Posts by The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan
Baby Proofing Your House to Keep Your Little Ones Safe
According to the National Safety Council, over one-third of child injuries and deaths occur at home. While this subject was once a sort of taboo, many child deaths that occurred in the home have been the subject of closer scrutiny in previous years. Recent movements within the parenting sphere, however, have changed families’ openness to discussing this…
Read MoreWhat to do After an Accident Injury
5 Important Steps for Protecting Your Best Interests An accident is a sudden and traumatic event that can leave you feeling confused and frightened. The steps you take immediately following an accident can greatly impact your future. Knowing what to do—and what not to do—is important for protecting your best interests. If you experienced serious…
Read MoreHow to Get Paid After an Accident
Just a few months into a recent year, and Massachusetts already saw 4,169 crashes, according to the commonwealth’s IMPACT website. That’s a little over 160 wrecks per day through just the first month of the year. Of those crashes, 13 were fatal. Further breaking it down, 73 involved pedestrians and 13 involved bicyclists. Those aged 25 to 34…
Read MoreWhen to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident?
The scene of the accident was chaotic. Your car was destroyed. You were injured. The police arrived to investigate and spent a long time questioning the other driver. You left in an ambulance. Now, weeks later, you are still recovering from your injuries, medical expenses are mounting, and you find yourself wondering whether you should…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Common Cause of Collision?
Area police responded to two separate, unrelated car crashes that involved injuries. The first accident involved serious injuries to a woman, who required air transport to the hospital, as well as three children ranging in age between seven and 10, who were transported on the ground to a local hospital with injuries that were believed to be…
Read MoreHow Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement?
Car accident injuries mean expensive medical bills and, in some cases, a long and uncertain wait for compensation. How much money should you expect? What value does the insurance company place on your injuries? Many clients of our firm want to know what they can expect from a car accident settlement. Unfortunately, there is no…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?
Your bills continue mounting. You have medical expenses increasing rapidly. You plan to file a personal injury lawsuit, or perhaps have already filed one, but wonder how long it will take before you have the funds you need in your hands. How long does a personal injury lawsuit take? Little happens quickly when you must…
Read MoreDriver Fatigue Is as Bad as Drunk Driving
You cannot safely drive a motor vehicle when asleep. Unfortunately, around one in 25 adults self-report falling asleep behind the wheel within the past 30 days. Worse, driver fatigue causes an estimated 20 percent of fatal accidents on the road. Drowsy driving can have an incredible range of side effects for both those drivers and others who…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
Massachusetts ranks as one of the safest states for drivers in the nation. In one recent year, 5.1 traffic fatalities per 100,000 people took place in the Bay State. The only state that had a better rate was New York, with five fatalities per 100,000. However, the news is not all good. Drivers in more heavily populated…
Read MoreHow to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages one to 44. The CDC reports that nearly 40 million people visit the doctor every year because of accidental injuries. While some of these injuries are unavoidable, thousands of accidents every day leave victims injured because of someone else’s negligence. When you or someone you…
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