Yes, you may be able to file a claim after a no-contact motorcycle accident in New Hampshire. Another driver does not have to strike your motorcycle to cause a legally significant crash. If a motorist cuts into your lane, turns across your path, forces you onto the shoulder, or creates another immediate hazard that causes […]
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Summary A motorcycle door accident can happen in seconds. A driver or passenger opens a vehicle door into the path of an approaching rider, leaving little time to brake, swerve, or avoid impact. New Hampshire law restricts opening a vehicle door into moving traffic unless it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic. […]
Summary A rear-end motorcycle accident can cause serious injuries even when the striking vehicle is traveling at a relatively low speed. Because a motorcycle offers little protection in a collision, you may be thrown from the bike, pushed into another vehicle, or pinned between vehicles. If you were injured in a rear-end motorcycle crash in […]
Yes. A defective motorcycle or motorcycle component can support an accident claim in New Hampshire when the defect causes or contributes to a crash and resulting injuries. Problems involving brakes, tires, steering systems, frames, fuel systems, electrical components, or other parts may raise product liability issues. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, the […]
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 […]
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. […]