Auto Accidents

One out of every three adults in the United States does not get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Daylight saving time can further interfere with sleep as people get out of their routine because of adjusted clocks. This sleep deprivation can lead to drowsy driving and more crashes. Daylight Saving…

If you’ve been hurt in an accident while driving a company car, you may have many questions. Who’s liable for the accident? Is an employer liable for an employee’s car accident? If someone else is to blame, how do you get the compensation you deserve? At the Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, we understand…

Collecting fresh evidence is essential after a car accident. Some of the most important proof that you can gather are photographs and videos of the crash scene. Visual evidence helps tell the story of the collision and demonstrate its aftermath. It’s also some of the most compelling evidence and difficult for the at-fault party to…

If you were involved in a Massachusetts car accident caused by another driver, you’re probably wondering what happens next. Do you press criminal charges? Does the crash qualify for a civil or criminal action when police are called to the accident scene? What is a civil action, anyways? At The Law Offices of Gerald J.…

Motor vehicle accidents are a serious safety concern in Massachusetts, no matter where you live. According to the Massachusetts State Highway Safety Report, motor vehicle crashes caused 334 fatalities and 2,725 serious injuries in a recent year. Additional research from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows that the worst Plymouth County intersection is in Brockton,…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), speeding plays a role in approximately 25 percent of fatal car accidents every year. This sobering statistic can make an even greater impact when you consider this: Speeding accidents are completely preventable. When drivers speed, they put themselves and everybody around them at risk of injury. Speeding accidents are largely…

As we all know, drinking and driving is a deadly combination on the nation’s highways. Even with Massachusetts’s stringent laws against operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol (OUI), 33 percent of accident fatalities in the state involve alcohol impairment. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Massachusetts’ rate is higher than the…

Having a car accident is the last thing on your mind when you get behind the wheel. However, it does happen, and with startling regularity. In Massachusetts, 360 people died in 343 fatal crashes in just one year. Of those, 146 wrecks involved more than one vehicle, which means there were also crash injuries. Whether something causes…

The last thing you want to hear is that a loved one was fatally injured in a car accident. When it happens, in addition to dealing with the loss of a loved one, you will have financial responsibilities to worry about, especially if your loved one was the main breadwinner. Massachusetts allows you to file a…

Determining who hit who in a car accident is extremely important. A driver who hits another vehicle or a pedestrian is often at fault for the accident. Police may also cite them for traffic violations. Traffic violations such as failure to yield or driving over the speed limit can also indicate fault. Determining Fault for an Accident…