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Intersection Accidents
Accidents In Intersections Brockton Car Accident Victim Attorneys Roughly one-third of all car accidents occur at intersections. One driving institution that monitors driving statistics accounts 40% of all traffic related fatalities to either running a red light/stop sign or failing to yield to the motorist with the right of way. As a result, intersections are…
Read MoreTypes of Car Accidents
Types of Car Accidents According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 336 fatal crashes in Massachusetts in 2017, resulting in the deaths of 350 people. Thousands more were injured that year and in the time since then. 66 percent of those fatal crashes involved a single vehicle. Car crashes in this…
Read MoreCar Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers
Car Accidents Involving Elderly Drivers Brockton Personal Injury & Accident Claims Lawyer On September 30, 2010, Massachusetts enacted a law requiring drivers aged 75 or older to personally visit the Registry of Motor Vehicles and undergo a vision test if they wish to renew their licenses. While an improvement over the previous situation, the law…
Read MoreCar Accidents Involving Teenaged Drivers
Car Accidents Involving Teenaged Drivers Brockton Teenaged Driver Car Accident Insurance Claims Lawyers According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, in 2004 (the last year for which complete figures are available) there were about 120,000 teenaged drivers in the state. Of this group of 16-, 17- and 18-year olds, a whopping 22,000 were involved in…
Read MoreBridgewater Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Bridgewater Pedestrian Accident Lawyers Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, causing severe injuries or even death. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, it’s important to seek legal representation from experienced pedestrian accident lawyers. At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, we have a team of…
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Free Consultation Name(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)How can we help?(Required)CAPTCHA Δ Brockton Pedestrian Accident Lawyers More than 35 years of experience fighting for injured pedestrians and families Pedestrians walk around Brockton to visit neighbors, explore the city, run errands, and get the exercise they need. These joys and rewards come with dangers. Many drivers fail to see pedestrians…
Read MoreSpeeding Is a Factor in 25 percent of Fatal Accidents
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…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You’re Hit by a Car While Jaywalking in Massachusetts?
If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk, you might be wondering if you can still get compensation for your injuries. Many people assume that “jaywalking” automatically means you’re at fault. In Massachusetts, that’s not necessarily true. Our state law understands that accidents are rarely black and white.…
Read MoreRunner Jogger Hit by Car
Runner Jogger Hit by Car Joggers are pedestrians, and in Massachusetts pedestrians almost always have the right of way and cars and trucks have a duty to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. Pedestrian joggers are among the most vulnerable people using the roads and sidewalks in and around Massachusetts. Runners bear the brunt…
Read MoreHolbrook Personal Injury Lawyers
Holbrook Personal Injury Lawyer Every day there are individuals who suffer injuries or even death due to the negligent misconduct of others. Such events can have effects that ripple through entire families, leaving behind grief and financial problems. At The Law Offices Of Gerald J. Noonan, our Holbrook personal injury attorneys understand the impact an…
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