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...
Month: October 2019
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 if your workers’ compensation claim is disputed?
If you are injured in a work accident in Massachusetts that affects your ability to work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation insurance. According to the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA), those who suffer a work-related illness or injury or is a...
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...
Insurance 101: How insurance companies make money
You pay your auto insurance policy every month or on a regular basis to cover the premium, which is the cost of getting insurance. However, you will only get anything back unless you make a claim due to an auto accident or other damage to your vehicle. This may bring...