Category Archives: Personal Injury

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. […]

The Dangers of Wet Leaves on the Road and What to Do About Them

New Hampshire is well-known for its stunning foliage. The bold reds, golds, and orange of autumn call numerous leaf-peepers to the roads. But driving in leafy areas is not without its dangers, especially when it is rainy or has rained recently. Whether driving through the White Mountains to admire the sights or heading to work […]

Traumatic Brain Injuries and Compensation in New Hampshire

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have life-altering effects just as much as it can be life-threatening. TBIs can be caused by multiple things that cause trauma to the head. When the TBI is the result of another person’s or entity’s fault – whether it is through negligent, reckless, or intentional acts – you may be entitled […]

New Hampshire Compensatory Damages & the Evidence It Requires

If you have ever been injured due to someone else’s fault, you know even a small injury can result in medical bills that you should not be held responsible for paying. The at-fault party or liable party should be held responsible. But when the evidence is lacking, making the responsible party pay for all your […]

Filing a Personal Injury Claim in New Hampshire: Do You Need an Attorney?

A car accident can happen to anyone anywhere, and it will often take a person completely by surprise and leave him or her reeling in shock, especially if injuries were sustained. Maybe you were out with your family driving along any one of our Granite State’s scenic highways, or maybe you were just running a […]

How Comparative Fault Works in New Hampshire

In July 2021, a four-vehicle collision (including a semi-trailer truck) shut down several lanes of traffic on I-93 in New Hampshire. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life-threatening, but the accident itself is an object lesson in the complexities of figuring out percentages of fault under New Hampshire’s tort laws. Multiple personal injury lawsuits are likely […]

When Car Safety Features Fail, Who is Responsible?

As our cars’ safety and technological features increase in complexity every year, you may be concerned about how safe they are. It’s difficult to give up control of your speed, braking, and lane changes to a machine. We’re so trained to actively drive our cars that it can be disconcerting when your steering wheel thinks […]

What are the Dangers of Driving Too Slowly?

When we think of dangerous driving, our minds often go to fast cars zipping in and out of traffic, threatening the safety of everyone around them. While it’s true that the need for speed can indeed be hazardous, driving too slowly can be just as perilous. WHY PEOPLE DRIVE TOO SLOWLY Distractions are one of […]

Why Have Auto Accident Rates Spiked so Dramatically During the Pandemic?

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, mandatory lockdowns resulted in many companies moving to remote work, resulting in fewer cars on the road. For months, highways and roads that had been stop-and-go during rush hour were now open and empty. With the decrease in activity, one would expect a decrease in automobile accidents. […]