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ChatA Mansfield, MA, head-on collision left four people injured and our local community devastated. After both lanes were shut down to clear the scene, our commutes returned to normal, but our questions remained.
On December 5, 2024, on I-495 South in Mansfield, a three-car accident caused three people’s serious injuries. While the story is still developing, we pray for the recovery of those injured.
It can be hard to think logically in the moment and shortly after strategy strikes. At Bottaro Injury Lawyers, educating our communities is part of our service to others. We review recent RI and southwestern MA car accidents to highlight potential injury law implications should you or a loved one find yourselves in a similar scary situation.
According to various news reports, including WPRI reports, at 9:20am near mile marker 32, four people needed immediate medical attention. This was shortly after two of the three vehicles involved collided head-on after one driver veered into the southbound lane from the northbound side of the highway. As a result of the head-on collision, both drivers could not exit their respective vehicles to seek medical assistance.
Luckily, other emergency services worked together to address the scene until the local fire department arrived. EMS transported those critically injured to Rhode Island Hospital. The fourth person was transferred to a local hospital to address their relatively minor injuries.
Why Would I Call a Personal Injury Lawyer After Sustaining Serious Physical Injuries and Property Damage?
This is a great question. After all, lawyers aren’t doctors! However, once you are in a stable condition and out of harm’s way, it’s wise to consult a personal injury attorney to discuss how you may be entitled to compensation for any physical and mental damage others caused you.
Since this accident is still under investigation and we do not have all the facts, it is impossible to say who is at fault and what claim(s) each party has. What we know is that injured people’s recovery takes precedence right now.
Working with an attorney during recovery after someone causes your injuries is critical to getting the best result possible. A skilled and local personal injury attorney will be able to manage your claim and work on your behalf while you focus on healing. An attorney can also guide you through convoluted insurance policies and other legal documents, speaking with an insurance adjuster, and other tasks associated with injuries most clients aren’t used to.
Could Multiple People, Including Myself, Be Partially at Fault?
Yes. Generally, the more vehicles involved in an accident, the tougher it can be to assess each driver’s degree of fault. In these situations, it’s best to “lawyer up!”
Even if you are partially at fault for your own injuries, you should still contact a personal injury attorney. Massachusetts follows a modified comparative negligence standard. This means that if you are found 50% (or less) at fault for your injuries, you may still recover 50% (or more) of the damages in your case. If you’re over 50% at fault, you cannot recover.
We await more details on the December 5, 2024 Mansfield, MA head-on collision. It is unclear if the veering driver has been charged with any traffic or criminal offenses. To our knowledge, the police are still investigating the accident.
Our thoughts are now with the injured, their friends and families, and the greater community. If you have questions about this accident or your personal injury accident, call us for a free and confidential case review today!
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