New Hampshire Legal Blog

New Hampshire Man Hospitalized after ATV Accident

A man from Gilford fell off his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on July 20, according to an article on UnionLeader.com. The man was riding on his ATV during the day and was rescued after his family members reported him missing when he was six hours late coming home. He was discovered on Whiteface Mountain, about 1,500 feet from the summit, around 7:30 p.m. His accident reportedly occurred around 11 a.m., but he was unable to call for help. He had respiratory problems when he was found.

Members of area fire and rescue departments were able to help move the man to the summit of the mountain. A helicopter then used a makeshift landing area to land the helicopter. It transported the accident victim to an area hospital around 10 p.m.

Although ATVs can be a lot of fun, they can be dangerous as well. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in 2007, ATVs were responsible for 150,900 accidents which required emergency medical treatment. In 2003, 621 riders were killed in ATV accidents.

ATVs can be especially dangerous for children. One-third of all fatalities from ATV accidents over a 20 year period involved children under age 16. About 37 percent of ATV injury-causing accidents involved riders under age 16.

ATV accidents can have tragic and lifelong consequences for accident victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured in an ATV accident or another kind of automobile accident due to someone else’s negligence or a vehicle defect, contact the experienced New Hampshire injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our team will work hard to obtain the best possible award for your case, which may include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage and more. Call us today at 1-888-511-1010.

CPSC Warns of Fireworks Injuries During Fourth of July Weekend

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, several New Hampshire residents have already begun celebrating with fireworks and other devices. While a patriotic spirit is to be encouraged, far too many citizens overlook safety when utilizing these potentially dangerous objects. A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that fireworks-related incidents were responsible for two deaths in 2009 and approximately 9,000 emergency room visits for injuries. According to the CPSC, throughout the 30 days near last year’s holiday, about 6,000 injuries involving fireworks were reported in which half of the injuries related to firecrackers, bottle rockets, and sparklers.

Consumers below the age of 20 are the most prone to fireworks injuries; however, the risk of serious injury or even death still exists for anyone within close proximity of fireworks or other pyrotechnics. Some common fireworks injuries and hazards include:

• Burns of the face, head and hands
• Lacerations
• Loss of limbs
• Residential fires
• Wrongful death

Parental supervision is key when legal fireworks are being used. Never allow young children to set-off or play with fireworks or other gadgets. Remember to also never throw or point fireworks at another individual. For more information on how you can help prevent serious injuries related to fireworks this Fourth of July holiday, please refer to the CPSC’s website for consumer fireworks safety tips.

The New Hampshire personal injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. cannot emphasize enough the importance of consumer safety during the Independence Day holiday. Take every essential preventative measure to keep your loved ones safe.

Woman Suffers Serious Injuries in Head-On Collision at Side Toll Plaza

On March 2, 2010 a car crash occurred at the Side Toll Plaza in Hampton. A 26-year-old woman driving a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country van was heading westbound when she lost control of her vehicle and failed to stay within her lane. The van collided head-on into the center divider that separates the lanes through the toll plaza. The children were restrained in car seats at the time of the accident; and it is unclear if the woman was wearing a seatbelt.

The woman and her three children were immediately taken by ambulance to the Portsmouth Regional Hospital. The children were treated for minor injuries while the driver sustained serious injuries that required operation. New Hampshire State Police are still investigating the case.

Despite safety features on vehicles such as anti-lock brakes, airbags and vehicle stability control, the number of auto accidents in America is increasing. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration reports that an average of six million car accidents occur each year in the U.S., causing about 40,000 deaths annually and three million injuries.

If you, or someone you love, have been involved in a car accident, you may be entitled to recoup expenses for your injuries and losses. The experienced New Hampshire automobile accident attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help you recover compensation for your injuries. Whether your accident was a rollover, pileup, head-on collision or motorcycle accident, our lawyers will investigate your case and help you achieve the best possible outcome. Contact us today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.

Source:http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100303/GJNEWS_01/100309838/-1/FOSNEWS

Girl Hospitalized after Being Hit by a Pickup Truck

According to an article posted on WMUR.com, an eleven-year-old girl was hit by a pickup truck on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The incident occurred at a bus stop on Philip Street. Police told reporters that there are no sidewalks on this street. Shortly after the accident, the child was taken to Wentworth Douglas Hospital for treatment of her injuries. As of yet, there is no indication of the severity of the child’s injuries, but officials said the girl was alert and conscious at the scene.

Pedestrian accidents in New Hampshire often result in serious injuries, including broken bones, hospitalization, brain injury, other internal injuries and even death. Brain injury is among the most serious injuries a person can sustain. It can lead to lifelong medical issues and disabilities, thus affecting a person’s livelihood. Over 200,000 people are hospitalized for brain injuries and more than 1.4 million people suffer from brain injuries every year.

If you, or someone you love, have been involved in a pedestrian or automobile accident, you may be entitled to receive compensation from negligent parties. Contacting an experienced New Hampshire personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights. Due to the nature of pedestrian accidents, the driver is usually deemed responsible, thereby providing the victim with just cause to file a claim against the driver. However, the victim must be able to prove negligence caused the accident.

The skilled pedestrian accident injury lawyers in New Hampshire at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. may be able to help you file a claim and obtain compensation for your injuries. Call us at 1-888-511-1010 for a free and comprehensive consultation today.

Source:http://www.wmur.com/news/22726037/detail.html

Woman Causes Vehicle-Bus Collision

Two residents from Milton, NH have been charged with inattentive driving following an auto accident involving a school bus and two vehicles. The collision occurred on the Coastal Highway in Lincoln, New Hampshire on the morning of January 14, 2010. The two cars were unable to stop behind the bus in time, causing one vehicle to veer off the road and crash into the rear of the school bus as it was picking up students.

According to reports, a woman driving a Dodge Neon southbound behind the school bus failed to notice that the bus had stopped. She then broke suddenly, causing the car behind her to crash into the rear of the Dodge Neon, then veer off the roadway and into the back of the bus. Fortunately, no students were injured in this accident.

An auto accident can happen suddenly and without warning. If you have been involved in a NH car accident, the skilled New Hampshire car accident attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can help. Our attorneys will protect your rights and utilize our legal knowledge and experience to build a strong case on your behalf.

Our injury lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. are well versed in all aspects of New Hampshire accident law and personal injury litigation, lending us the ability to closely examine the details of your case. Our lawyers will make sure you receive the maximum personal injury compensation you deserve for your automobile accident. Under NH law, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, car repairs, as well as loss of past and future wages, and pain and suffering. Contact Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free and confidential telephone consultation, or visit us at www.TennAndTenn.com.

New Hampshire Bikers Flock to D.C. to Protest Helmet Law

Many New Hampshire residents are outraged at a bill that would require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Currently, New Hampshire is one of three states that does not require helmets for motorcyclists. At the end of January, 2010, more than 250 people, most of which were in protest of the bill, attended a meeting in the Representatives Hall.

Bill sponsors plead that the new legislation would lead to fewer head injuries and would save the state significant medical care costs. Still, many motorcyclists believe that the bill is an attempt to control their behavior and infringes upon their rights. However, the state could lose federal highway dollars if the helmet law is not adopted.

With or without a helmet, NH motorcyclists face serious dangers on the road. Motorcycle accident injuries range from minor cuts and lacerations to severe brain injury and paralysis. Riding a motorcycle will always present a greater risk than driving a car.

Although wearing a helmet greatly reduces the risk of injury, it still may not always protect against traumatic brain injuries. If you, or someone you love, has been involved in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, you should speak with a skilled NH motorcycle accident injury attorney.

At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., we have the experience and knowledge required to help you obtain maximum recovery for your losses. Contact one of our motorcycle accident lawyers today for a free and comprehensive telephone consultation. Call 1-888-511-1010 today, or visit our motorcycle accident specific website at www.motorcycleaccidentlawyers.org.

Source:http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Helmet+bill+draws+hundreds+to+hearing&articleId=03d035d7-db9f-41bf-ad55-fca38360b79a

New Hampshire Declared One of Safest Driving States, Texting Law Effective in 2010

A recent news article posted on forbes.com reveals that New Hampshire, along with Illinois and Oregon, is one of three states that will adopt new traffic laws in January 2010 forbidding text messaging while driving. According to AAA, there are as many as 8,000 daily car crashes caused by distracted drivers across the country. AAA also supports that laws prohibiting text messaging greatly aid in decreasing the number of accidents that occur as a result of texting. The Auto Club of Southern California, for example, cites a 70% decrease in the number of on-the-road texts that have been sent via motorists since the texting ban went into effect in California. This decrease has undoubtedly led to fewer traffic accidents resulting from cell phone texting use.

The article mentions that New Hampshire, while it has been listed as one of the safest states for motorists, does not even have primary or secondary seatbelt laws in place. This may be seen as an indication that driving practice may have less to do with laws and more to do with driver awareness and safe decision-making. However, the numbers supporting the dangers associated with texting and driving are quite significant.

In New Hampshire, it is important to understand that all injury victims have rights. If you have been injured in an auto accident in New Hampshire caused by another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to obtain full, fair, and adequate compensation for your injuries. At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., our skilled New Hampshire personal injury lawyers will recover for you the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured in an accident, please don’t hesitate to contact our experienced New Hampshire auto accident attorneys today at 1-888-511-1010 for more information and a free telephone consultation of your auto accident injury case.

Source:http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/16/safest-states-driving-lifestyle-vehicles-texting-driving.html

Slippery Roads Contribute to Dozens of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Accidents

The holiday season and the beginning of the New Year are packed full of parties and other gatherings, but it is also accompanied by inclement weather and increasingly dangerous driving conditions. According to a unionleader.com article, numerous traffic accidents resulting from poor weather conditions have taken place throughout New Hampshire as of late. Reportedly, even before the snowfall on December 5, 2009, dozens of cars had slid off of roadways, with injuries and even some fatalities taking place as a result.

The article discusses a pedestrian accident that took the life of an 85-year-old Barrington woman, struck by a vehicle driven by a 74-year-old motorist. Two men lost their lives in Rochester after being ejected from their vehicle in a traffic accident that involved striking a telephone pole. Allegedly, excessive speed and alcohol both played a factor in the crash. Another accident involved a motorist driving a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix that swerved into oncoming traffic, collided with a 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Route 302 at Crawford Notch was shut down for a stretch after eight vehicles reportedly slid off the road there. Dangerous road conditions, inclement weather, driver inattention, and reckless driving practice are all factors that can quickly lead to a New Hampshire car accident. All automobile accidents need to be carefully examined to determine their exact cause and whether or not negligent action was a contributing factor.

At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., our experienced New Hampshire auto accident attorneys will fight to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries. If you have been injured, please don’t hesitate to contact our offices for a free telephone consultation. Our skilled New Hampshire personal injury lawyers will help ensure that those responsible for your accident and injuries are held accountable. Call Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today at 1-888-511-1010 for more information about your rights as a New Hampshire auto accident victim.

Source:http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Traffic+accidents+claim+four+lives+in+state&articleId=a114e293-e7ea-4196-82f7-5da91aafeec7

Will Guardrails Help Curb Dangerous Road Accidents?

According to New Hampshire’s WMUR Channel 9, road crews are working to install new guardrails in the center medians along portions of Interstate 93 and other New Hampshire roads and highways. Lately, multiple instances of vehicles crossing the centerline and driving into oncoming traffic have resulted in vehicle accidents, personal injury, and unfortunate deaths.

Although the New Hampshire Department of Transportation states that there is no safety issue at hand, and that the noted crashes resulted for inexplicable reasons, federal guidelines have been put into place which now mandates that guardrails be installed on divided highways that don’t have at least 50 feet of median in between them.

Though the question arose as to why guardrails were never installed on some highways in the first place, Department of Transportation officials reason that guardrails provide motorists with something to crash into in the same way that they provide a barrier from crashing into oncoming vehicles. Furthermore, the issue of expense was also highlighted as another reason why guardrails were not previously installed.

Unfortunately, motorists are relatively helpless against dangerous road conditions. While it is a motorist’s responsibility to adhere to the rules of the road, it is the responsibility of local municipalities to ensure that New Hampshire roads and highways are safe. Often times, uneven roads, obscured traffic signage, or even raw materials left over from highway construction crews can hinder a motorist’s ability to drive safely, and can ultimately lead to an accident where injury and even death may ensue.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, and you believe that road conditions may have played a contributing factor, don’t hesitate to contact the car accident attorneys in New Hampshire at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our auto accident lawyers will examine every detail surrounding your accident, and will help determine whether or not negligent action played a role. If you have been injured, please call a New Hampshire personal injury lawyer today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free evaluation of your personal injury case.

Source:http://www.wmur.com/news/21278677/detail.html

Understanding More about New Hampshire Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle operators and their passengers are exposed to great bodily harm every time they take to the open road. The common misconception is that motorcycle owners are reckless and pose a threat of harm to others. However, statistics reveal quite the opposite information, confirming that automobile drivers often cause the collisions that results in serious personal injury to, or the death of, the motorcyclist. Each year, thousands of motorcyclists lose their lives in collisions caused by negligent and careless drivers.
Motorcycle helmets, leather and armored jackets, chaps and riding boots offer little protection against some of the most serious injuries, including herniated discs, traumatic brain injury, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones. Substantial medical expenses and lost wages can cripple the finances of the family of a motorcycle accident victim.

In New Hampshire, a motorcycle driver or passenger who sustains an injury from a motorcycle accident must file suit within three (3) years from the day of the accident. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, you may be awarded past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering. In some situations, particularly where alcohol is involved by the at-fault driver, enhanced compensatory damages may be awarded.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, call Tenn And Tenn, PA. today for your free consultation to ensure that you make the smartest possible legal decisions during this critical time. The initial consultation is always free of charge. Call us today on our Personal Injury Help Line 1-888-511-1010. Feel free to review our case results at www.tennandtenn.com or on our Motorcycle-onlysite www.motorcycleaccidentlawyers.org.