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Summer NH Motorcyclist Riding Guidelines

If you are like most conscientious motorcyclists in New Hampshire, then you are constantly concerned with how to remain safe while enjoying the open road. In our previous blog post, we discussed some important safety tips to help prevent NH motorcycle accidents. Here are three more suggestions that should provide you with more ways to stay safe while riding your motorcycle.

1. Motorcycle Maintenance - Part of a motorcyclist’s responsibility is to make sure that his or her bike is properly maintained. Motorcycle riding coaches suggest that riders should check their tires before each season and before each ride. A motorcycle’s braking, turning and accelerating functions are highly dependent on the traction of both tires.
2. Be Seen - Motorcyclists should wear bright and/or reflective clothing, such as jackets or vests, when riding at night. It is important for riders to remember to stay out of the No-Zones of large trucks and should go to the lane that makes them more visible to other vehicles.
3. Be Prepared - Even though the summer months present ideal riding weather for motorcyclists, the weather in New Hampshire can change in a matter of seconds. Motorcyclists should be ready with the appropriate equipment and gear to fit all hours and weather conditions. A motorcycle’s operation can be affected by humid or dry weather, rain, snow, as well as cord or warm temperatures.

The skilled New Hampshire motorcycle accident injuries lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have seen first-hand how devastating a motorcycle crash can be for a motorcyclist. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motorcycle accident due to another person’s negligence, our attorneys will aggressively work to protect your rights and help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. Contact the New Hampshire injury lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. today for a free consultation by calling 1-888-511-1010.

New Hampshire Motorcycle Safety Tips

Riding a motorcycle is an experience that motorcyclists in New Hampshire look forward to for the summer months. However, a rider must be constantly aware of his or her surroundings and should be visible to other motorists on the road. Here are three important New Hampshire motorcycle safety tips to remember.

1. Motorcycle Safety Courses - To ensure that your motorcycle riding experience is a safe one, no matter how long you have been riding, look into local safely courses for beginning, basic, intermediate, or experienced motorcyclists to brush up on your riding techniques and skills.
2. Learn How to Manage your Brakes and Turns - According to a citizen.com article, over 50% of single-vehicle motorcycle accidents take place during turns. Failing to negotiate a turn can be devastating for a motorcyclist. Another common mistake made by motorcyclists that often leads to an accident relates to braking either too much or not enough. Learning how to properly ride a motorcycle in terms of controlling turns and becoming familiar with the appropriate pressure to apply to the brakes is worth the time and effort to ensure safety.
3. Use Protective Gear - The article also mentions that full-face helmets are useful in preventing injury to a motorcyclist’s jaw, which is an injury that occurs about 35% of the time. While eye protection is required by all motorcyclists in New Hampshire, only riders under the age of 18 are required to wear helmets.

While these safety tips should be helpful to even the most seasoned motorcyclist, there are several other ways in which a motorcyclist can help prevent accidents and stay safe even when other motorists are not following the rules of the road. To learn more, please refer to our next blog post on motorcycle safety in New Hampshire.

The experienced NH motorcycle injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have been protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists for years. We understand the importance of accurate accident reconstruction as well as the value a thorough investigation has in obtaining a successful case outcome for our clients. Call our dedicated and aggressive accident lawyers in New Hampshire today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.

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.

Multi-Motorcycle Crash Injures Toledo Man

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.

Race Car Injures Spectators at Wentworth Track

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.

Route 3 Roundup Nets 6 DUI Checkpoint Arrests

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.

Motorcyclist Suffers Head Injury, Broken Bones in Dublin Collision

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.

Help Prevent New Hampshire Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

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.

Court Ruling Protects Access to Breath Samples

The New Hampshire State Supreme Court recently ruled in a 3-2 opinion that suspected drunk drivers who take a breath test will continue to receive two test-tube samples of their breath, despite attempts by lawmakers to do away with this practice. New Hampshire remains the only state to provide breath samples to drivers charged with DWI.

The Intoxilyzer 5000 is the only breath-test machine that allows for breath capture, but the device has recently come under significant scrutiny, based on a Union-Leader article. According to a qualified New Hampshire chemist who regularly tests breath samples, the Intoxilyzer breath-test machine used in NH has several significant problems. It cannot distinguish ethanol from rubbing alcohol, wood alcohol, certain types of paints, furniture strippers and methanol rubs. In addition, there are concerns about the machine’s voltage fluctuation and calibration.

Law enforcement officials have argued that the second breath sample requirement has prevented the state of New Hampshire from keeping up with more reliable technology. The two dissenting justices sided with law enforcement officials on this issue. However, the three justice majority was primarily concerned with preserving the due process rights of the accused.

If you have been charged with a DWI in the state of New Hampshire, it is vitally important that you contact an experienced New Hampshire DWI defense lawyer. The lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. will stand up for your rights and ensure that your case is handled fairly. If law enforcement officials rely on evidence that was illegally obtained, or is otherwise unreliable, our drunk driving attorneys in New Hampshire will mount a vigorous challenge to the charges being held against you. Call 1-888-511-1010 to discuss your case in a free consultation with an attorney at Tenn And Tenn, P.A.

Goffstown DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Goffstown, New Hampshire houses a population of more than 17,500 residents (according to the 2008 U.S. Census), and stretches 37.6 square miles in size. With a population density of 473 people per square mile, an overwhelming 71% of residents commute out of Goffstown city limits for work. Of the total number of commuters who travel Goffstown’s roads and highways each year, more than 80% typically drive alone, translating to a large number of motor vehicles traveling through Goffstown at any given moment.

For Goffstown motorists who are accused of driving under the influence (DUI), there is legal recourse that can be taken to clear one’s good name. An experienced Goffstown DUI attorney can examine the circumstances under which you were arrested, and look for instances where blood alcohol test results may have been inaccurate or arrest procedure may have been flawed. Even though accusations can be problematic, they don’t mean that an individual is guilty.

It is recommended that the services of a skilled Goffstown criminal defense attorney are retained when an individual is arrested to ensure that his or her rights are not infringed upon. At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., our Goffstown DUI and criminal defense attorneys will mount a strong defense on your behalf and help you achieve a successful outcome in your case. If you have been charged with DUI in Goffstown, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free telephone consultation. Call 1-888-511-1010 today to learn more about how Tenn And Tenn, P.A. can assist you with your DUI case.

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