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Car accidents in New Hampshire occur more often on certain types of roads. According to a recent nationwide traffic study, state highways in New Hampshire have significantly more accidents than other types of roads. In fact, the car accident fatality rate for New Hampshire state highways is among the top 10 nationwide. Crashes are common...

Traffic fatalities have been an ongoing problem on New Hampshire and U.S. roads, with staggering numbers persisting each year. The car accident attorneys at Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin have seen the devastation negligent drivers cause injured motorists and their families. Roadway deaths are down, but more work still needs to be done The...

Suffering a concussion in a car accident can be a life-altering experience, and the path to recovery can be both physically and legally complex. Concussion claims and lawsuits arising from car accidents in New Hampshire require a unique understanding of traumatic brain injuries, medical documentation, insurance negotiations, and more. Our New Hampshire car accident attorneys...

A recent nationwide study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has shed light on the impact of changing speed limits on motor vehicle accidents. The study revealed that there is an alarming increase in car accidents when speed limits are raised on roads and highways. "The movement in statehouses to raise speed limits...

A car accident can leave victims with a wide range of injuries. Some may not be immediately apparent. One common injury that can go unrecognized after a crash is a broken wrist. The forces created during a car accident can lead to severe impacts, jolts, or sudden movements of the wrist. These forces can cause...

New Hampshire hasn't seen a jump in pedestrian deaths, but just one is too many. Until the last five years, the average number of pedestrian fatalities per year had consistently declined to about 11% of roadway deaths. Now, in a troubling national trend, pedestrians make up an alarming 17% of all traffic deaths. Although deadly...

As we embark on peak riding season in New Hampshire, many motorcyclists are eager to hit the open road. However, with this excitement comes an increased risk of injury. Motorcycle accidents are generally more dangerous than other types of traffic crashes due to the lack of protective barriers and the relatively small size of motorcycles....

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving is a prevalent issue on New Hampshire roads, and it's not just limited to using cellphones and smartphones when behind the wheel. A wide variety of distractions can divert a driver's attention from the road, resulting in a serious or fatal car accident. Apart from talking or...

Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed in March March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to shed light on an injury that is involved in many personal injury cases. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone, at any age, and at any time. A TBI is a type of head injury that...

Despite the minor decrease, more needs to be done to prevent serious and fatal car accidents. Though traffic fatalities decreased slightly from the year before, the number of people killed in car accidents in 2022 remained high, according to a preliminary estimate released last month. The statistical projection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...