Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest travel holidays in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). With more travelers hitting the roads during these holidays, the risk for accidents increases. Here are a few tips for safe highway travel this holiday season: Prepare for your trip by printing out maps and […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Hampshire may see a record low number of highway fatalities this year, according to a recent article in the Eagle-Tribune. The New Hampshire Highway Safety Authority, which keeps track of deaths and injuries on New Hampshire highways each year, notes that the state is currently seeing a much lower number of deadly auto accidents on highways than […]
As the number of deaths due to distracted driving has increased, so has the number of states restricting or banning the use of cell phones while driving. These laws range from bans on certain behaviors, like texting, to bans on all cell phone use by a driver. As of January 1, 2010, New Hampshire joined […]
When a New Hampshire car accident occurs, police and rescue workers may be called to the scene, especially if someone is injured. Police investigate car crashes for many reasons, such as determining who is at-fault and trying to detect any illegal activity related to the crash. Police officers take several steps to investigate a car […]
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of school-aged children each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). School teachers, administrators, and nurses should also be aware of the signs of a concussion so that students can be properly treated after a head injury. A concussion may occur due to […]
A Vermont man was killed in a logging accident recently as he was working with a team to cut down and remove trees from a site near Sullivan, according to an article in the Keene Sentinel. The accident occurred in a wooded area off South Road near Hubbard Road. When the accident occurred, the man was […]
The Fourth of July offers opportunities to relax, have fun, and enjoy dazzling fireworks displays as we celebrate our nation’s heritage. Fireworks, however, can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), two people were killed in fireworks accidents and over 9,000 were severely injured in fireworks […]
A pedestrian accident in Rochester recently left one person with minor injuries and sent police looking for the car and driver who caused the accident, according to a recent news report from WMUR. The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Rochester resident, was crossing North Main Street near George and Ed’s Store when he was hit by a black […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, keeps track of accidents, breakdowns, and other safety-related events that happen to commercial vehicles in the U.S. each year, including passenger buses. Recently, FMCSA’s bus accident statistics have painted an overall picture of decreased accidents and increased safety on passenger buses throughout the last two decades. First, […]
In summer, many New Hampshire residents head outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather and the longer days. If you’re going out for a walk or a bike ride, these six safety tips can help you avoid becoming the victim of a bicycle or pedestrian accident in New Hampshire: Stay visible. Wear bright or reflective clothing […]