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 […]
Category Archives: Motorcycle accident
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 […]
On July 3, 2012, the New England Warrior Benefit will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA. This annual event is a worthwhile cause whose mission is to raise money to support the families of wounded and fallen soldiers. The Benefit and Motorcycle Auction is a wonderful way to help support […]
Another motorcycle riding season has arrived. Every day, thousands of motorcyclists will hit the open road for summer fun, packed with motorcycle rallies, bike races, bike nights, group rides, and scenic tours. The Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. remind you to spend a few minutes reviewing your motorcycle insurance policy. Having ample motorcycle insurance […]
This year marks the 89th Annual Laconia Motorcycle Rally in beautiful New Hampshire. As Motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts descend on the picturesque lakes region, the Motorcycle Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. in Manchester, NH remind our fellow riders and friends to BE SAFE! Don’t Drink and Drive (DWI) and always exercise caution on the roadways. The Laconia Rally is […]