It may not seem like much while your cruising down the road, but refusing to let a car pass and then cutting that driver off can have serious consequences. This week a Salem, New Hampshire man was sentenced to no less than 4 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty to negligent homicide, second degree […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury
Seatbelts save lives in car accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 15,000 lives are saved each year in the U.S. by seatbelts. Why is this? Seatbelts: 1. keep the occupants of the vehicle inside 2. restrain the most vulnerable parts of the body 3. spread out any force from […]
Winter in New Hampshire is a magical time of year. Snow-covered trees, frozen ponds and great outdoor fun for skiing, skating and snowboarding abound. But winter weather can also make NH roads treacherous. Snow, ice and frigid temperatures can make it difficult, if not impossible, to travel. Statistics show that there are over 1.5 million […]
Speed increases the risk of vehicle collisions. It’s a significant factor in the number of fatalities as well as the number and severity of the injuries that result from road crashes. More often than not, speeding results in serious accidents. For instance, the New Hampshire State Police are currently investigating a crash that occurred on […]
Unsafe appliances produce an extremely poisonous gas called carbon monoxide. This highly toxic substance is produced by the incomplete burning of gas and other petroleum products. It usually occurs when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired, or poorly maintained. It may also transpire if flues, chimneys, or vents are blocked. You can’t […]
You’re driving along and think of something you forgot to tell your spouse. Or perhaps your phone beeps with an email alert. Maybe you just need to tell a co-worker that you are running late. Is it worth it sending that text? NO, it’s not! We have all seen the headlines and the news reports. […]
Halloween is a fun celebration for adults and children alike. Costumes, candy, ghosts, and goblins—create wonderful excitement for kids. But along with the celebration comes the potential for injuries. If you are planning to trick-or-treat this year, our injury lawyers present these tips to prevent injuries: 1. Look out for drivers. Nighttime trick or treating […]
It’s mid-August in New Hampshire and many families will spend the last few weeks of summer by the pool. With the school year rapidly approaching, parents and children alike try to maximize outdoor recreation with friends and family. But please remember, swimming pool accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and can have […]
This year, Laconia Motorcycle Week celebrates its 90th Anniversary! The Rally will be held from Saturday, June 8, 2013, through Sunday, June 16, 2013. The Laconia Rally has grown from approximately 300 riders in 1916 to approximately 350,000 riders and visitors today. The Laconia Rally is one of the premier motorcycle rallies in the world. […]
A driver without a valid license caused a car accident in Hudson, NH last week, injuring two people and trapping one in her car. The driver has been ticketed, but personal injury attorney John Tenn says he may face much bigger consequences. HUDSON, NH – FIREFIGHTERS had to work to extract a woman from the […]