The Fourth of July offers opportunities to relax, have fun, and enjoy dazzling fireworks displays as we celebrate our nation’s heritage. Fireworks, however, can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), two people were killed in fireworks accidents and over 9,000 were severely injured in fireworks […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury
A pedestrian accident in Rochester recently left one person with minor injuries and sent police looking for the car and driver who caused the accident, according to a recent news report from WMUR. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Rochester resident, was crossing North Main Street near George and Ed’s Store when he was hit by a black […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, keeps track of accidents, breakdowns, and other safety-related events that happen to commercial vehicles in the U.S. each year, including passenger buses. Recently, FMCSA’s bus accident statistics have painted an overall picture of decreased accidents and increased safety on passenger buses throughout the last two decades. First, […]
In summer, many New Hampshire residents head outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather and the longer days. If you’re going out for a walk or a bike ride, these six safety tips can help you avoid becoming the victim of a bicycle or pedestrian accident in New Hampshire: Stay visible. Wear bright or reflective clothing […]
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even a non-fatal water accident can cause severe brain, spinal cord, or other injuries. Following a few simple pool safety tips can decrease the risk of accidents and injuries and help you and your […]
Spinal cord injuries can be directly caused by trauma damaging the spinal cord, or they can be caused by secondary damage after the bones of the spinal column are injured by direct trauma, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The human spinal column is made of 31 separate bones, called […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a new set of guidelines for children’s car seats. By giving parents additional information on child seat safety, the NHTSA hopes to reduce the number of children injured in car accidents each year. The new guidelines provide instructions on child seat safety for four age groups: […]
Nearly two dozen passengers were injured recently when a tour bus rolled over into the median of Interstate 93 near Littleton, according to an article in The Boston Globe. The bus was transporting tourists from Quebec to Boston on the snow-covered interstate when the accident happened. Rescue workers removed five of the passengers from the scene […]
Recently, Interstate 89 near Sutton, New Hampshire was closed for two hours as rescue workers cleaned up after a three-vehicle accident that involved a snowplow, a car, and a tractor-trailer. According to an article in The Boston Globe, I-89’s southbound lanes were closed in the early afternoon after a large truck hit a snowplow truck, which […]
Many types of accidents, including car accidents and motorcycle accidents, can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI). A traumatic brain injury may occur if the head hits or is hit by a hard object, or if a sharp object pierces the brain. The phrase “traumatic brain injury” covers nearly all injuries to the brain, from […]