Personal Injury
New Hampshire Courts and COVID-19
New Hampshire Courts have shut down normal operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By order of the New Hampshire Supreme Court all in-person proceedings are suspended through Monday, April 6. Essential Services in NH Legal actions join many other sectors of society gutted by the Corona Virus now knows […]
Serious Injuries: Car Accidents & Highway Dangers
Serious injuries result from car accidents every day. Agencies that keep track of such things report an average of 6 million car accidents each year in the USA. 3 million people suffer injuries in U.S. car accidents each year. Approximately 2 million of those injuries end up being permanent. An […]
Ignoring Traffic Signs: It Happens That Much?
Ignoring traffic signs happens more often than it should. Have you ever seen a driver blow through a stop sign and it ticks you off? What about drivers like the one in the picture taking a left turn despite a clearly marked “no left turn” sign? In that scenario as […]
Ride-Sharing: Traffic Solution or Accident Nightmare?
Ride-sharing started out as an idea aimed at least in part at reducing heavy traffic. But that goal eludes reality. In fact, traffic worsens nationwide despite lofty goals. Ride-share inventors thought people would happily give up their own personal battles with traffic jams and “share” a ride with other people […]
Massachusetts Hands Free Law: Get off the Phone and Drive!
The new Massachusetts hands free law bans drivers from using any and all hand held devices while driving. The new law, passed before the 2019 holidays actually goes into effect February 23, 2020. It prohibits drivers from using cell phones or any other electronic devices while holding them and driving. […]
Drinking Habits Up In America
Drinking tops the list of national pastimes. Two studies show skyrocketing drinking by Americans. The Centers for Disease Control report binge drinking increased eleven percent from 2011 to 2017. CDC defines binge drinking of alcohol as downing four drinks during one occasion for women, five drinks for men. Under the […]
Slip & Fall Injuries: Hazards and Legal Challenges
Slip & fall injuries happen when hazardous conditions get in the way. Ankle injuries, wrist injuries and others result from slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. Such injuries range from the less severe sprains to much more serious injuries. At the same time, holding property owners liable for […]
Intersection Accidents: Determining Fault After the Crash
Intersection accidents happen for various reasons. Often one driver blows through a light or stop sign. Sometimes a driver speeds into an intersection, so others have little time to get out of the way. Accidents often happen when drivers attempt to “beat the light” continuing even after the yellow turns […]
Road Rage: Stay Out Of The Way!
Road rage kills. Aggressive drivers also scare the daylights out of drivers simply trying to get to work or other destinations. Whether it’s the stress many feel on a daily basis, or the crushing press of deadlines, driving often becomes a challenge. Hitting massive traffic jams choking U.S. highways does […]
New Hampshire’s Unique Laws: Injuries and Damages
New Hampshire’s unique laws point the finger at anyone and everyone who might share fault for an accident or injury. We’re talking negligence here. Whether a car accident, a slip and fall or other injury case, NH applies its own law on dividing damages. New Hampshire is unique in many […]
