2010 August Archive

Slip and fall injuries can occur anywhere – in another person’s home, in a grocery store, or on steps or sidewalks. If you slip and fall on someone else’s property in New Hampshire, keep these tips in mind for handling the situation.

• First, seek medical help for your injuries. If the injury is severe, you may need to call 911 or a local emergency number. Some slip and fall injuries, such as bruises, may take several days to appear. If you begin to have trouble after your fall, contact your healthcare provider right away.
• File an accident report as soon as possible. An accident report will preserve the details of your slip and fall, making it easier to protect your rights after the fall occurs. If you have a camera and can do so safely, take pictures of the place you fell, including any spills or other hazards.
• Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your New Hampshire slip and fall case, especially if you have lost time from work, have significant medical bills resulting from your injuries, or have any questions about your rights. An experienced slip and fall lawyer can help you figure out who is responsible for your accident and what steps you should take to seek available compensation for your injuries. Since New Hampshire laws differ depending on whether your employer, a government entity, or another person or organization was responsible for maintaining the place where the accident occurred, it makes sense to call a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to fully protect your rights.

Slip and fall injuries range from mild to severe. Even mild injuries can result in disruption of your everyday life, work, and hobbies. The experienced New Hampshire premises liability attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you deal with the aftermath of a slip and fall and hold negligent parties accountable for your injuries. Call Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.

A Manchester teenager rear-ended a police officer on a motorcycle recently, according to an article in the Union-Leader. The officer was preparing to make a right-hand turn when he was struck from behind by the eighteen-year-old driver at the intersection of Hazelton Avenue and Faith Lane. The teenage driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and appeared merely to have failed to pay attention to the traffic in front of him, resulting in the accident.

Both the officer on the motorcycle and the driver were evaluated for minor injuries at local hospitals. The officer was treated for minor injuries, including bruises and lacerations, and was then released.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 4,500 motorcycle and car collisions occur in the U.S. each year. Unfortunately, many of these are the result of drivers who don’t understand how to share the road safely with motorcycles, or who are simply not paying attention at a crucial moment.

To protect motorcycle riders and help prevent New Hampshire motorcycle accidents, remember that motorcycles can be more difficult to see than cars. Watch carefully for them while changing lanes or going through intersections. Also, leave plenty of room between your car and a motorcyclist ahead of you. Motorcycles are not as stable as cars, especially on wet pavement, and the motorcycle rider may need more time to stop or safely avoid a hazard than a car would.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident and you suspect a driver’s negligence may be to blame, please contact the experienced New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our skilled legal team will review your case thoroughly and fight to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. Call 1-888-511-1010 today for a free consultation.

Thousands of auto accidents occur in the United States each year. While many of these leave only dents and dings, others may result in serious injury to people and property. If you are in an auto accident in New Hampshire, you may want to follow these simple steps:

• If you can safely do so, pull over to the side of the road. Turn on your car’s emergency flashers or place flares or other warning devices around the car to help other motorists see you.
• Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If anyone is injured, call 911 or the local emergency number for help.
• Call the police. They will make a report detailing the facts of the accident and may take photographs. They will also determine if anyone involved in the accident is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the other driver and passengers involved in the accident. Also get the contact information of any eyewitnesses, if possible.
• If it is safe to do so, take pictures of the accident scene. Also, write down the facts of the accident as well as you can remember them. Include the day and time, the weather conditions, the location, and similar information.
• Do not claim the accident was your fault or accuse another driver of being at fault.
• Call an experienced New Hampshire auto accident lawyer for help understanding your legal rights after a car collision.

Being mentally prepared for an auto accident can help you respond to one effectively if it happens. After a crash, the help of an experienced auto accident attorney is invaluable. The New Hampshire car accident lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you protect your legal rights and hold at-fault parties accountable for their actions. Call Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.

The number of older motorcycle riders is increasing the motorcycle fatality and injury rates, according to a recently released study reported in ScienceDaily.com. Researchers studied the records of over 60,000 motorcyclists involved in crashes between 1996 and 2005.

The researchers found that between 1996 and 2005, the average age of motorcyclists involved in crashes increased from 34 to 39. In addition, the proportion of injured motorcyclists over age 40 increased from 28 percent to 50 percent. Out of all injured motorcyclists that were studied, those between ages 50 and 59 were the fastest growing group, and 20 to 29 year old riders were the most declining.

Besides being more likely to be injured in a motorcycle accident, older riders who crash are more likely to have serious injuries, a longer hospital stay, or die when compared to younger riders. Motorcyclists over 40 are between one and a half and two times more likely to die in crashes than riders under age 40. The difference could be attributed to the body’s decreased ability to withstand injury as a person ages.

The study found that young and older riders had two things in common. Approximately 73 percent of each group of riders used helmets. Also, alcohol use was involved in about one-third of crashes for each group.

Tragically, motorcycle accidents in New Hampshire and throughout the United States are on the rise. Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle crash due to someone else’s negligence? If so, contact an experienced New Hampshire motorcycle injury attorney. The legal team at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have what it takes to garner the compensation you deserve and will protect your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation by calling 1-888-511-1010.