The first snowfall in New Hampshire can create slippery roads and reduced visibility, contributing to rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and multi-vehicle accidents. Drivers remain responsible for adjusting their speed and following distance to road conditions, even when snow or ice contributes to a collision. New Hampshire’s comparative fault law, RSA 507:7-d, determines how shared responsibility […]
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Black ice car accidents in New Hampshire can leave injured drivers uncertain about who is responsible for their medical bills, vehicle damage, and other losses. Although hazardous weather contributes to winter crashes, icy roads do not automatically excuse negligent driving. Under New Hampshire RSA 265:60, motorists must adjust their speed to existing road conditions, while […]
October car accidents on New Hampshire rural roads may involve slippery leaves, limited daylight, deer crossings, blind curves, and drivers who fail to adjust to changing conditions. If another driver caused or contributed to your injuries through negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. New Hampshire's […]
Earlier sunsets can make late-afternoon and evening driving more difficult across New Hampshire. Reduced visibility, glare, wet roads, fallen leaves, traffic, wildlife, and driver fatigue can all affect how a collision happens. Darkness alone does not determine fault. Drivers are still expected to use reasonable care based on the conditions around them. If you are […]
Summary New Hampshire’s fall foliage season brings residents and visitors onto scenic roads across the state. During peak foliage periods, drivers may encounter heavier traffic, unfamiliar vehicles slowing for turns or scenic stops, wet leaves, low-angle sunlight, changing visibility, and frequent braking. These conditions do not automatically make any driver responsible for a crash. Fault […]
Low October sun can create sudden visibility problems for drivers in Manchester, New Hampshire, especially during morning and late-afternoon travel when the sun sits close to the horizon. A driver may have only a few seconds to react when glare hides a traffic light, pedestrian, stopped vehicle, lane marking, or turning car. Sun glare does […]
A deer collision can leave you dealing with vehicle damage, injuries, medical bills, towing costs, and questions about which insurance coverage applies. The answer often depends on how the crash happened. If your vehicle directly strikes a deer, comprehensive auto coverage may apply to vehicle damage, subject to your policy terms and deductible. If you […]
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 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 […]
Dashcam footage can provide valuable evidence after a New Hampshire car accident because it may capture the collision, traffic signals, vehicle movements, road conditions, and events immediately before impact. When drivers disagree about what happened, objective video can help attorneys, insurers, and jurors evaluate competing accounts. This evidence can be especially significant under New Hampshire’s […]