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• Motor Vehicle Accidents

  Rob Curtiss | February 07, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Insurance Companies Undervalue Personal Injury Claims Of Automobile Accident Victims.We often are contacted by car accident victims who have been offered completely inadequate compensation for their injuries. We point out to them that the insurance company's goal is to pay as little on their claim as it can, in other words to save money. Our goal is completely different, it is to make sure that...

• Insurance Claims in Car Accident Cases

  Ed Van Dorn | February 06, 2007 3:54 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Most drivers on the road today have motor vehicle liability insurance. In fact the majority of states require it by law. New Hampshire is one of the few exceptions, but nevertheless most New Hampshire drivers also have motor vehicle insurance. This means that if a driver causes an accident their insurance company will pay any resulting claims on the driver's behalf. But most of you know all...

• Car Accident Kills Mother and Unborn Baby

  Christina Cole | February 03, 2007 1:02 AM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  A pregnant woman whose unborn child was killed in a car crash on January 9th died Tuesday at New Hampshire hospital.Christina Ellison, of Haverhill, New Hampshire, was traveling on U.S. 5 in Newbury when a vehicle that was driven by Kristy O'Meara crossed the center line and crashed into Ellison's car.Ellison was taken to Cottage Hospital, where her baby was delivered but pronounced date....

• Liens in Accident Cases

  Ed Van Dorn | February 02, 2007 3:45 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  The job of the personal injury attorney does not just include getting the best possible recovery for the victim. In many cases third parties will also have claims against the settlement proceeds. These include medical providers with unpaid bills, health inusrance carriers, medicare, medicaid, social security and worker compensation insurance carriers. Often they can become liens against the...

• New Hampshire Automobile Accident Case Settled

  Ed Van Dorn | January 31, 2007 1:28 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Today two insurance companies agreed to settle an automobile accident case for an injured client. The fact that there were two insurance companies involved in the settlement made it difficult to settle. One company insured the responsible driver for $25,000. The client also had what is known as underinsured motorist coverage for another $25,000. At first both insurance companies refused to pay...

• Clarion Recalls Navigation System Batteries

  Christina Cole | December 21, 2006 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Clarion is recalling batteries that were used in the N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems. The lithium-ion batteries in the units can melt or overheat potentially causing burn and fire hazards.To date Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.The N.I.C.E. P200 is a black portable navigation and entertainment device that can...

• Doctor Facing Over 100 Malpractice Suits Testifies

  Christina Cole | December 21, 2006 3:40 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Former Putnam General Hospital doctor at the center of over 100 medical malpractice lawsuits testified Friday that he doesn't have a fixed address and has not worked since early November and lost his tax records when his accountant's office was burnt down. Christopher Wallace Martin, previously known as John A. King changed his name in April and his former name was used during Friday's hour long...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | December 01, 2006 11:12 AM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...

• Tort Reform and the 2008 Election

  Rob Curtiss | December 07, 2007 3:49 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  While it has been overshadowed by Iraq and immigration thus far, tort reform is sure to be a hotly disputed issue in the upcoming election. If we recall in 2004, questions were asked about tort reform in both the Bush-Kerry presidential debates and the Cheney-Edwards vice presidential debates. It will undoubtedly be a subject of debate this time as well, particularly in the head to head meetings...

• Changing Attorneys in Personal Injury Cases

  Ed Van Dorn | November 07, 2007 2:35 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  We often get calls from people with personal injury claims who are dissatisfied with the lawyers who represent them or have represented them. If the caller has a valid claim and a valid gripe against their present lawyer we will consider taking over the case. The real problem occurs when the case is already closed and the caller has accepted a settlement they felt was inadequate based on the...