Car crashes are one of the risks that society accepts as a trade-off for the convenience of individual transportation. People know that they could end up hurt in a crash during their morning commute or while dropping their children off at basketball practice, but they...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How a lawyer can help determine fault after a crash
Anyone who has experienced a motor vehicle collision in New Hampshire likely already understands the noteworthy limitations of the current system that broadly analyzes collisions and assigns fault. Police officers take the statements from the parties involved and any...
3 types of distractions drivers may contend with
Distracted driving, any activity that takes a driver's attention away from the road, is a cause of many car accidents on the road. Many drivers think they can multitask without it affecting their ability to remain safe, but this isn’t the case. Even if you’re driving...
What are the leading causes of T-bone accidents?
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, can result in severe injuries. These accidents occur when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another, forming a “T” shape and can involve cars, trucks and other vehicles. T-bone accidents...
Why sufficient insurance is your BEST PROTECTION against winter accidents
As one of the northernmost states on the East Coast, New Hampshire sees its fair share of intense winter weather. Storms often create hazardous conditions that limit visibility for drivers and can create icy roads that make skidding more likely. Despite these dangers,...
2 reasons car insurance may not pay your crash-related bills
When car crashes happen in New Hampshire, the people affected know that they have to follow certain steps. They have to report the collision to the authorities, and then they need to file an insurance claim to repair their vehicle or pay their hospital bills. The...
Unsecured cargo can cause deadly accidents
Trucks transport a significant majority of goods shipped across the country. That's several billion tons of freight on the move in any given year. Transporting such heavy cargo comes at a risk for other road users. In addition, the stakes are much higher than in an...
Reasons people run stop signs
Accidents at intersections are very common, even though controls are generally in place to prevent them. The simplest control is just a stop sign, and you would assume that one of the first things every driver learns is that they always need to come to a complete stop...
4 steps to take after getting into an auto accident
No one thinks that they’re going to get into an auto accident when they go out for the day, but crashes are impossible to predict. A very high percentage of auto accidents happen within one mile of people’s homes. If you’ve been involved in a crash, you need to...
How New Hampshire laws affect vehicle accident compensation
Motor vehicle accidents are a top cause of severe and catastrophic injuries in Londonderry and nearby communities. They also lead to the loss or damage of personal property. All states have vehicle accident and injury laws, and New Hampshire is no exception. While...