With the warm weather of spring finally reaching NH, more motorcyclists are expected to hit the roads. Unfortunately, with the increase in motorcycle traffic, comes an increased risk of accidents, said New Hampshire motorcycle attorney John Tenn of Tenn And Tenn, P.A. “Before heading out on the roads, motorcyclists should re-evaluate their riding skills and […]
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The Motorcycle Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. in Manchester, NH recently obtained a $1 million dollar recovery for an NH man severely injured in a motorcycle collision. Our injury lawyers are devoted to representing accident victims and obtaining maximum compensation for their injuries. It’s what we do, and we’re good at it. On May […]
A motorcycle accident can result in serious and debilitating injuries. Even when traveling at relatively low speeds, motorcyclists face the potential for catastrophic injuries. Road rash is one of the most commonly sustained injuries from a motorcycle crash. Depending on the severity of the injury, road rash can result in a lengthy period of rehabilitation […]
Nationwide, state and local governments continue to try to implement motorcycle-only checkpoints that target motorcyclists for inspection by law enforcement officers. Many of these motorcycle-only checkpoints are funded by grants from the federal government through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Opponents argue that these motorcycle-only stops unfairly target and discriminate against motorcyclists. Advocates […]
According to a 2010 government report entitled “Motorcycle Safety: Increasing Federal Funding Flexibility and Identifying Research Priorities Would Help Support State’s Safety Efforts,” deaths and injuries from motorcycle crashes cost the U.S. $16 billion in 2010, as reported by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report also provided an analysis and recommendation on how […]
New Hampshire, Illinois, and Iowa are the only U.S. states that do not require motorcycle riders to wear helmets in most circumstances. New Hampshire, for instance, limits helmet requirements to those who are still riding on a learner’s permit. Now, according to news outlet WWLP in Boston, several other states are fighting to have their helmet laws […]
New Hampshire personal injury lawyer John Tenn praises the generosity and fortitude of Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith. Smith established a scholarship in memory of Tevin Jones, his brother who died in a motorcycle accident. The scholarship is called The Tevin Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund. “Tevin Jones died doing what he loved. Providing a […]
The Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. are proud sponsors of the 6th Annual Sam’s Club Motorcycle Run for CHaD. The charity ride, which will take place on September 30, 2012, starts at the Smoke Shack Southern BBQ in Boscawen, NH, and concludes with a victory lap and barbecue at the New Hampshire […]
Ask any seasoned motorcyclist about their observations from behind the handlebars, and you will hear a somber tale of distracted motorists. Our roadways are filled with distracted drivers who are paying attention to everything, except driving. The motorcycle lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. in Manchester, NH have handled many motorcycle collisions this year. As […]
Hundreds of motorcyclists saw an otherwise peaceful morning come to a fatal end Saturday when an elderly driver in the oncoming lane swerved into them, killing two people and injuring several others. (Boston.com on August 25, 2012) The motorcyclists were holding a memorial ride for a fallen veteran when the car, driven by an 87-year-old […]