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Which Injury Types Most Often Result in Hospitalization?

A severe injury sometimes requires a hospital stay, which may or may not involve surgery. According to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the injuries that most often require a hospital stay include: Fractures. Hip fractures topped the list, followed by fractures in the legs, pelvis, ribs, and spine. Together, these accounted […]

NHTSA, States Kick Off Super Bowl Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is offering a media kit to help local and state law enforcement offices nationwide publicize increased efforts to identify and arrest possible drunk drivers during the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. Known as the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk campaign, the messages encouraging smart driving – […]

When It Comes to NH Spinal Cord Injuries, Prevention is the Best Cure

Spinal cord injuries are more likely than other types of serious injuries to cause permanent, lifelong impairments of body functions, according to information from the National Injury Prevention Foundation. Only 0.9 percent of those who suffer a spinal cord injury achieve a full recovery; even five years after a spinal cord injury, up to 88 […]

NHTSA Study Finds Motorcycle Helmet Use Reduces TBI Risk, Hospital Stays

A study published recently by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that wearing a motorcycle helmet reduces the number of possible serious consequences of a crash and motorcycle accident injuries that can occur, including the risks of death and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Wearing a helmet was also associated with shorter hospital stays when […]

DUI Chemical Test Refusals Concern Law Enforcement, Prosecutors

Every state, including New Hampshire, has an “implied consent” law that prescribes penalties for drivers who refuse to consent to a chemical test of their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Penalties range from suspended licenses to fines. However, in many states, including New Hampshire, some drivers refuse to consent to a BAC test despite the consequences […]

Salt and De-Icers Can Prevent Slips, But Only When Used Properly

Salt and de-icing chemicals can help prevent slips and falls in icy New Hampshire winters by removing slippery snow, ice, and sleet from sidewalks and steps. However, using these chemicals improperly not only prevents them from working but can also pollute local drinking water sources. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) recommends keeping the following […]

Sobriety Checkpoints Net 24 New Hampshire DUI Arrests Over Holidays

Between December 20, 2011, and New Year’s Day, sobriety checkpoints in New Hampshire set up by law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 24 people on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), according to a news report from New England Cable News (NECN). In addition, police arrested 11 people on suspicion of driving on suspended […]

How Do I Get a New Hampshire Motorcycle Endorsement?

If you already have a New Hampshire driver’s license, you can get a motorcycle endorsement added that will permit you to ride your bike on New Hampshire’s roads. The process of obtaining or transferring a motorcycle endorsement is relatively simple, but it does require you to pass the state’s motorcycle safety test. If you have […]

Should New Hampshire Increase Its Speed Limits?

New Hampshire representatives are considering a bill to increase New Hampshire’s maximum speed limit from 65 miles per hour to 70 miles per hour, mostly on freeways. However, the debate continues as to whether increasing the speed limit is a good idea, or if it will cost more than it’s worth, according to a recent […]