A DWI arrest after a New Hampshire fall festival can trigger two separate matters: a criminal case in court and, in some situations, an Administrative License Suspension through the New Hampshire Department of Safety. The first days can involve chemical-test issues, license deadlines, and an arraignment. New Hampshire law prohibits driving or attempting to drive […]
Wet leaves can make New Hampshire roads slick, especially after rain, fog, or morning moisture settles on fallen leaves. If a crash follows, liability does not turn on the leaves alone. The main questions are whether each driver used reasonable care for the conditions, whether more than one person contributed to the collision, whether a […]
If you are injured in a left-turn motorcycle accident in New Hampshire, fault often depends on whether the turning driver entered your path when you were already in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard. New Hampshire RSA 265:29 requires a driver making a left turn to yield the right of way […]
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. […]