brought and were also treated for their minor personal injury sustained. They were released shortly.

Bliss family and the principal together with the other students from the said school were in deep sorrow and mourning for Bliss’ death. According to them, Bliss is a good student. They were also praying for the fast recovery of Corbin and the five others involved in the accident but they were released in a short time.

According to reports, the glare from the sun may have been a factor in the said automobile accident. Initially, the driver of the SUV admitted to police officers conducting the investigation that she never saw Bliss pull out onto the road. However, the investigation is still going on.

It’s either solar radiance had caused the SUV driver’s blindness to Bliss’ car or Bliss’ car had exceeded the maximum speed limit. The maximum speed limit in US is varies according to the type of vehicle and in locations. Commonly, speed limit for cars is 80 mph during day time and 65 mph during night. Speed limit for trucks at all times is 55 mph. In school zones, maximum speed only limits to 25 mph.

Increasing Funds to Deter Automobile Accidents

Limiting the incidents of tragic automobile accidents greatly depends on how safe our highways and thoroughfares are for our motorists. Fatal accidents will definitely decrease, somehow, if we strictly abide by the traffic rules and regulations and follow all the necessary safety measures.

As for the government and its various agencies, proper implementation of the laws and providing all the support to our traffic enforcers can minimize the accounts of automobile accidents that cause substantial ill effects to the victims. Aside from moral encouragement, our police authorities must have enough budgets to execute their programs and exercise their duty to castigate traffic law violators.

To make this vision a reality, the California state government just recently announced sizeable grants for 153 police departments and municipalities in state. According to a press release, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made his pledge to help save lives across the state by awarding $66 million for these agencies’ traffic safety efforts.

Said by the governor, “These grants provide essential resources and re-enforce our commitment to saving lives and preventing injuries on California’s roadways.”

This is indeed a good step for our state government. We all know that any program may not be implemented properly and effectively without sufficient funds. With these financial reinforcements, set to be given to our local agencies, our traffic enforcers will have all the means to combat DUI, rage driving and other types of traffic violations that are considered as the major causes of automobile accidents.

At the end, we, as law-abiding motorists, we may take the advantage of driving safely without the fear of encountering those imprudent and careless drivers. More so, we may not have to go through the intricate process of filing appropriate legal actions to recover suitable damages from the liable party.

A Clear Case of Negligence in Automobile Accidents

I came across this blog entitled “Tacoma man dies after being hit by 2 separate vehicles” dated March 25, 2008. It was about a man who died in Tacoma after being hit by two irresponsible drivers in an intersection.

One of the things that we need to establish when defending an automobile accidents claim is the issue of negligence. There are so many ways of becoming negligent. In law, you can hold a person liable for negligence if you can prove that the defendant did not do his job in ensuring the safety of their premise or vehicle.

In the article it was very clear that the two drivers showed negligence by speeding in an intersection where they are supposed to slow down. What is worst is that the two plaintiffs sped up even more as if nothing happened. The good thing about this situation is that there are witnesses who actually saw what happened.

I remember handling a similar case two years back. My client’s friend was also an unfortunate victim of wrongful death. He was just leisurely walking in the pedestrian lane when out of nowhere two cars came rushing by and hit him. He died on the spot.

Now the family of my client filed a case against the driver. It was a celebrated one because one of the drivers belonged to a prominent family. However, justice prevailed because we were able to recover both punitive and monetary damages.

To successfully win the case you are handling, I suggest that you gather enough evidences. The more proof, the better it is for your client. You would likewise be better off if you would gather statements from eyewitnesses.

Do You Think Airbags Have Any Importance?

I am deeply pushed to make a comment on a question raised in an article about the importance of airbags in our automobiles. It is said here that airbags intended to save lives. However, I think the author has some uncertainty on its real value and effectiveness.

You see, the automobile accident fatalities in the U.S. are definitely increasing in number for several reasons. In California alone, an average of 4,200 casualties resulted from these accidents; this does not include the number of individuals who suffered from injuries. This fact compels the government to make their move to at least lessen if not completely prevent its occurrences. Various legislation regarding road safety, such as the seatbelt law, have been enacted as a result.

I think it is a great move for car manufacturers to put as many safety functions as they can in our vehicles. The more the safety features, the lesser chances that we can incur serious injuries in case of accidents. Am I right? In fact, it is proven that these features have been effective in many accident occurrences all over the country.

Hence, the question on whether airbags, which are placed on our car’s steering wheel, contribute on our protection should not be the real issue. The real problem that we need to address is on how to strictly implement the traffic rules and not the automobile design itself. Besides, airbags only pop out in case of collisions so it should not cause any effects on our “chest”. We should focus more on how to protect ourselves on those unruly motorists rather than to have sleeker car models. That is, only if we value our lives more than our material possessions.

So if you have plans to buy an automobile, aside from your financial constraints, try to consider first its safety features above all. Remember that your safety should always be on top.