An umbrella or excess personal liability policy is a special insurance policy that provides liability coverage on top of the coverage provided by both your homeowners and auto insurance. It is usually inexpensive, and typically sold in increments of $1m. I...
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Never Ride a Motorcycle without Insurance!
In 32 years of personal injury practice, I have represented thousands of individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents. I can tell you that people who are injured while riding motorcycles suffer far more serious injuries than those in cars or...
Be Careful of Slippery Dark Autumn Roads
Fall in New Hampshire brings with it earlier sunsets, falling leaves, and fall rain. All of this can lead to slippery and dangerous road conditions - importantly, roads that are more hazardous than in the summer months. Drive...
Do I Have Enough Auto Accident Insurance?
Most people don't really pay much attention to their personal insurance until they need it - and unfortunately, when they need it, they find they don't have enough, or don't have the right coverage. In New Hampshire, it is not mandatory to have automobile...
Winter Auto Accidents in New Hampshire Cause Serious Personal Injuries
Driving in the winter months in New Hampshire is not only treacherous, but potentially dangerous or deadly. More than ever, it is critically important to drive at a reduced speed, avoid all forms of inattention, including cell phones and texting, and...
Accidents in New Hampshire with Snow Plows – Can an Injured Person Recover Damages?
Under New Hampshire law and the law of most states, governmental units are immune from civil liability for certain governmental functions. However, when it comes to the operation of a motor vehicle, employees of government units, including the state,...
I was severely injured while skiing in New Hampshire – do I have a case?
The answer to this question, unfortunately, is probably "no." New Hampshire has an immunity statute which affords broad protection to ski area operators from claims for injuries to skiers. The statute, which prohibits civil lawsuits for injuries arising...
Attempted Suicide Results in Fatal Auto Accident Causing Death of Vermont Couple Amanda Murphy and Jason Timmons
Earlier this month, a former Fortune 500 executive was depressed and attempting suicide when his pickup truck crossed the Interstate 89 median and collided with an oncoming car, killing a pregnant woman and her fiance, a prosecutor said in court.Senior Assistant...
Auto Accidents on Slippery Winter Roads in New Hampshire
It is winter in New Hampshire. Roads can be covered with snow and ice. When this happens, we witness what can often be a dramatic increase in winter related automobile accidents. The question may be if you sustain a personal...
Sexual Abuse and Assault Civil Litigation in New Hampshire
In addition to seeking criminal prosecution against the perpetrator, victims of sexual abuse in New Hampshire have the right to bring a civil case to obtain just compensation for their injuries. In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for such claims...
