July 2009 Archives

July 31, 2009

Diversity Capital Investments Sued by SEC in Southern California Ponzi Scheme

July 31, 2009 - Damian Meneses, Edward Lantz Ferguson, Joel S. Ley, Jr. and their four business entities were charged with securities fraud on Monday by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The SEC claims they were& operating a Ponzi scheme primarily based on foreign currency trading. The alleged scheme was mostly operated out of Southern California and involved investors from both the U.S. and Mexico. The SEC claims that Meneses, Ferguson, and Ley raised at least $14 million on their promises of guaranteed returns on investment in foreign currency trading.

SEC.pngThe SEC's complaint alleges that Meneses, 37, guaranteed a 4% monthly return to investors in his company Diversity Capital. Diversity Capital was allegedly affiliated with Diversity Capital Bancorp de Mexico, Ltd., located in New Zealand. Meneses claimed that Diversity Capital invested clients' money in foreign currency trading. He encouraged investors to refinance their mortgages and invest the earnings in his company. According to Diversity Capital's website, the company manages over $1.7 billion. The SEC claims that the funds invested in Diversity Capital were not used for currency trading, but instead for personal bills of Meneses and to pay earlier investors in a Ponzi-like fashion.

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July 31, 2009

Taunton, Massachusetts Fatal Accident

July 31, 2009 - Colleen Ingemanson, 35 from Taunton, Massachusetts, was involved in a car crash this morning that left one man dead and two others injured.  Ingemanson was driving a car that rear-ended another vehicle on Route 140 in Taunton.

A passenger in the vehicle that was hit was flown to a Boston hospital but unfortuntaley passed away sometime thereafter. The driver of the vehicle and another passenger were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

Imgemanson fled the scene on foot. Police were able to apprehend her about one mile from the crash site. She was placed in custody by the Massachusetts State Police.

It is unclear if charges will be filed against Imgemanson. The crash remains under investigation.

Source: The Boston Herald

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 31, 2009

Elderly Massachusetts Couple Killed in Fatal Crash in Rhode Island

July 31, 2009 - An elderly Massachusetts couple was involved in a fatal car crash yesterday in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The accident happened at around 4 pm on Thursday afternoon. Apparently, a minivan, driven by an 87 year old Massachusetts man, was hit by a box truck as the minivan was pulling out of an ice cream stand and attempting to turn left on Diamond Hill Road.

The man and his passenger, a 77 year old woman from Massachusetts, were pronounced dead at the scene. The box truck was owned by a home remodeling business in Cumberland. The driver of the truck was treated at a local hospital and released.

The names of the victims and their hometowns have not been released.  The accident remains under investigation by the Rhode Island State Police and Cumberland detectives.

Source: Boston.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 28, 2009

Somerville, Massachusetts Elderly Driver Kills Pedestrian

July 28, 2009 - Kimberly McGinley, 32 years old from Dedham, Massachusetts, has died as a result serious personal injuries sustained when she was hit by a car in Somerville. The car was driven by Zeggai S. Malu, 71 from Somerville. The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on Sunday.

McGinley was walking on the sidewalk with a two year old Roslindale child when Malu's Nissan Pathfinder jumped the curb and struck them. McGinley and the child were headed to a party for McGinley's 6 year old daughter on Munroe Street in Somerville. According to witnesses, McGinley saw the car coming and courageously pushed several children out of harm's way.

McGinley was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and passed away late Monday night. The child has yet to be indentified and remains hospitalized but is in stable condition. It appears that McGinley and the child knew one another but were not related.

McGinley was one of the top make-up artists in Boston and was a former model in Europe and the United States. She leaves behind two children, ages 6 and 3, and her husband, Patrick.

On Monday, Malu's license was revoked by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Malu has no prior incidences on his driving record except for a speeding ticket from 1993. There are no pending criminal charges listed at this time.

The accident remains under investigation by the Somerville Police Crash Reconstruction Unit.

Unfortunately, this summer has had several other fatal accidents involving elderly drivers. Just this past weekend, 7 year old Herbert Whitaker of Halifax was killed when he was crossing the street with his father and was hit by a car driven by a 76 year old. On July 12th, Richard Kelly, 55 from Pelham, New Hampshire, died when his 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was struck by an elderly driver. In June, 4 year old Diya Patel was killed as she was crossing the street in Stoughton and was hit by an 86 year old driver.

Source: Boston Herald

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 26, 2009

Halifax, Massachusetts Child Dies After Being Struck in Crosswalk

July 26, 2009 - Herbert Whitaker, 7 years old, has died as the result of a car accident in Halifax, Massachusetts around noon time yesterday. He was riding his bicycle with his father and located in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a car driven by a 76-year-old Plympton woman, Marcia Chadborne.

Onlookers unsuccessfully attempted to revive the boy before police arrived, at which time he was taken to Brockton Hospital Brockton hospital. He was pronounced dead there at 12:44 p.m. Chadbourne has been charged with motor vehicle homicide and failure to yield at a crosswalk, according to Halifax police. There was no indication whether or not she was speeding at the time of the accident. The speed limit in the area is 35 miles per hour.

Herbert Whitaker and his father were both wearing helmets at the time of the accident. A second younger child of Whitakers was riding on his father's bicycle at the time of the accident. Neither the father, nor this child were struck or injured, according to police. This was the first fatal pedestrian accident in Halifax in several years.

This is the fourth pedestrian accident in Massachusetts within the last month and one half. On June 16th, 4 year old Diya Patel was hit and killed as she was crossing Washington Street in Stoughton, Massachusetts. On June 18th, 5 year old Brandy Rix was seriously injured when she was hit by a medical transport van in Abington, Massachusetts.  Criminal charges have been filed against the drivers in both of those accidents

Sournce: Boston.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 24, 2009

Massachusetts Motorcyclist Injured in Nashua, NH Crash

July 24, 2009 - David Bunker, 61, of Marlborough, Massachusetts suffered serious personal injuries in a motorcycle accident yesterday morning while driving in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bunker was traveling southbound on Depot Road as a car pulled out of a driveway. Bunker swerved to avoid the car and lost control of the motorcyle. He then went off the road, stuck a sign and a wooden fence.

Bunker suffered injury to his legs and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua where he remains in stable condition. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Bunker was unable to identify the car, which caused him to lose control, and it appears that the driver of the car never stopped and may not have even been aware of the accident. Nashua Police say the case remains under investigation.

Source: Nashua Telegraph

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 21, 2009

Salem, Massachusetts - OUI Accident on Route 93 North

July 21, 2009 - Alexander Santiago and his girlfriend Indiana Rivera, 32 and 22 respectively, both from Salem, Massachusetts, suffered serious personal injuries when their blue Pontiac was struck by a red 2000 BMW traveling the wrong way on an off ramp on Route 93 North. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Monday. Rubin Sanchez, 25 of Cambridge, was driving the BMW. Sanchez's passenger, Joseph Dioguardi, 28 from Medford, was also seriously injured in the crash.

Dioguardi was first taken to Lawrence General Hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Boston. Santiago, Rivera, and Sanchez were all taken to local hospitals for their injuries.

Sanchez was arrested and charged with Felony Driving While Intoxicated and was to be arraigned yesterday at Salem District Court. The accident remains under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police.

Source: The Union Leader

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 20, 2009

Stoughton, Massachusetts - Jeep Crash Kills Passenger

July 20, 2009 - Patrick Devlin, 21, is dead as the result of a car accident early yesterday morning after he was ejected from a Jeep driven by a friend, Patrick, J. Joyce, 19, of South Boston. Joyce has been charged with motor vehicle homicide and operating under the influence of alcohol and will be arraigned this morning in Stoughton District Court.

Joyce was driving in the passing lane on Route 24, hit the guard lane in the center and caused the Jeep to roll over just before 1 a.m., according to the Massachusetts State Police. Devlin was taken to Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, and was thereafter pronounced dead, according to police reports. Joyce was taken to Milton Hospital for minor injuries and arrested shortly thereafter. State Police are still investigating the crash.

Source: Boston.com
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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 19, 2009

William Parente: Death May Have Been Linked to Investor Fraud

July 18, 2009 - William Parente, 58, attorney, financier and arguably the perpetrator of an investment fraud and grand ponzi scheme, allegedly died on April 20, 2009 in a Towson, Maryland hotel room from self-inflicted knife wounds. According to Baltimore County investigating authorities, prior to taking his own life, he brutally murdered his wife, 58, and two daughters, age 11 and 19, in an apparent murder/suicide.

parente.jpgHowever, there is a group of Parente clients, investors and acquaintances, who knew both the man and his family, and who believe it is out of the question that he could have carried out this gruesome act. Rather, they are convinced that Parente also was murdered, that the suicide was staged as a cover up, and that his death and the death of his family was perpetrated when Parente could not repay debts owed to an investor or investors who had entrusted him with their cash.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is presently investigating Mr. Parente's financial dealings, having seized records from his Lexington Avenue, New York law office. They refuse to comment on the status of the investigation, except to state that it is ongoing. One apparent problem is that those records, which were seized remain off limits to investigators until the issue of attorney/client privilege has been resolved.

fbi.jpgHowever, one big step may be the recent filing of a probate petition for Parente's estate in the Nassau County Surrogate Court by a Public Administrator. Such appointments are necessary when no family member has voluntarily assumed the duty of probating the estate of a deceased relative, which appears to be the case here.

It appears that there will be no lack of creditors, making claims against the estate. According to published and unpublished reports, Parente was a financier, who borrowed private money from investors in exchange for unsecured promissory notes, offering very attractive interest rates. He claimed to be financing bridge loans on real estate and other business ventures, also at high interest rates, which he signed personally.

Parente was both an attorney and an accountant, and many of his investors were also clients, friends and recommended friends of friends. There appear to be at least 20 to 30 such investors who collectively invested sums in excess of $25 million, though some believe the total sum invested is far greater.

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July 16, 2009

Brighton, Massachusetts Father Struck By Car While Placing Child in Car Seat

July 16, 2009 - Fredy E. Zepeda, 35, from Brighton, Massachusetts, has died as a result of serious personal injuries sustained when he was struck by a rental car on Wednesday. Zepeda was hit while he was strapping his one year old son into a car seat. The rental car was being driven by Cathy Burgin-August, 47, of Watertown, Massachusetts.

The accident occurred Wednesday morning in front of Zepeda's home located at the intersection of Cambridge and Gordon streets in Brighton. Burgin-August continued to drive for two blocks after her car hit Zepeda. She was eventually forced to pull over by a livery car driver, who witnessed the accident.

Zepeda was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he underwent emergency brain surgery. His injuries were described by the Boston Police as massive head trauma. Neither the child, nor Zepeda's wife, who was also inside the vehicle, were injured.

Burgin-August was arraigned in Brighton District Court this morning. She was charged with several violations, including leaving the scene of an accident where a person was injured. She was released on $1000.00 bail.

According to the police report filed Thursday, there was a prescription drug bottle found in the vehicle containing 20 tablets of Clonezapam, a drug used to control seizures and treat epilepsy. Burgin-August was not charged with driving while impaired or under the influence.

According to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Burgin-August has been found at fault in at lease five car accidents since 2004. The Registry has indefinitely suspended her license after Wednesday's accident.

Source: Boston.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 15, 2009

Medfield, Massachusetts Driver, 83, Hits Woman and her two Grandchildren

July 15, 2009 - An 83 year old woman has caused personal injuries in a car accident when she struck two children and their grandmother as she was pulling out of a church parking lot. The driver was making a left hand turn out of St. Edward's Church on Spring Street in Medfield, Massachusetts.

The driver hit a grandmother, her 5 year old grandchild who was holding her hand, and a 2 year old she was pushing in a stroller. All three were taken to Norwood Hospital for treatment. The 2 year old had the most serious personal injuries, suffering cuts to his face. The driver was not harmed. The cause of the accident remains uncertain at this time and the accident is still under investigation.

This is the latest of a series of car accidents involving senior drivers. Motorcyclist Richard Kelly was killed Saturday when his motorcycle was hit by an 88 year old dirver. Michele Veneziano, 85, of Lynn, severely injured a pedestrian in Revere who was exiting his parked vehicle. Debra Blenckhorn was also injured when Jacqueline Sorenson, 83, crashed her car into a Natick liquor store. Finally, most tragically, 4 year old Diya Patel was struck and killed while crossing a Stoughton street in a crosswalk, when she was struck by an 88 year old driver, Ilse Horn.

Source: WBZ.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours. 

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July 14, 2009

Massachusetts Appeals Court Allows Fire Inspector's Expert Testimony

Boston Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney, Keith L. Miller, reviews a recent Appeals Court case involving an apartment fire:

The Massachusetts Appeals Court has recently reversed the trial court's decision to exclude a fire inspector's expert testimony in a case where a plumber may have negligently caused a fire in an apartment.

Cambridge Fire.JPGMichael Paulo, the plumber, used a machine called the IceBreaker 350 to thaw frozen pipes in a Somerville apartment owned by Irena Anderson, before a fire broke out. The pipe-thawing machine was used underneath the sink of the third floor apartment. Before he used the machine, Paulo removed the items that were under the sink, which included some household cleaners and rags.

 Paulo told Anderson that he had to run the machine for a longer period than usual because of the severe frozenness of the pipes. As Paulo was consulting with Anderson outside of the house, the second floor resident exited the building and alerted them that a fire had broken out on the third floor.

Paulo alleges that he cleared out the contents from under the sink, used the machine for about ten minutes until the ice started to melt, discontinued use of the machine, and then cleaned up and put the items back under the sink.

It appears that the pipes were still so hot that either their direct contact with the cleaning supplies or the heat generated by the pipes caused the fire. At least that is what Lieutenant Brian Higgins of the Cambridge Fire Department concluded in his official fire inspection report.

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July 13, 2009

Pelham, NH Motorcyclist's Crash with Elderly Man Ends in Death

July 13, 2009 - Richard Kelly, a 55-year-old Pelham, N.H. resident, has died as the result of personal injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday afternoon. Kelly was operating on Route 102 in Hudson, NH when he was hit by an elderly driver on Saturday afternoon.

Kelly's 2005 Harley-Davidson was struck by Harrison Smith, 88, of Hudson around 3 p.m. Smith was driving north on Route 102 in a 2005 Toyota Prius. According to police reports, he was in the process of taking a left turn on Page Road, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and caused Kelley's motorcycle to crash into his passenger door. Kelley was traveling south.

Kelley was taken to Southern New Hampshire Regional Medical Center and then by medical helicopter to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where he died at 5:30 a.m. yesterday. Smith was not injured and was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to police. The Hudson police accident reconstruction team is still investigating the crash in order to determine whether to file charges against Smith.

Source: EagleTribune.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours. 

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July 12, 2009

Ipswish, Massachusetts Man Critical After Single Car Accident

July 12, 2009 - Alexander C. Howe, 29, of Ipswich, Massachusetts, is in serious condition after a single car accident in that town early Thursday morning. Howe was ejected from his 1996 Volkswagen sedan, after leaving the road and crashing into a tree, according to police reports. The car then struck a parked truck and crashed into a garage. Local police continue to investigate the accident.

According to police, Howe was not wearing a seatbelt and was speeding at the time of the crash. He was unconscious when first responders arrived at the scene and was taken by ambulance to Beverly Hospital. Thereafter, he was transported to Beth Israel for further treatment and apparently remains in critical condition.

In the last two weeks there have been not less than four motor vehicle accidents in which occupants suffered life threatening injuries or death as the result of ejections, which inevitably are the result of a choice not to utilize seatbelts. The statistics are overwhelming about the increased risks associated with accidents, where it is reported that seatbelts, mandatory in Massachusetts and most other states, are not used.

Source: Gloucester Times

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours. 

 

 

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July 10, 2009

Revere, Massachusetts Scene of Another Pedestrian Hit by Elderly Man

July 10, 2009 - Michele Veneziano, 85, of Lynn, Massachusetts, has been charged with driving to endanger and leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a parked car in Revere, Massachusetts and then hitting a man who was exiting his parked vehicle. The injured man was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment of serious personal injuries. Veneziano does not appear to have been injured in the crash.

This accident comes on the same day that 88 year old, Ilse Horn, was indicted on one count of negligent homicide. She is woman who struck and killed 4 year old Diya Patel in a crosswalk in Stoughton, Massachusetts several weeks ago. She could face a maximum sentence of 2 ½ years in the House of Correction if found guilty.

The Massachusetts legislature continues to debate new rules pertaining to the testing of elderly drivers, thus far without taking any action. was charged with  was cited for negligent operation and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage.

Source: Boston Herald

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours. 

 

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July 7, 2009

Sandwich, Massachusetts Motorcyle Accident Injures Driver

July 7, 2009 - Frederick Brantley, 36 of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, suffered serious personal injuries in a motor cycle accident on Sunday. Brantley lost control of his motorcyle while riding on Water Street in Sandwich just after midnight. Brantley failed to negotiate a turn and then collided with a tree and a telephone pole.

Brantley was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was treated, admitted and currently remains in good condition. The accident is still under investigation.

Source: Cape Cod Times

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 5, 2009

Walpole, Massachusetts Accident Kills Three Young Persons

July 6, 2009 - Jason Wayne Spurlin, 31, of Lakeworth, Florida, today was charged with vehicular homicide, operating to endanger and felony OUI, speeding and crossing lanes as the result of a car accident early Sunday morning. He was arraigned from his hospital bed and bail was set at $75,000.00. Spurlin has a history of driving offenses, including a prior OUI in Florida.

Spurlin was the operator of a car, which crashed in the early morning hours yesterday in Walpole, Massachusetts, killing 3 passengers in a single car accident. He survived with serious injuries. Nick Kelly and Anna Dubois, both 20, of Walpole, and Amanda Murray, 23, of Medfield, were killed in the crash.

Walpole Police said Spurlin was intoxicated and speeding when he couldn't negotiate a turn at the corner of East Street and High Street at around 1 a.m. He was driving a 1998 Jeep Cherokee, which went off the road and slammed into a tree. He has now been charged with vehicular homicide and

It was reported that Murray and Spurlin were dating and that Murray gave birth to the couple's first child five weeks ago. The crash continues to be under investigation by Walpole police and Massachusetts State Police.

Three other young people died in a single car crash in Attleboro, Massachusetts early yesterday as well. It is not known whether alcohol was a factor, but none of the occupants were wearing seatbelts and were ejected as a result of the impact.

Source: TheBostonChannel.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 4, 2009

Attleboro, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Takes 3 Lives

July 7, 2009 - Gleidson Pereira, 23, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, was the operator of a motor vehicle, which crashed. Pereira has died as the result of the single car accident on I-95 North in Attleboro, Massachusetts early Sunday morning. Two passengers, Ivanildo De Sousa, 27, and Lavdeir De Silva, 29, also from Plymouth, both died as well. Another passenger, Samuel Troy-Mendes, 29, also of Plymouth, suffered serious pesonal injuries and was treated at Rhode Island Hospital.

Pereira apparently lost control of the car near Exit 3 at about 2:43 a.m. The car rolled and struck several tree stumps before coming to rest, according to the Massachusetts State Police. None of the occupants was wearing a seat belt, and all four were ejected from the vehicle. The Massachusetts state police and the Bristol County District Attorney's Office are investigating the accident and to date, no one has been charged.

The victims were among eight deaths as the result of motor vehicle accidents this weekend in eastern Massachusetts. Three others died, also in a single car crash in the early morning in Walpole, Massachusetts leaving one survivor. Another man died in Quincy and an eighth in Sudbury last evening.

Source: Projo.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 4, 2009

Natick, Massachusetts Elderly Woman Crashes into Liquor Store

July 4, 2009 - Jacqueline Sorensen, age 83, crashed her car through the storefront window of a Natick, Massachusetts liquor store yesterday. The Ford Mustang convertible hit the checkout counter and struck the cashier, apparently only causing the female worker only minor personal injuries. Natick police investigated the car accident, have charged Sornesen with Operating to Endanger and have suspended her operator's license, calling her an immediate threat.

According to Natick Police, the car crashed into Fannon's Liquor Store on North Main Street at about 10:40 a.m. The driver was taken to the hospital, suffering from chest pain. Apparently, she had no recollection of what had happened. Her car had a handicapped placard.

The cashier, Debra Blenkhorn, 51, has worked at the store for 13 years. She was also taken to the hospital with arm and neck pain. Apparently, she had been pinned between the counter and a shelf full of liquor bottles.

Is this spate of elderly accidents something new, or is there just heightened reporting lately as the result of the tragic death of 4 year old Diya Patel? Regardless, Massachusetts lawmakers now appear determined to pass legislation requiring additional testing of elderly persons for their driving capabilities, in an attempt to stem these unfortunate accidents.

Source: Boston.com 

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

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July 2, 2009

Seekonk, Massachusetts Elderly Man Backs Car into Child

July 2, 2009 - Zachary Rofino, an 11 year old from North Attleboro, Massachusetts, suffered personal injuries in a car accident when he was pinned between two cars at a mall parking lot on Monday. Dominick Perry, 85, of Seekonk, was backing his car up in the parking lot of the Emerald Square Mall in Attleboro when he struck Rofino. The boy was pinned between Perry's car and his mother's sport utility vehicle. According to police, Perry claims he did not see Rofino until he heard the child screaming in pain.

Rofino was treated and released from the Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Before he was hit, Rofino was helping his mother unload a stroller from the back of her car.

Perry has been charged with driving to endanger and had his licensed revoked by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. According to the Registry, Perry had no prior incidents in his driving history.

This is the fourth incident in the last month involving an elderly driver. This past Tuesday in Woburn, Katherine Casey, 84, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident in which her husband, Joseph Casey, 83, was the driver. The accident involved another car driven by a 78 year old woman, yet to be identified, who was also seriously injured.

On June 28th, Francis Blomerth, 84, was seriously injured when he was hit by a car as he was crossing Main Street in downtown Melrose. The car was driven by 86 year old Virginia Nelson. Also, earlier this month, Diya Patel, 4, was killed when she was hit by an 86 year old woman in Stoughton.

Source: The Sun Chronicle 

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July 1, 2009

Woburn, Massachusetts Scene of Another Elderly Crash Ending in Death

July 1, 2009 - Katherine Casey, 84, of Malden,Massachusetts, has died as the result of personal injuries sustained in a car accident in which her husband, Joseph Casey, 83, was the driver. It appears that he was responsible for the accident, which occurred in Woburn, Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. The second car was also driven by an older 78 year old woman. The woman was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. She has not yet been identified.

Mr. Casey will be charged in the crash and his license has been revoked by the RMV, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney. Casey has a recent history of driving woes, including a surchargeable accident in 2004, which resulted in a license suspension. Casey then took driver rehabilitiation courses and obtained a medical clearance, which eventually resulted in the reinstatement of his license to operate. However, he had another accident in 2005, which did not result in a new suspension.

The crash yesterday occurred at the intersection of Old Cambridge Road and Russell Street. The elderly man was driving a Toyota Camry and was with his 84-year-old wife when he struck a Chrysler Sebring driven by an unidentified 78-year-old Woburn woman. The Malden couple was taken to the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, where Mrs. Casey later died from her injuries.

Woburn Police Sgt. Robert Giannotti said it appeared the Woburn woman was heading west on Russell Street when her car was struck collided by the second vehicle, which was coming out of Old Cambridge Road onto Russell Street. Woburn police and the Massachusetts State Police reconstruction team were performed accident reconstruction efforts late yesterday.

Source: Bostonchannel.com

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The above information is provided by Boston Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer, Keith L. Miller, a Boston, Massachusetts civil trial lawyer, specializing in the legal representation of individuals who believe that they have been injured as the result of the negligence of others and have been involved in all types of accidents causing personal injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident where you believe someone else is at fault, contact Keith L. Miller to arrange a free consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either by telephone at (617) 523-5803, or click here to send him an email. You will be contacted within 24 hours.

 

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