You may be one of the safest drivers in New Hampshire, but you cannot control other drivers around you. Drunk drivers put everyone else on the road in danger. Although drunk drivers can be around anytime, drunk drivers are more likely to be found late at night or around certain holidays that traditionally involve alcohol, such as New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day. While you should avoid a drunk driver on the road at all costs, it can sometimes be hard to spot a drunk driver. Here are some common signs of a drunk driver. Swerving or driving too slowly Swerving is one of the most common signs ..read more

After decades of public safety initiatives, increased police funding, and enhanced roadway safety measures, you’d think that you’d be protected as you navigate the Northeast’s roadways. Yet, reality tells a different story. In fact, each year thousands of people are hurt and killed in wrecks on these streets, leaving families devastated by funeral expenses, medical bills, lost wages, lost support, lost enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering. But not all roads are created equal. Some pose a greater risk of harm than others. Knowing the risks that these roadways pose, you might be left wonder ..read more

You expect your place of work to be safe. Yet, many workers’ compensation claims are filed each year in New Hampshire by workers who are hurt on the job. Some of these incidences are caused by unpreventable dangers, while others are the result of employer negligence. Regardless, if you’re hurt on the job, you need to know how to protect your interests so that you have the financial resources needed to fund your recovery and get back to work. But what kind of workplace injuries could you face this time of year? That’s a good question, and one that many New Hampshire residents may be asking them ..read more

Vermont and New Hampshire may be relatively small states, but they both contain major roads and highways that can be especially dangerous if they contain distracted drivers. Distracted driving continues to be a major contributor to serious or fatal car accidents, which is unfortunate, because distracted driving is preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 3,000 people die in an accident involving a distracted driver each year. A good way to reduce your chance of a distracted driving accident is to learn how to spot distracted drivers on the road a ..read more

When you’ve been injured in an accident, you need money to get yourself on the road to recovery. After all, medical expenses can quickly mount, blowing past the maximums allowed by your health insurance coverage, and your inability to work can result in lost wages that put your vehicle at risk of repossession and your home in danger of foreclosure. You might think that filing an insurance claim will take care of all these fears, but the truth of the matter is that insurance companies are looking for any reason to deny your claim. This means that when you file your claim, you need to be as care ..read more

The financial strain felt after a serious car accident can be severe. While you’re struggling to figure out how to pay your medical bills, you’ll also have to find a way to cover your rent or mortgage, your utilities, and your grocery bill. All of that can quickly become overwhelming at a time when you’re coping with the pain and suffering unfairly thrust upon you. A successful personal injury lawsuit might help alleviate the financial strain, but your case might take a while to play out. Your bills won’t be put on pause, though, which is why you need to find a way to cover your bills while yo ..read more

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is always a shock. If the death occurs in an accident or incident that came about due to the negligence of another, it is even worse. For people in New Hampshire and Vermont, they might be unsure of what to do in the aftermath. This includes dealing with their loved one’s affairs and thinking about whether a wrongful death claim is a wise option. The legal elements of a wrongful death case are essentially the same in both New Hampshire and Vermont. Still, people who are weighing the merits of a claim need to know the tenets and take the proper steps to have a go ..read more

Being injured and unable to work will stoke worry and fear for workers in New Hampshire and Vermont. This can happen in any kind of job whether it is one that is relatively sedentary like office work or one in which people are performing arduous physical tasks like construction or are at risk with highway work and as first responders. Regardless of how and why it happened, there are key points to remember. Getting medical care is essential. Whether that means going to the emergency room or seeking medical care at a doctor’s office, this is a critical first step. Next, workers must be aware of ..read more

Workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits are meant to do the same thing: Both are intended to compensate people for what they have lost as a result of being injured in an accident. However, the ways the two systems go about doing this are very different. That said, there are times when both systems are involved in the same accident. This is the case in third-party claims The two systems In a typical personal injury lawsuit, the injured party must prove that the other party caused their injuries through negligence or an intentional act. This isn’t always easy for the injured party. If ..read more

Motorcyclists are a common sight on New Hampshire and Vermont roads. They enjoy their time on their bikes and the entire culture of riding. In general, they adhere to the law and do their best to maintain safety practices for themselves and others. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are vulnerable to catastrophic injuries and death if they are in an accident. Despite improvements to equipment and greater vigilance, motorcycle crashes happen frequently. Riders need to be aware of their surroundings and take all the necessary precautions. That, however, does not mean they can avoid every crash. Driver ..read more