Author: Andrew Myers
Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in New Hampshire
Dangerous intersections appear seemingly everywhere. Of the ten most dangerous intersections in New Hampshire identified by the state Department of Transportation, two are in Manchester, three in Nashua and two in the state capital, Concord. Transportation experts say many factors make intersections dangerous, not just the number of crashes. Other […]
Unlicensed Drivers and Fatal Accidents
About 20% of all fatal crashes on U.S. highways involve unlicensed drivers. The statistic comes from a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study released in October 2014. New Hampshire reports the lowest percentage, 5% of drivers having invalid licenses while involved in fatal crashes. Washington D.C. has the highest, […]
Can Social Media Posts Like Facebook be Used as Evidence in Court?
Question: My subcontracting company faces a lawsuit claiming a job was not performed to specifications. Unfortunately there are pictures on Facebook showing some of my employees goofing around on the job. I don’t think their pranks are relevant but it doesn’t look good. Can I prevent stupid social media posts […]
Are Parents Responsible For Bad Acts of Children?
Under outstanding circumstances courts hold parents liable for bad acts of children. Liability attaches when parents overlook highly offensive childish conduct causing harm to others. Consider an actual case: A boy named Dustin set up a Facebook page pretending to be that of one of the girls in his seventh grade class. Apparently […]
New Hampshire Auto Insurance Law: Car Insurance Not Required
New Hampshire does not require that all vehicles be insured. Unlike most other U.S. states there is no compulsory auto insurance law in New Hampshire. As a practical matter, when most people buy a new vehicle, they need a car loan, and lenders won’t allow the car to be driven […]
When Do We Turn Clocks Back and Ahead?
Spring ahead, fall back. That’s the saying, right? Despite attempts to change the law the U.S.A. still clings to the old habit of switching back and forth to Daylight Savings time. The saying “Spring ahead” refers to the practice of turning the clocks ahead in the spring … and “Fall […]
No Fault Insurance: What Does It Mean?
I was in a car accident. A guy pulled out from a stop sign in front of me. There was nothing I could do to avoid hitting him. Now his insurance company asks me all kinds of questions, whether I was speeding, texting, maintaining my brakes and more. I thought […]
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY
Personal injury claims in bankruptcy present a challenge. As with most challenges, knowing the landscape helps address the issue. Bankruptcy laws require that all assets be identified and listed in the various petitions, statements and schedules that are part of the filing. This is because, if you’re filing a chapter […]
Uninsured Motorists: Car Accidents with the Uninsured & Underinsured
If you’re in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, chances are 1 in 7 the at fault driver is an uninsured motorist. Nationally, up to 14 % of all cars on the road are not insured. That statistic comes from the Insurance Research Council. It’s important that you […]
Expert Testimony: Toxicology
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Simple. But any time any scientific principle much more complicated that that is introduced in court, it must generally be supported by expert testimony. For example, to contest the results of a breath alcohol reading, one needs an expert […]
