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Springfield-Holyoke, MAAccidents in Franklin County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Franklin County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(link is external) show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Franklin County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Franklin County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options.
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Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Thu, 06/09/2016Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Mon, 02/22/2016Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Fri, 10/02/2015Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Sun, 05/17/2015An evening accident involving two motorcycles resulted in two men being hospitalized with serious injuries. The accident occured around 7 p.m. at Shutesbury Road and Cushman Road, but few details have been released. The two men were taken to Baystate Medical Center for treatment.
Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Thu, 05/07/2015Jennifer M. Lee was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Suburban Drive in Ashfield. Her cause of death will not be released until an autopsy is completed. Foul play is not suspected. Her funeral service will be on Saturday at 3 p.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church, 10 Irving St., Worcester.
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Mon, 04/20/2015Ryan E. Gauthier was riding an ATV on East Wilson Road when he ran into a telephone pole. He was not wearing a helmet at the time and died at the scene. He is survived by his parents, a girlfriend, and two children.
Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Mon, 10/13/2014A motorcycle crash Monday in Conway claimed the life of Richard A. Taft, 63, of Uxbridge, Mass. Police said Mr. Taft was driving north on Route 116 at mile marker 36.5 about 2 p.m. Monday when his motorcycle drifted to the right and hit a guardrail. Paramedics were unable to revive Mr.
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Tue, 03/24/2015A 14-year-old boy was riding his bike to school at around 7:30 a.m. when he was struck by a car driven by 23-year-old Julia Shaw. He was taken to Baystate Franklin Medical Center by ambulance.
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Wed, 10/22/2014A woman sustained injuries Wednesday after her vehicle became trapped under a truck trailer. Firefighters had to cut her out of the vehicle. The accident occured around 7:35 a.m. on October 22 on southbound Interstate 91 near Exit 27 in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Sun, 09/21/2014Of the four people injured, one was airlifted to University of Massachusetts Medical Center, while three others were taken via ambulance to Athol Hospital.
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Fri, 04/04/2014A motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday when his Honda motorcycle collided with a Mazda passenger car as the two vehicles traveled on Route 202 near the New Salem-Shutesbury town line.
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Mon, 03/17/2014Police Monday night charged a 54-year-old Deerfield man with driving while intoxicated – his fourth offense – following an accident Monday night on Route 2A at River Street that left a pregnant woman with a fractured arm and other injuries, police said.
Springfield-Holyoke, MA
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Fri, 02/21/2014A Greenfield man is dead after the SUV he was driving rolled over and trapped him in the vehicle in Whately.
State police say 56-year-old Robert Sweeney was alone in the car and died at the scene of the Saturday morning crash.
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Fri, 11/22/2013Police have identified the woman killed in a three-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Gill over the weekend.
28-year-old Theresa Pendleton of Erving was pronounced dead at Baystate Franklin Medical Center after the crash at about 7:45 p.m. Saturday.