When an accident occurs, injured victims may seek to hold the person responsible for the harm they suffered. The victim often needs to make a strategic choice about whom to sue. The proper defendants to sue will often depend on who is at fault for the accident. For example, after…
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Civil vs. Criminal Charges in New Hampshire DUI Accidents
Driving Under the Influence (DUI), also known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), can lead to serious bodily injury or even death. These senseless accidents are especially tragic because they are often preventable. If a driver simply refrained from operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, the accident may have never occurred.…
Woman Dies in New Hampshire Head-On Collision
Head-on collisions happen when two drivers crash after traveling in opposite directions. The sheer force of a head-on collision often leads to severe injury, property damage, or even death. Due to the dangers of a head-on collision, drivers should take extra safety precautions to avoid a serious accident. For example,…
Woman Killed in New Hampshire Motorized Scooter Accident
Motorized mobility scooters can help people who need them to get around. While this technology can lead to a greater ability to travel, it also carries several potential dangers. Scooter riders face the risk of an accident with drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Scooters also lack the same protections as…
Semi-Truck Careens into Oncoming Traffic and Causes New Hampshire Fatal Accident
The winter weather in the Northeast, and the wet or icy roads that accompany it, put many Granite Staters at risk during each holiday season. Drivers are often on a schedule to see family for holiday celebrations, and the increased traffic and stress involved can result in dangerous situations. Earlier…
Rollover Accident with Ejections Leaves One Dead in Portsmouth
Rollover accidents can be some of the most dangerous and deadly incidents on New Hampshire roads. When vehicle occupants are not using their seatbelts and a rollover occurs, they are often ejected from the vehicle, which greatly increases the likelihood of serious injury or death. High-clearance SUVs and trucks are…
Weather-Related Road Conditions Turn Deadly in New Hampshire
As winter storms begin to pick up throughout the country, and specifically in the northeast, New England drivers should be prepared for the dangerous winter driving conditions that come along with the change in seasons. Winter driving increases the risk of snow and ice on roadways. Winter conditions also affect…
Accident in New Hampshire Reminds Travelers of Increased Highway Risks During Holiday Season
For many reasons, highway accidents can turn into major inconveniences for those involved. The repercussions can be minor or major, but they are always disruptive for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians in the vicinity of a collision. Over the week of Thanksgiving, a highway accident in New Hampshire altered dozens of…
New Hampshire Accident Leaves One Passenger Dead, Five Others Injured
Car accidents can be especially difficult to process when the victim is a passenger. When the driver is involved in a car accident, injured passengers suffer the same consequences despite lacking control of the vehicle. Whether passengers suffer injuries from a single-vehicle accident or a multi-vehicle collision, they may bring…
New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead, Another in Critical Condition
In 2022, over two dozen motorcyclists have died in New Hampshire accidents, a 61% increase from 2021. The causes of a motorcycle accident may be similar to other vehicle accidents, but their effects can be particularly devastating. According to the Insurance Information Institute, 68.71 motorcycles per every 100,000 were involved…