2010 June Archive

A recent Route 2 motorcycle crash in Ottawa County, Ohio resulted in one motorcyclist having to be airlifted to the University of Toledo Medical Center. According to a report featured in the Toledo Blade, the 45-year-old injured motorcyclist is listed in good condition. The other two motorcyclists involved in the incident, ages 71 and 53, sustained minor and no injuries, respectively, and did not require immediate medical treatment.

As with any motorcycle accident, a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident will undoubtedly reveal whether or not negligent action played a contributing role. Across the country each year, a total of 88,000 motorcyclists are injured in crashes, many of which were caused by another motorist’s negligence. Given that there are about 6.2 million motorcyclists in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an overwhelming one in seven motorcyclists is injured each year, and that’s not even counting those motorcyclists who lose their lives in crashes.

Motorcyclists in New Hampshire are just as susceptible to being involved in crashes as other motorcyclists throughout the country. In the event that a motorcyclist is injured in an accident, the best course of action should involve retaining the services of an experienced New Hampshire motorcycle attorney who will help determine at-fault parties. Furthermore, negligent parties deemed responsible for New Hampshire motorcycle accidents can be held liable for damages associated with injuries resulting from the accident, such as medical bills and physical therapy fees.

If you’ve been involved in a New Hampshire motorcycle accident, please call the dedicated lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation and visit our motorcycle accident website at http://www.motorcycleaccidentlawyers.org/ for more information.

Sporting events aren’t often thought of as places of potential injury for spectators. However, according to a recent www.boston.com article, an incident involving a race car and a group of onlookers ended in personal injury when the race car driver lost control of his vehicle and landed in the pit area where spectators were present. While the unpredictability of some events such as race car driving lends itself to an increased probability of injury occurring, that injury is never expected to befall spectators like this one did. Reportedly, only two men were hurt during the crash, with the most serious injury being a broken leg. Both men were expected to fully recover.

When we enter another person’s home, a place of business, or a public venue, such as a race track, we assume liability for injuries that we accidentally cause on our own, but we are certainly not liable for injuries that result from another person’s negligence. Property owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of their visitors, and for reasonably making those visitors aware of any potential hazards that may cause them injury during their visit. In the event that a property owner is found to have been negligent in properly safeguarding the safety of guests, that property owner may be held liable for damages resulting from injuries sustained, particularly those damages associated with the costs of medical treatment, and sometimes even including wages lost as a result of injuries.

At Tenn And Tenn, P.A, our New Hampshire premises liability lawyers will examine the circumstances under which you sustained injury, and help determine whether or not a negligent property owner failed to reasonably protect you from potential hazards. If you have been injured and you believe the premises owner is at least partially to blame, don’t hesitate to contact an experienced Manchester personal injury attorney at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. For more information and a free consultation of your New Hampshire premises liability case, please call us today at 1-888-511-1010.

A recent sobriety checkpoint setup on Route 3 managed to net a total of six arrests from June 12th to June 13th. The New Hampshire drunk driving sobriety checkpoint was enforced late Saturday night and ran until early Sunday morning. In all, 130 motorists were stopped as a result of the checkpoint, but only six were found to be either driving under the influence of alcohol or in possession of drugs or alcohol. According to a Union Leader report, the arrests involved motorists between the ages of 20 and 52, and consisted of charges centering-around DWI and drug possession to transportation of alcohol by a minor.

While it is certainly worthwhile to remove impaired drivers from the road, the manner in which motorists are removed needs to be critically examined in order to ensure that innocent drivers are afforded every available right that they are entitled to. During a traffic stop, there are numerous details that can simply go wrong, from procedural actions to malfunctioning blood alcohol concentration machines to improperly trained and uncertified officers administering field sobriety tests. In the event that an individual is accused of New Hampshire DWI or DUI, then that individual’s best course of action should involve retaining the services of an experienced Manchester DWI defense attorney who will examine the circumstances surrounding the arrest to ensure that the rights of the accused were in no way violated.

It is important to remember that breathalyzers and other devices used to determine blood alcohol concentration are not always 100% accurate. Improperly calibrated devices and improper device usage can both lead to false positives, and can place otherwise innocent motorists in the rather precarious position of having to face a New Hampshire DUI/DWI charge, which could include jail time, hefty fines, and possible administrative license suspension. If you have been accused of DWI/DUI in New Hampshire, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced New Hampshire DWI defense attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our skilled defense attorneys will examine the circumstances of your arrest and will mount a strong defense on your behalf. For more information, please call Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010.

A www.wmur.com article discusses a recent motorcycle accident in Dublin that has severely injured a 60-year-old motorcyclist. While the cause of this accident is still being investigated, the article mentions that a car collided with the motorcycle on Route 101. As of June 10, the motorcyclist is in critical condition and sustained multiple broken bones and a head injury. The 93-year-old driver of the car was reported to have injuries that were not severe and a passenger in the car did not sustain injury.

New Hampshire motorcycle accidents that result in serious injuries, such as head injury and broken bones, present many physical, emotional, and financial challenges for an injured motorcyclist to overcome. In many auto accidents involving motorcycles, drivers and passengers of small passenger vehicles and trucks typically do not suffer injuries as severe as the motorcyclist. This is mainly due to the fact that a motorcyclist is more susceptible to enduring serious impact from contact with the road, surrounding vehicles, and other objects that may be present. Also, in New Hampshire, only motorcyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet. Even so, several motorcyclists of all ages wear helmets and other protective gear to enhance their safety in the event of a crash. .

The aggressive and skilled New Hampshire motorcycle accident lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. understand how devastating a motorcycle crash can be for an injury victim and his or her family. Our legal team has successfully handled many motorcycle accident cases relating to hazardous roads, hit and run accidents, motorcycle design defects, motorist negligence, uninsured/underinsured motorists, and much more. Contact the dedicated lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today by calling 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation and visit our motorcycle accident website at http://www.motorcycleaccidentlawyers.org/ for more information.

Motorcycle collisions in New Hampshire can result in injuries such as broken bones, lacerations, torn ligaments, or in more catastrophic injuries such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, and even death. As the weather becomes more favorable for motorcyclists to take to the road, motorcycle safety cannot be stressed enough to help motorcyclists maintain control of their bike and be as protected as possible in case an accident does occur.

The following is a list of safety tips for motorcycle operators to review to lessen the possibility of a New Hampshire motorcycle accident.

1. Practice Defensive Driving - Always assume that motorists cannot see you, and plan to maneuver accordingly.
2. Constantly Improve Your Skills - Attend safety and skills courses. Many are offered by the state of New Hampshire.
3. Do Not Drive If You Are Tired - Failure to remain alert only serves to heighten the danger of operating a motorcycle.
4. Do Not Ever Drive If You Have Been Drinking Or Using Narcotics - Remaining alert and responsive is the key to safe motorcycle operation.
5. Make Sure That You Are Visible On The Road - Never ride in “blind spots” and always wear reflective or highly visible clothing.
6. Avoid Sudden Breaking Or Turning On Wet Or Gravel Roads - Motorcycles lack the traction of four-wheel vehicles. One should alter his/her motorcycle driving to account for slippery road surfaces.
7. Do Not Tailgate - Allow yourself space and time to react.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, it is vital that you retain an experienced New Hampshire motorcycle accident injury attorney. The attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. appreciate the complexities of a motorcycle injury case, and have a proven track record of achieving outstanding results for our clients. Call 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.