In Massachusetts, domestic violence crimes are those which are committed against certain family or household members. These crimes include any felony or misdemeanor that constitutes domestic abuse, or domestic assault and battery. Massachusetts introduced a law that distinguishes domestic assault and battery from other types of assault and battery and…
Being charged with a crime puts your life, liberty, and reputation on the line. With so much at stake, getting the help of an experienced criminal defense lawyer is critical to ensure that you are treated fairly by the justice system. But what exactly does a criminal defense lawyer in…
Every state has a time limit to file a personal injury claim. This deadline is called the statute of limitations. Filing a claim before the statute of limitations expires is critical if you’re seeking compensation in Massachusetts. Fail to meet the deadline, and you could lose your right to compensation…
Most personal injury claims resolve in settlements between the victim and the at-fault party. But negotiations sometimes break down. If you’re unable to reach a full and fair settlement agreement, the next choice to cover your losses may be to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. You’ll benefit from getting advice…
BROCKTON, Mass. March 1, 2021 – The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan has announced that it has launched a new website that provides useful information to potential clients seeking representation for personal injury and criminal defense cases in Brockton and surrounding areas. For over 30 years, our dedicated attorneys…
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…
Most drivers do not think about getting into an accident every time they get behind the wheel. However, accidents happen more often than most of us want to believe. Despite even the most cautious and careful driving, some accidents are ultimately unavoidable. Anyone who has been involved in a car…
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’…
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…
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…
