Category Archives: Personal Injury

Which Motorcycle Parts Are Most Likely to Break and Cause Crashes?

You might be the most attentive motorcyclist in the world, but you could be heading for a crash if you don’t maintain your bike correctly. Motorcycles with broken, faulty, or worn-out parts can affect the smooth functioning of your bike, leaving you especially vulnerable to accidents and severe injury. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends that all bikers […]

Can Simple Fender Benders and Low-Speed Crashes Be High-Value Personal Injury Cases?

You might not think minor fender benders in New Hampshire could result in a high-value lawsuit–but they can. Even a low-speed crash can give rise to painful, lingering injuries that demand extensive medical treatment, including long-term physical therapy, hospitalization, or surgery. Sometimes, a person may even become temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to work. […]

What Happens if You Have an Auto Accident But Only Have a Learner’s Permit?

New Hampshire is one of the few states that does not issue a learner’s permit. Instead, youth between 16 and 21 may apply for a “youth operators’ license,” which subjects them to specific regulations and conditions. However, even if a person with a youth operator’s license has an accident, they are subject to liability just […]

Motorcycle Helmets: What Injuries Can They Help Prevent?

Motorcycle Helmets: What Injuries Can They Help Prevent?

New Hampshire is one of three states that do not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. But just because you aren’t required to wear a helmet doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. According to NHTSA 2020 statistics, 64 percent of New Hampshire motorcyclists who died from injuries sustained in a crash weren’t wearing helmets. Although numerous factors account for […]

Motor Vehicle Accident On Unpaved Country Road: Who is Responsible?

Rural New Hampshire has many unpaved roads and trails that offer stunning scenery or are fun to explore with an Off-Road Vehicle. Most of these roads are well-maintained and safe to drive on. However, if the road is littered with debris or potholes or has become excessively muddy or slick after inclement weather, the risk […]

Injured as a Motorcycle Passenger–Should You Sue a Friend?

Riding on the back of a friend’s bike can be exhilarating. But even under the best circumstances, it’s far riskier than being a passenger in a car. Motorcyclists are also about 28 times more likely than occupants of passenger vehicles to die in a crash and four times more likely to be injured. After the crash, you […]

Arrested After A Fight at School–How Will You Be Charged?

Arrested After A Fight at School–How Will You Be Charged?

It can happen to any student: a heated argument suddenly turns into a fistfight or a brawl. Sometimes the participants walk away with no more than a bloody nose or wounded pride. But if the police get involved, and you are arrested, taking those charges seriously is crucial, even if no one was seriously injured. […]

What Happens if an Animal Inside a Vehicle Causes an Accident?

As you’re driving down the street, it may make you smile to see a dog in a car next to you delightedly sticking its head out the window, enjoying the breeze and the sights. However, you won’t be smiling for long if the other car swerves and crashes into yours because the dog has unexpectedly […]

How Motorcycles Can Pass Slow-Moving Cars and Trucks Safely

As a motorcyclist, you know well the incredible rush of freedom, energy, and joy riding brings. You probably also know that if you don’t ride safely, you’re at a substantially heightened risk for death or severe injury. According to the National Safety Council, motorcyclists make up 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, although they’re only 3 […]

Motorcycle Accident Due to Road Debris: Can You Be Compensated for Injuries?

New Hampshire’s falling autumn leaves may be stunning to behold, but they become a hazard on the road, particularly after rainfall. Although wet leaves may seem harmless, they offer tires as little friction as black ice. Motorcyclists who drive on wet, leaf-slicked roads are at heightened risk of having an accident and suffering an injury. […]