On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Aug 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
No one likes to see flashing lights in their rearview mirror. It usually means that the driver is about to face a potentially expensive traffic ticket or perhaps even facing criminal charges, such as for DUI. While the experience may be inconvenient and stressful,...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
After suffering injuries in a motor vehicle accident on a New Hampshire roadway, you may find yourself facing an uphill battle in your pursuit of restitution. Dealing with insurance companies and facing the possibility of a civil court action can be daunting....
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
Any number of factors can contribute to a motor vehicle crash. Determining which ones apply to a certain car accident could take some time to determine. For this and other reasons, law enforcement agencies here in New Hampshire and elsewhere will often ask for anyone...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
The human body can only take so much force from an impact. As a general rule, the more violent the impact, the more severe any resulting injuries will be. In the few seconds it takes for a serious accident to occur on a New Hampshire road, certain parts of your body...
On behalf of Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP | May 7, 2020 | Personal Injury
No two crashes are exactly the same. Police officers here in New Hampshire have the same challenges as every other department in the country — figuring out exactly what caused the car accidents that occur in their jurisdictions. Most crashes require additional...
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...
