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More than 12% of New Hampshire traffic deaths involve pedestrians Walking across the street shouldn’t feel like stepping into a game of chance. But for too many New Hampshire pedestrians, it does. Each day, pedestrians take that small leap of faith. They trust that the drivers around them are paying attention, following the rules, and...

Pedestrian fatalities have risen 78% since 2009, now accounting for nearly one-fifth of U.S. traffic deaths Across the United States, families of pedestrians killed by speeding drivers are taking cities and transportation agencies to court. Their suits allege that officials failed to design safe streets and set reasonable speed limits, and the litigation is prompting...

Why Pedestrian Safety Concerns Are Growing in New Hampshire Pedestrian safety in the U.S. is at a critical point. In 2024 alone, drivers struck and killed 7,148 pedestrians nationwide, according to the latest report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). While the overall number of pedestrian deaths declined slightly compared to the previous year,...

Rear-end car accidents happen in an instant, but the pain they cause can linger for weeks, months, or even longer. While whiplash and back injuries are well-known, shoulder injuries are just as common. Many people don’t realize how vulnerable the shoulder is until they’re dealing with stiffness, swelling, or serious discomfort after a crash. It’s...

Our New Hampshire Car Accident Lawyers Break Down the Alarming Summer Risk for Families When school lets out for summer, many New Hampshire teens find themselves with more freedom, more driving time—and, unfortunately, more risk. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the season known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike...

From Spinal Damage to Brain Injuries, the Impact on Riders Can Be Devastating New Hampshire’s roads are seeing more motorcycles than ever. From 2003 to 2023, registered motorcycles in the state more than doubled, from just over 41,000 to more than 90,000. Unfortunately, serious injuries and fatalities have followed the same upward trend. According to...

After a wave of fatal crashes and wrong-way collisions on I-95, New Hampshire State Police are cracking down. Drivers who aren't paying attention — even for a moment — are contributing to devastating accidents, and law enforcement is responding with increased patrols and a sharper focus on distracted driving. The crackdown is more than a...

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, an important reminder of the risks and consequences of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Car accidents remain a leading cause of severe brain injuries across New Hampshire and throughout the country. These injuries often alter lives physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or a loved one suffered a TBI in...

A car accident can happen when you least expect it, but the injuries can last a lifetime. Whether it’s a fender bender on I-93 or a severe collision on a rural road, crashes in New Hampshire can leave drivers and passengers dealing with painful injuries, medical bills, and lost time from work. The severity of...

In 2024, far too many lives were lost on New Hampshire roads. Families were left grieving, and communities were shaken as the number of fatalities rose beyond what we’ve seen in recent years. Just before the year's end, New Hampshire saw 134 roadway fatalities, a 5% increase from the previous year. Additionally, driver deaths increased...