An insurance company does not assign a New Hampshire car accident claim a value by using one fixed formula. The insurer may consider who caused the crash, the seriousness of your injuries, medical documentation, lost income, property damage, available insurance coverage, and the strength of the evidence supporting your losses. The value of a claim […]
Yes. If you are an adult rider in New Hampshire, you may still pursue compensation after a motorcycle crash even if you were not wearing a helmet. New Hampshire RSA 265:122 requires approved protective headgear for motorcycle riders and passengers who are under 18. The statute does not impose the same helmet requirement on riders […]
Yes. Police can arrest you for DWI in New Hampshire even if you never receive a breath-test result at or above 0.08. A failed roadside breath test is not required before an arrest. New Hampshire law allows a DWI charge to be based on alleged impairment from alcohol, controlled drugs, prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or […]
If you’ve been injured while riding a two- or three-wheeled vehicle in New Hampshire, one of the first questions an attorney might ask you is what, exactly, you were riding. In New Hampshire, the legal definition of your vehicle can influence everything from insurance coverage to helmet requirements to how liability gets argued. If your […]
When a driver turns left across your path while you are riding a motorcycle in New Hampshire, the turning driver may be responsible if the driver failed to yield when you were already in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard. New Hampshire RSA 265:29 requires a driver intending to turn left […]
A first DWI arrest in New Hampshire can begin two separate proceedings. One is a criminal DWI case in court. The other may be an Administrative License Suspension, or ALS, process through the New Hampshire Department of Safety. If you receive an ALS notice after refusing a qualifying test or after a qualifying alcohol-concentration test […]
If you are injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Manchester, New Hampshire, more than one driver or other party may share responsibility. New Hampshire RSA 507:7-d uses a modified comparative fault rule. You may recover damages when your share of fault is not greater than the fault of the defendant, or the combined fault of […]
Cold mornings can change motorcycle safety conditions in New Hampshire by lowering tire pressure, increasing the time tires may need to warm for traction, and allowing dew or frost to remain on shaded pavement, bridges, ramps, and road edges. A road that looks dry near your home may be damp, frosted, or colder a few […]
A New Hampshire motorcycle accident can place sudden force on your shoulders and knees if you strike the pavement, brace during a fall, hit another vehicle, or become pinned against the motorcycle. Common shoulder injuries include rotator cuff tears, dislocations, labral tears, acromioclavicular joint injuries, and fractures. Common knee injuries include ligament tears, meniscus damage, […]
Fall deer activity can create sudden hazards for motorcyclists on New Hampshire roads. Deer move more during the fall breeding season and are often active during morning and evening hours. On wooded roads, rural routes, curves, and areas with limited sight distance, you may have only seconds to respond when a deer enters the roadway. […]