Londonderry Law Blog

Number of states booting handheld devices in cars grows

On behalf of Solomon Law Firm on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Everybody knows that texting and driving is unsafe. Years of public service announcements, news reports and statistics on accidents have resoundingly informed virtually the entire driving public of that fact. Nevertheless, many people still check their phones and other handheld devices while driving. However, new sets of laws are looking to quell that behavior even further.

Georgia has embraced a new ban on all handheld devices being used in cars. This differs from most states' positions, which ban texting alone. This statewide ban is expected to drop the number of accidents due to distracted driving significantly.

“Unintentional injury” is the nation’s leading cause of death

On behalf of Solomon Law Firm on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Conventional wisdom says that making better eating choices, exercising and maintaining a positive attitude are simple ways individuals can keep their bodies in working order. While this may keep a person healthy, it is not the biggest danger adults and young adults are facing.

It has been publicized for years that ailments like heart disease, diabetes and illnesses are the leading causes of death in The United States. While these are certainly national concerns, new data shows that avoidable illness is no longer the greatest danger in the nation; unintentional injury is.

New Hampshire ranks high for child passenger safety

On behalf of Solomon Law Firm posted in motor vehicle accidents on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Parents here in New Hampshire may be very encouraged by the findings of a recent report on child passenger safety.

The report was by SafeWise. The report looked at NHTSA crash data to compare the different states when it comes to child passenger fatality rates.

Why it's important to see a doctor after any car accident

On behalf of Solomon Law Firm on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Winter means New Hampshire roads are a little more slick than normal, and drivers not used to the elements can make mistakes.

This means the chances of being in a car accident rise as the temperature drops. Unfortunately, too many people don't take the proper precautions after an accident. It's important to always see a doctor following a car accident, for this reason: