On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Feb 13, 2020 | Personal Injury
Drivers with a commercial driver’s license are often held to a higher standard than other drivers since they are responsible for controlling vehicles that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded depending on the type of rig they drive. Ordinarily, their...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Jan 14, 2020 | Personal Injury
In recent years, public service announcements and advocacy groups have tried to get the word out that using a cellphone behind the wheel is dangerous. In addition, many states have passed laws banning texting and driving. Unfortunately, these efforts have yet to...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Oct 7, 2019 | Personal Injury
Many workers in New Hampshire who suffer from workplace accidents may ignore the possible repercussions. When workers suffer from minor accidents, they may disregard it or believe it is not important enough to report. This may include dropping a heavy item on their...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Aug 6, 2019 | Personal Injury
Under the right — or wrong — conditions, any dog in New Hampshire has the potential to be dangerous. However, some dogs are more commonly associated with incidents of fatalities than others. This may result from people breeding specific types of dog for...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Jun 25, 2019 | Personal Injury
Many workers in Massachusetts are only just now getting sick after exposure to asbestos in the past. Some unethical professionals have noted this and attempted to game the system for the benefit of themselves and their clients. Forbes points out that this is at the...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | May 2, 2019 | Personal Injury
When a bus stops in New Hampshire, other vehicles should also stop. However, not all drivers obey this rule, often due to distracted driving. CNN reports that this is such a problem now that getting off the bus after school and waiting for the bus in the morning is...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Mar 29, 2019 | Personal Injury
There are many things to be aware of on the road, such as the various ways in which weather can impact driving conditions and the recklessness of others (drug or alcohol use behind the wheel, speeding, etc.). However, some accidents are especially unique, such as...
