We all accept the tragedy that deadly motor vehicle accidents occur in the U.S. every day. In the most recent years, traffic agencies reported that about 38,000 people on average were killed in crashes each year. Several million people are injured seriously enough to require medical care. Recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that an…
Motor Vehicle Injuries
What is Drowsy Driving?
With the end of daylight-saving time and the arrival of the fall season, it will get darker earlier this time of year. This can have a profound effect on a motorist’s ability to avoid driving drowsy. It’s not necessarily because the darkness makes a motorist feel sleepy, although that can certainly be part of the…
What Are the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
Our region of New Hampshire is a beautiful place to walk, jog, and run. The scenery is idyllic and there are many paths to travel to parks, picnics, skating rinks, and generally get around town. Unfortunately, like any town in America, Lyme and the surrounding areas do have tragic pedestrian accidents resulting in serious injuries…
How to Be An Even Safer Driver this Summer
With summery weather across New Hampshire, it’s a great time to get out and about. COVID shutdowns are lifting and life in 2021 is starting to feel almost normal again! If you and your family are excited to re-enter all those cherished summer activities, it’s a good time to remember these safety tips: Know that…
What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents?
A large truck accident can easily alter the course of your life. If you or a loved one was the motorist in the smaller passenger vehicle, you may have received catastrophic physical injuries. You may also be the loved one of someone who was killed in an accident caused by a tractor-trailer driver. In all…
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
While driver negligence is one of the most common causes of bicycle accidents, there are other factors that can lead to a crash. Regardless of what causes a bicycle accident, the injuries can often be serious or sometimes fatal. At the Cole Law Office, we will fight to pursue the compensation you deserve so you…
Biking Lyme and the Upper Valley Safely
Cycling in and around Lyme, NH, is scenic, relaxing and can also be a great workout. It’s especially easy to socially distance on your bike, in the great outdoors. There are many miles of paved trails in our area that keep you off of the road. While you still need to be cautious of other…
Accidents Involving Defective Vehicles
Defective vehicles are a hidden danger that can cause accidents and injuries to even the most careful drivers. Some defective vehicles are recalled, but many are not, and defects are often discovered only after they have caused many injuries and deaths. If you suspect that a defect may have caused your accident, or that your…