New Hampshire Personal Injury Lawyer - Automobile Accidents

Hyundai Sonatas Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:42:00 GMT

Hyundai Sonatas from the 2002-03 model years are being recalled to fix a problem with the interior door handle.

The company said some door handles may have thin chrome plating, which may wear away with use. That could result in a crack in the handle, possibly forming a sharp edge that could cause laceration injuries to anyone using the handle.

Consumers can bring their car to the nearest Hyundai dealer for a free repair when the recall officially begins in June.

For more information, owners can contact Hyundai about Recall No. 093 at 1-800-633-5151.

Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

You May Be Entitled To Benefits, Under Your Employers Auto Insurance Policy

Rob Curtiss — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:37:14 GMT

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 their employers when they were injured through someone else's negligence. After helping obtain workers compensation benefits, and collecting all the coverage available from the negligent driver, we then focused on underinsured benefits available under the employer's policy. So if you are in an accident while operating your employer's vehicle you may be entitled to benefits you are unaware of. For more on uninsured or underinsured insurance coverage.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss

New Hampshire Teen Killed in Car Crash

Ed Van Dorn — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:35:37 GMT

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, hit a tree on East Green Mountain Road. Branch was not wearing a seat belt.

Our heart goes out to the family of this young man. Tragedies like this demonstrate several impportant facts about road safety. First, wearing seatbelts saves lives. There is no way to tell whether this young man would have survived if he were wearing a seatbelt, but it would have certainly increased the odds of his survival if he was wearing one. Second, young drivers must understand that their lack of experience makes it especially important that they exercise all safe driving methods at all times when on the road. Staying within the speed limit is especially important.

The holiday season is upon us. Along with the festivities come the stories of the needless tragedies that occur on our roadways. Death and serious personal injury can be avoided by careful driving. Please make every effort to ensure that you don't become a statistic this year. The New Hampshire Department of Safety website has information regarding driver safety.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ed Van Dorn

The Spouses of Accident Victims May Also Have a Claim for Damages

Rob Curtiss — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:15:12 GMT

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 claim for the loss of his or her injured partners services, society and companionship. Perhaps the best known example of such a claim is the husband or wife who loses the sexual companionship of their injured partner. However, a loss of consortium claim may also apply to the emotional loss a spouse sustains when they are no longer able to engage in the type of activities with their injured spouse that they did before the accident.

At our firm we have represented victims of loss of consortium. We realize that accidents affect not just individuals, but families and that a person does not need to be physically injured to have a claim. For more on loss of consortium see the following site:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_of_consortium

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss

Sleep Deprivation Causes Serious Automobile Accidents

Rob Curtiss — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:33:32 GMT

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 drivers who had fallen asleep at the wheel. We need to remember that a sleep deprived driver puts himself and others at risk. We should all make sure to get sufficient rest before driving, particularly if we are driving at night.

For more on sleep deprivation and automobile accidents visit: http://www.sleepdex.org/deficit.htm

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss

Accidents on New Hampshire Highways

Ed Van Dorn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:10:55 GMT

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 the Concord Monitor article. Our personal injury law firm is dedicated to bringing public awareness to the ongoing problems of highway safety and especially the drunk driving crisis in our state.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ed Van Dorn

Serious Car Accidents

Ed Van Dorn — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:59:33 GMT

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 care for your family. You can no longer provide for them with your paycheck. Insurance companies are hounding you for information. No one wants to take responsibility.

What do you do?

Exprerienced personal injury attorneys are trained to handle these issues and many morelike them in a crisis. It is a mistake to think that the insurance companies will treat you fairly without being represented by counsel.

But its important to choose the right firm. The law firm of Van Dorn & Curtiss has published a checklist to help the seriously injured accident victim choose the right attorney. The checklist is designed to bring with you when you interview firms for your case. The bottom line is that you want a firm with the experience, reputation and track record in the court room to represent you. Without these credentials attorneys have no leverage with insurance companies. Contact us for a free copy of the checklist.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Ed Van Dorn

How Much Time Do You Have to Bring a Claim - Contact a Lawyer

Rob Curtiss — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:32:09 GMT

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 contact an attorney even if only to get advice about how much time you have to protect your rights.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss

Automobile Accident Victims Often Suffer Lasting Depression

Rob Curtiss — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:28:23 GMT

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 usually resistant to paying damages for emotional or psychological injuries. However, we have successfully represented many people with these types of injuries in the past. For more on depression please see the following:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070906/hl_afp/healthdisease

http://depression.about.com/

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss

The Death of Princess Diana and Automobile Accident Fatalities

Rob Curtiss — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:24:41 GMT

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 weren't famous, their deaths were an unbearable loss to their families and friends.

The world lost a great deal when Princess Diana died, but the families I have represented in death cases lost no less. For more on the anniversary of Diana's death please view the following sites:

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Curtiss