New Hampshire Personal Injury Lawyer articles in category: Automobile Accidents

Most people realize that their own automobile insurance policies protect them if they are injured through the negligence of an uninsured or underinsured driver. What they may not realize is that these same type of benefits may be available to them if they are injured while in their employer's vehicle. Recently, we have handled a couple of cases for people who were operating vehicles owned by...

New Hampshire teen killed in car crash was not wearing seatbelt. It is especially important that young drivers and their passengers take all proper safety precautions. Last Sunday morning a high schoool student from Claremont, New Hampshire was killed in a car crash. Police say 17-year-old Aaron Branch was pronounced dead at the scene. The car he was riding in, driven by 17-year-old Eric Simino,...

Often accident victims are so physically or emotionally incapacitated that they are unable to interact with their husband or wife the way they did previously. In situations like this the spouse of the injury victim has his or her own claim against the individual who caused the accident. The legal term for such a claim is loss of consortium. This means that the spouse of the injury victims has a...

In today's busy world there often seems to be more to do then we can possibly accomplish in a 24 hour day. Many people attempt to solve this dilemma by limiting the amount of sleep they allow themselves. The problem is that these sleep deprived people still drive and this may create a danger to the rest of us.In my career, I have represented several people who were very seriously injured by...

More distressing news from New Hampshire highways. Edward Bailey was driving south on route 293 in Bedford when a pick up driven by Jason Lambert of Goffstown struck him head on. The Lambert vehicle was going the wrong way on this limited access highway. Lambert was arrested after the accident and charged with drunk driving. Bailey was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. For more see...

In a matter of seconds a serious car accident can turn your life upside down. The American National Standards Institute has a valuable on line manual containing a wealth of information about motor vehicle accidents. But in the meantime for the victim: All at once you face serious injuries, enormous medical bills and becuase you can't work its uncertain how they will be paid. You can no longer...

If you are injured in a accident through the fault of another one reason to obtain legal advice is to ascertain how much time you have to bring a claim. Many people think they have years before they have to worry about bringing a lawsuit. However, depending on who is at fault for your injuries you may have to provide notice of your claim within months of the incident. So it is always best to...

In addition to any number of physical injuries, victims of automobile accidents often suffer depression or related emotional difficulties. Often the depression is caused in part by the victim having to adjust to accident related physical limitations. A recent study concludes that depression sufferers often feel worse than individuals with chronic physical ailments. Insurance companies are...

Recently, the world marked the tenth anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana. Diana is only one of a number of celebrities who were killed in car accidents - the list also includes actor James Dean, Princess Grace of Monaco, and author of Gone With the Wind Margaret Mitchell.In my career I have represented the estates of several people who were killed in car accidents. Although they...

Another school year has already begun in many parts of New England. For many teens this will be their first year of driving themselves to school. While driver's education programs are obviously important, it is equally important that parents impress upon their teens the absolute necessity of safe driving. In my career, I have represented several teenagers who suffered life changing injuries as...

People who have been injured in car accidents often count themselves lucky if they have no broken bones. Unfortunately, injuries to connective tissue, the fibrous tissue which connects muscle to muscle and or bone to bone are often just as debilitating. When connective tissue such as ligaments or tendons are strained, stretched or torn they heal by forming scar tissue. The problem is that scar...

Did you know that where you live is important to insurance companies when they set your automobile insurance rates. When assessing risk of auto accidents insurance companies usually look at how often car accidents and theft occur close to your home and this helps them determine your rates. Studies by the insurance companies show that most accidents occur close to home. One company asked 11,000...

To those of us living in Northern New Hampshire its no secret that automobile accidents on rural highways can be deadly. A recent study by the University of Minnesota confirmed that rural auto accidents are statistically more deadly than accidents on urban roads. University of Minnesota research by the Center of Excellence on Rural Safety found rural roads deadlier when it comes to car crashes...

Whiplash is the common term for a painful injury to the ligaments, tendons, or muscles of the neck. This injury is often diagnosed in car accident victims, particularly those who are rear-ended. Insurance companies that defend personal injury cases have tried to make whiplash into a kind of cliché, insinuating that it is a made up condition. However, personal injury victims who suffer from neck...

Every June New Hampshire has motorcycle week. This is where thousands of motorcycle riders come to the state to celebrate all things motorcycle. It's a great sight to be riding on one of our rural highways and see a hundred or so motorcycle riders coming down the road in unison. The vast majority of bike riders these days are law abiding and careful. Many of them seem to be approaching senior...