Posts by The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan
Violent Crime Rates Down, But Tough Massachusetts Mandatory Sentencing Laws Remain
A 40-page report commissioned by MassInc, a nonpartisan research group, stated that the percentage of prison inmates in Massachusetts has tripled since the early 1980s, even as crime rates have gone down. “It’s an odd set of numbers: crime going down while prison populations are still going up,” said Greg Torres, president of MassINC, the…
Read MoreBrockton Man Acquitted of Child Rape Charges
By Maria Papadopoulos August 9, 2012 Note: This article was originally published on EnterpriseNews.com. A jury has acquitted a 52-year-old Brockton man on 11 counts of child rape and other charges in a case dating back to 2006. BROCKTON – A jury has acquitted a 52-year-old Brockton man on 11 counts of child rape and…
Read MoreDuty to Child Trespassers
Was your child injured while trespassing? You may be entitled to compensation. Massachusetts courts have consistently ruled that landowners only owe trespassers (anyone entering or remaining on a landowner’s land without the owner’s consent) a duty to refrain from willful, wanton and reckless conduct that is likely to cause injury. This is different than the…
Read MoreIllegal Transportation of Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle
New Bedford Firearm Violation Lawyer serving Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area including South Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, New Bedford, Taunton, Attleboro, Lowell, Woburn, Medford, Waltham, Wareham, Lynn, Lawrence, Wrentham, Dedham, Salem, Fall River, Brookline, Chelsea, Worcester, Framingham, Everett, Revere, Dorchester and Roxbury and all smaller cities and rural areas in Massachusetts. !!! Click…
Read MoreAccidents Caused by Dangerous Road Conditions
Greater Boston Area Auto Accident Attorneys Compared to other states, an unusually large number of car accidents in Massachusetts involve only a single vehicle. A fair proportion of these accidents can be traced to the causes you’d expect—inebriated or inexperienced drivers, distractions while driving (like lighting up a cigarette or talking on a cell phone),…
Read MoreWhen is a Business Owner Liable for Slip and Fall Injuries?
Taunton Personal Injury Accident Attorneys With Experience You Can Count On About Slip and Fall Accidents Caused By Foreign Substances When you enter a commercial business establishment like a supermarket, convenient store, restaurant or department store you shouldn’t have to keep your head down and eyes out for spills or slippery floors wet with cleaning…
Read MoreCar Accident FAQs: Who will pay for my car repairs?
Let Our Auto Accident Claims Attorneys Make Your Life Easier A car accident can be emotionally and financially stressful and the anxiety can quickly build with all the confusing paperwork that follows in the wake of an accident. Most people never deal with these issues and paperwork until they get into a car accident. Our…
Read MorePIP Insurance Claims FAQS: Am I entitled to be compensated for lost wages?
Brockton Personal Injury Protection Auto Accident Claims Attorneys Personal Injury Protection benefits (P.I.P. benefits) provides lost wages to individuals that are employed or self employed at the time of the accident. If you have lost wages or earnings because your injuries have prevented you from working then P.I.P may pay you 75 % of your…
Read MoreCan I Get Damages for Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Settlement?
Personal Injury Protection Auto Accident Claims Attorneys Under Massachusetts General Laws 231 Section 6D you are entitled to damages for pain and suffering if you were involved in a car accident provided you are less than 50% at fault for the crash and any one of the following resulted from the accident: Your reasonable and…
Read MoreCar Accident FAQs: What should I do after I have been in a car accident?
Massachusetts Car Insurance Claims Accident Attorneys If you are finding it difficult dealing with the insurance companies, or your injuries are more serious than you originally believed then we invite you to contact our experienced Massachusetts car accident law firm. We will discuss the details of your case and explain all your legal options. We…
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