Seeing a vehicle barreling toward you on the wrong side of the road as you’re driving down a highway is absolutely terrifying. These scenarios often end in head-on collisions that result in serious injuries and fatalities. Fortunately, wrong-way crashes account for a relatively small percentage of total crashes in New Hampshire, but their consequences are […]
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In New Hampshire, a DWI (or DUI) becomes “aggravated” when the driver does something that makes the offense more dangerous or serious. It’s essentially a step up from a regular DWI that carries mandatory jail time, bigger fines, longer license suspensions, and other serious consequences. Given the severity of the potential repercussions of an aggravated […]
Riding a motorcycle on New Hampshire roadways brings an incredible sense of freedom, excitement, and connection to our state’s stunning landscapes. But along with the thrill comes a high risk of serious injury when something goes wrong. Motorcycles don’t have the same structural protection as cars, making riders more vulnerable to conditions that might not […]
Recently in Claremont, New Hampshire, a pickup truck crashed through the wall of an awning and boat cover business. No one was injured, but authorities later confirmed the driver was the same individual who, just six months earlier, struck a group of pedestrians at a New Year’s Eve event. The crash injured several victims, two […]
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in New Hampshire and nationwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 29 percent of motor vehicle collisions in 2019 were rear-end collisions. Most people assume that when such accidents occur, the driver in the rear is automatically at fault. While this assumption […]
It’s not yet common to see a vehicle zipping down a New Hampshire street with no driver behind the wheel–but it can happen. Ever since former Governor Chris Sununu signed a law in 2019 that allows for the testing of self-driving cars on public roads, the number of vehicles with automated driving systems has slowly […]
New Hampshire is one of only three states that does not require motorcyclists to wear a helmet. Although this stance aligns with our “Live Free or Die” motto, it also puts our bikers at heightened risk. Statistics show that failing to wear a helmet significantly increases the chance of death or a serious debilitating head […]
As the Fourth of July approaches, tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents are preparing to celebrate with a massive cookout–which often means plenty of hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, and booze. Have fun, but to ensure the day is truly perfect, carefully monitor and limit your alcohol intake, especially if you’re driving. Driving drunk–or even […]
New Hampshire is among the top 10 states with the highest rates of drunk driving arrests. Yet driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is a grave offense in New Hampshire, with harsh penalties that become increasingly severe with each subsequent conviction. The state enforces mandatory penalties for first, second, and third Driving […]
Motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate reality on roadways across the United States and New Hampshire. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. For example, in 2022, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed nationwide, representing a shocking 15 percent of all traffic fatalities despite being only three percent […]
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