Fitchburg Injury Lawyer

Unintentional injuries caused 31 percent of fatalities among Massachusetts residents aged one to 44 according to Mass.gov. The leading cause of these injury-related deaths was poisoning, including accidental drug overdose. However, falls and motor vehicle accidents were also common reasons for Massachusetts deaths due to injury.

Falls, collisions and other accidents frequently occur in Fitchburg. When a person gets injured or sick as a result of the negligence of another individual or company, the victim or his family members may pursue a claim for compensation. A Fitchburg personal injury lawyer at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers can provide representation after an accidental injury. Call today to schedule a free consultation and learn more.

Fitchburg, Massachusetts is located along the Nashua River and is bordered by Westminster, Lunenburg, Leominster and Ashby. Fitchburg has a population of 40,318, which made this city the third largest within Worcester County. Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, and the city as a whole spans 28.1 square miles.

Unfortunately, City Data reports that three people were killed in collisions Fitchburg MA over the course of 2011. The deaths happened in three separate crashes involving six motorists. Two of the crashes were caused by a driver who was impaired.

Motor vehicle collisions are just some of the possible causes of injury in the Fitchburg area. Other causes of harm to residents include:

• Slip and falls.
• Nursing home abuse. Of the 14 nursing homes located in or near Fitchburg, many had reviews on Caring.com indicating that staff members seemed overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of patients.
• Dangerous dogs.
• Unsafe property conditions.
• Negligent security.
• Dangerous drugs and defective medical devices.
• Unsafe products.

There were 2,820 people who died because of injuries over the course of 2008 in Massachusetts and motor vehicle collisions caused 13 percent of accidental-injury deaths. Collisions were the third-leading cause of death due to unintentional injury in 2008. Falls have actually surpassed car crashes to become the second-leading cause of fatalities from injuries. The number of fall-related deaths has increased an average of 18 percent annually since 2004 according to Mass.gov. Meanwhile, motor-vehicle related fatalities have declined and collisions dropped to the fourth leading cause of accidental injury deaths in 2009. Whenever a fall or other injury happens, victims need to understand their legal options.

Motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, and nursing home abuse are just some of the different injury causes that should be reported to law enforcement. The Fitchburg police department is located at 20 Elm Street and accidents can be reported to (978) 345-4355. For many types of accidents, police will provide a report that can be used to provide information to a jury or an insurance company about the cause of damages.

If a victim or surviving family members of someone who has been hurt can provide sufficient evidence of negligence or wrongdoing, compensation should be available to cover losses. Victims can make a claim for damages by filing a lawsuit or negotiating a settlement. The Fitchburg District Court is located at 100 Elm Street in Fitchburg. The court presides over cases both from the city of Fitchburg as well as from Lunenburg. An attorney can help to file required court paperwork, negotiate a settlement or present a case at trial.

Schedule your free consultation with a Fitchburg personal injury lawyer at Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers. Call (617) 777-7777 or contact us online.