Nashua Personal Injury Law Blog
Can a car accident cause PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often associated with victims of violence, combat veterans, and other people exposed to life-threatening situations. However, this mental health condition can also impact car accident victims, with sometimes lasting effects....
Is your insurance provider “messing” with you?
Living with a serious injury is bad enough, as it can reduce your income earning potential (if not hinder it entirely), result in costly medical and therapy bills and limit your ability to partake in the activities you love. Fortunately, many types of insurance cover...
New Hampshire first responders may receive workers’ comp for PTSD
With the passage of Senate Bill 59, acute stress disorder and PTSD are injuries covered by worker's compensation in New Hampshire. A first response worker afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder may now file a claim for benefits to help with his or her recovery,...
Safety inspector: Most crane accidents caused by human error
A tragic accident involving a construction crane made national news last April. Reportedly, the crane collapsed over a downtown street in Seattle, Washington, killing four people and injuring numerous others. New Hampshire residents, especially those who work in...
How can motorists keep kids safe on Halloween?
Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it's not without its risks. According to Consumer Reports, pedestrian accidents in 2018 were up by 3.4%, with 6,283 losing their lives due to often preventable auto accidents. Halloween is a particularly dangerous time of year for...
For many children, a brain injury is a life-changer
Most children in New Hampshire will probably hit their head at some point before they turn 18. A bump on the head is not necessarily a problem; for many, the bruising and swelling go away quickly without any issues. However, when the blow causes bruising, torn blood...
What death benefits are available through workers’ compensation?
Workers' compensation is probably a familiar concept to you. Your employer in New Hampshire carries this insurance to protect itself and you in the event you suffer an injury while working. The insurance offers you benefits to help pay for medical expenses, and if...
Could changes make auto insurance costs fairer?
Auto insurance is not mandatory in New Hampshire. While you may feel this is a good thing because if you cannot afford it, you can just not buy it, it can be a very bad thing if you were to cause an auto accident. The expenses from an accident can devastate your...
Workers’ compensation: A primer on your rights
You have the right to be safe on the job. Your employer has the responsibility to help maintain your safety. If something goes wrong and you end up injured, you have the right to hold your employer responsible. New Hampshire has a workers' compensation system that...
Complications that may result from workplace burns
Construction sites present a number of hazards that can cause a New Hampshire worker to suffer burns, sometimes severely. Unfortunately, the damage that a burn creates is sometimes just the beginning. Burns, whether inflicted by an electrical source or a hot surface,...
