Governor Maggie Hassan is expected to sign into law a bill that would create “Joshua’s Law,” named after a young boy who was shot and killed by his father at a Manchester visitation center last year. The law does not change current law or enhance penalties, but rather it gathers all of the existing laws […]
Many people view motorcycles as a dangerous form of transportation. Statistics show the injuries resulting from motorcycle collisions are often far worse than those from automobile crashes. As avid motorcyclists, we have compiled a list of suggestions to help fellow bikers stay safe. Here are some common-sense suggestions that will help you avoid motorcycle accidents: […]
Spring is here and with it comes the bicycles, the ATVs, the boats, and the lawn mowers. The lazy days of summer aren’t far behind during which you might mow the lawn in the morning and then take the boat out in the afternoon. Or perhaps you want to enjoy the fresh air of a […]
In New Hampshire, accidents happen every day. Some are severe, even fatal. The fatality rate of persons killed by motor vehicle accidents in NH remains steady year after year. These numbers could rise with the mass amount of smart phone usage and texting while driving increases. If you are looking at filing a legal claim […]
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May. It is also celebrated in the United States and Mexico annually on the 5th day of May. It commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). In the U.S. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into […]
According to local news sources, on Monday, April 21, 2014 a 60 year old Hampton, NH resident sustained serious injuries following a motorcycle crash on Route 125 in Kingston, NH. The motorcyclist, Frank Shedd, was airlifted to Brigham & Women’s Hospital with head injuries and multiple broken bones. Emergency personnel responded around 2:30 p.m. after […]
If you have been injured in a NH motorcycle or car accident, the first thing you want to know is how long it is going to take for you to physically recover. Injuries sustained due to someone else’s negligence are frustrating. They can leave you with many questions as to how you will be able […]
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal to use a cell phone, iPad, GPS, or other electronic device while driving, stopped at a light, or while sitting in traffic. Last week the Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony from several people, including Earl Sweeney, the Commissioner of Safety, as to […]
Pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise in recent years. As a result, lawmakers have introduced the Safe Streets Act of 2014. States must comply within the next two years with their plans to resolve these problems by implementing a diversity of safety measures. Funding is also being provided to support these initiatives. Though each […]
Nearly 7 million vehicles have been recalled by General Motors. That’s almost as many automobiles and trucks it has recalled in the U.S. over the last 4 years, combined. This number of recalls does include Canada and Mexico as well as cars and trucks exported outside of North America that needed to be repaired or […]