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Two brothers who were seriously injured in an early morning car accident on Sunday in Boston are confirmed to be in stable condition. Identified as Muji Karim, 28, and Husain Karim, 27, originally from Burlington, Vt., the brothers each suffered extensive injuries after their vehicle rolled over and caught fire on Storrow Drive in Boston.

The Suffolk County District Attorney's office confirmed that Husain Karim, the younger of the two brothers, was driving a white Infiniti that reportedly struck a tree, rolled over, and caught fire. State troopers responded to the area of Storrow Drive eastbound near the off-ramp to Kenmore Square and the Boston Fire Department was subsequently called with the Jaws of Life to extricate the two brothers and to extinguish the fire caused by the crash.

Husain Karim, the driver, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and Muji Karim, the passenger, was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital. Both men suffered from severe burns and injuries. Suffolk District Attorney's Office spokesman Jake Wark confirmed that both men are expected to survive and that the conditions of both have stabilized.

The crash continues to be under investigation by the assistance of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and State Police Crime Scene Services.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation reports that in 2006, 15% of all Massachusetts fatal crashes were rollovers.

Driving when distracted, exhausted, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs can significantly increase chances of a rollover accident. If tires are not properly inflated or if the cargo weight is too heavy for a vehicle´s recommended weight, the chances of a rollover are also increased.

A tripped rollover, such as was the case above, can occur due to any of the following circumstances:

• A collision with an object, such as a tree or a guardrail
• A collision with another vehicle
• Soft soil on the side of the road
• Steep slope or ditch on the side of the road

If you have been involved in a road accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Massachusetts car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Sources:

North Andover crash victims have stabilized , The Eagle Tribune, August 23, 2011

North Andover brothers were UNH football duo, The Eagle Tribune, August 23, 2011

Former Burlington football stars in hospital after fiery crash, WCAX.com, August 23, 2011

Roadway Safety Tips, Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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A mother from Massachusetts was driving her six children from Massachusetts to the West Coast for a family gathering when she lost control of her vehicleearly in the morning on August 2nd in Beaver Creek, Minnesota. Pamela Roper, a 43-year-old mother from Massachusetts, admitted to falling asleep at the wheel around 4 a.m. near Exit 5 on Interstate 90. Minnesota State Patrol established that the vehicle went off of the road, through a ditch, and hit an embankment.

Her 14-year-old teenage son, Daniel Davis, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident. He was not wearing his seatbelt. Roper and three of her other children were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Their ages are 11, 9, and 7. Two of her other children were treated at the scene of the accident, aged 19 and 4.

Minnesota State Patrol commented that the accident was "a sad reminder of the dangers on the road". Minnesota State Patrol Captain Brian West confirmed that in addition to Roper feeling fatigued, not everyone, including the teenager, was wearing their seatbelt. He commented that wearing a seatbelt on the interstate is especially important: "If you are, you're going to survive that crash…If you're not, especially at highway speeds like 70 miles per hour, your chances of death or serious injury are significantly increased." Despite the fact that this portion of the interstate does not have frequent traffic, many accidents occur in this rural area. "A majority of the crashes that occur in Minnesota that result in fatalities occur in rural Minnesota…So, even though we may not always have a lot of traffic, some people may think there's no need for the belt because it appears to be safer roadways," said West.

Roper has been released from the hospital but her three children remain in critical condition.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that seatbelts save over 13,000 lives per year. The NHTSA provides the following tips on the importance of seatbelt safety:

• Wearing your seatbelt is the best way to protect yourself in an accident
• Airbags do not replace seatbelts
• To buckle-up correctly, the lap belt and shoulder belt should be secure across the pelvis and rib cage
• In order for a seatbelt to work correctly, it must fit correctly; belt extenders or new shoulder belts are available from car dealers and manufacturers.
• Everyone should wear a seatbelt despite age or condition. Pregnant women, obese, and eldery, can all effectively buckle-up safely.

The NHTSA also advises frequent or potentially fatigued drivers with the following:

• Do not start your journey tired.
• Do not continue to drive if you become tired. Pull over to a safe stop as soon as possible.
• For long drives, plan at least 15-minute breaks every two hours.
• Opening the window for fresh air or turning up the radio are only sufficient until you find a place to pull over.

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced car accident lawyer.

Source:

Fatigue, Seatbelts Factor In Fatal I-90 Crash , Keloland.com, August 2, 2011

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A 40-year-old man from Foxboro was ejected from his pickup truck after it rolled over multiple times due to a crash with another vehicle. He was airlifted by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General in Boston on Tuesday afternoon. The two-car crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of South and West streets in Foxboro.

Deputy Fire Chief Steve Bagley confirmed that the driver of the pickup truck seemed have chest injuries and also difficulty breathing. Acting Fire Captain David Laracy said that the pickup driver "suffered serious head and chest injuries."

According to the Foxboro Police Department, a 13-year-old boy who was also in the pickup was taken to Norwood Hospital. He was not severely injured.

Witnesses reported to police that the pickup truck rolled over twice before coming to a complete stop. Officials confirmed that the truck was driving North on South Street when it crashed with a sedan which was turning from West Street onto North Street. The truck rolled over twice and landed on its wheels. The driver of the sedan was examined at the scene of the accident but did not sustain any injuries. Truck rollover accidents are frightening and sometimes fatal. While we may never know the exact cause of this accident, we know significant damages were caused by this event.

Due to the accident, the intersection was closed for an hour. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation reports that in 2006, 15% of all Massachusetts fatal crashes were rollovers.

Driving while exhausted, distracted, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs can increase your chances of a rollover accident. If your tires are not properly inflated or if your cargo weight is too heavy for your vehicle´s recommended weight, your chances of a rollover are also increased.

A tripped rollover, such as the case above, or a rollover caused by the tires digging into soft soil or hitting an object, can occur due to any of the following circumstances:

• Soft soil on the side of the road
• Guardrail
• A collision with another vehicle
• Steep slope or ditch

If you have been involved in a road accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Massachusetts car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Sources:

Man airlifted in Foxboro crash, The Sun Chronicle, August 10, 2011

Roadway Safety Tips, Massachusetts Department of Transportation

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