Author: Andrew Myers
Speeding: Higher Accident Risk and More Severe Injuries
The summer season kicks off with a motorcyclist speeding towards the beach at 171 miles per hour. What? Sunday May 21, 2023, New Hampshire state police clock a motorcycle at 120 headed towards Hampton Beach. By the time they stop him the cyclist’s speed hit … yes you read it […]
Legal Weed in New Hampshire?
Weed smokers wonder whether New Hampshire comes next in states allowing legal marijuana. 2023 lawmakers took the issue up in the Granite State. While 70 per cent of the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to legalize, Senators crushed the idea with a 14 to 10 vote. As the major […]
Drink less – Stress Less?
Drink less, stress less? Anyone can drink a lot. It takes real talent to drink less. Or not at all. You know what I’m talking about. Go to a party and the host offers drinks. You say no and “are you sure?” “No, really, are you sure?” Teens and college […]
Does clicking an “I Agree” checkbox create a binding contract?
When you click an “I Agree” checkbox is it a binding contract? Whether you’re signing up for a new computer app, joining a social media platform or doing almost anything else on the web, it’s likely you can’t get there without passing an “I Agree” or “Confirm” checkbox. Somewhere, whether […]
Six Steps to a Secure Password
Picking a secure password isn’t easy. Many people simply use the names of one of their kids and maybe the family pet. Names of your child or pet come to mind quickly. Banks, apps, websites and many others force us to pick passwords. On one hand you want a password […]
Which is the most dangerous highway in America?
The most dangerous highway in America. That dubious distinction brings with it some heavy notoriety, considering the risks drivers face every day. Every time you get in a car to head out on the highways, you face a one out of 366 chance of getting into an accident. Those odds […]
Alarming Highway Accident Trends
Alarming highway accident trends fill statistical reports and hospital emergency rooms. Anyone who drives sees the worst in human conduct. Cars weave in and out of lanes. Drivers blow stop signs. Traffic approaching yield signs play chicken, who can push past first? “Lane Ends – Merge” signs goad bad drivers […]
Accidents Around the Holidays
Accidents around the holidays bring no joy. Who doesn’t like to celebrate? Have some fun. Enjoy the company of friends and family. And yes, enjoy some holiday cheer in the form of an adult beverage? Accidents happen every day of the year. But holidays provide a dangerous combination of heavy […]
How much debt must you have to file bankruptcy? Is there a debt limit for bankruptcy?
Is there a debt limit for bankruptcy? If I have too much or too little will the law stop me from filing? Debt falls into different categories. Secured debt, unsecured debt and priority debt make up the major types of debt. Unsecured debt includes credit cards, lines of credit, personal […]
Will self-driving cars ever really let us take the hands off the wheel?
Self-driving cars, driverless cars, autonomous cars: the terms all raise thoughts of cars driving down the road with no driver. They all mean pretty much the same thing. The day of truly hands-free self-driving vehicles may come. At the same time, even experts warn “not so fast.” Early forecasts of […]
