By admin on September 2, 2010
A New Hampshire state police officer narrowly escaped being struck by a speeding pickup truck on the Everett Turnpike recently, according to local news station WMUR.
The officer was cleaning up road debris on the northbound side of the turnpike. At about 10:36 a.m., a fast-moving pickup truck swerved around a slower vehicle and drove into the median where the officer was standing. The officer protected herself by jumping over the barrier in the median, but the truck hit both the barrier and the vehicle it was apparently trying to pass.
The pickup truck’s driver, a 22-year-old Chelmsford, Massachusetts resident, was charged with reckless driving. The pickup’s driver, the officer, and everyone in the slower vehicle escaped injury.
You can help protect yourself and police officers from injury by proceeding carefully when you see a police car with its lights flashing. Slow down and move to another lane. If there is no other lane, move as far away from the police car as possible without entering an oncoming lane of traffic or endangering yourself and your passengers. Police officers frequently have to exit their cars, so if you see a stopped police car, watch carefully for any officers who may be standing near it.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a New Hampshire pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the person or company responsible for your injuries. Compensation can include payments for lost wages, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and more. To discuss your rights and options after a New Hampshire pedestrian accident, call the experienced New Hampshire injury accident attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Call 1-888-511-1010 today for a free and confidential consultation.
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.
- Practice Defensive Driving - Always assume that motorists cannot see you, and plan to maneuver accordingly.
- Constantly Improve Your Skills - Attend safety and skills courses. Many are offered by the state of New Hampshire.
- Do Not Drive If You Are Tired - Failure to remain alert only serves to heighten the danger of operating a motorcycle.
- Do Not Ever Drive If You Have Been Drinking Or Using Narcotics - Remaining alert and responsive is the key to safe motorcycle operation.
- Make Sure That You Are Visible On The Road - Never ride in “blind spots” and always wear reflective or highly visible clothing.
- 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.
- 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.
