The construction industry has some of the most dangerous jobs of any in the United States. Working with heavy machinery, power tools, heights, and unstable conditions are the norm. Perhaps inevitably, a large number of construction workers get injured every year. Some of the most common accidents we come across in our work with injury…
Personal Injury
Are Spinal Cord Injuries Permanent?
A spinal cord injury is a very serious trauma. As an experienced lawyer, David Cole knows just how devastating a spinal cord injury is on a person’s life and their family’s life. Oftentimes, the paralysis caused by certain types of spinal trauma are permanent. Common causes include: Car accidents Truck accidents Snowmobile and ATV accidents…
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 Amputation Injury Claims?
Injuries leading to the loss of a limb are life-altering. In personal injury law, the most common incidents resulting in amputation include: Motorcycle accidents Car accidents Pedestrian accidents Crashes involving tractor-trailers ATV and snowmobile accidents Construction site accidents Workplace incidents involving heavy machinery Medical malpractice The accident itself may have caused the loss of the…
Typical Construction Accident Injuries
Working in the construction industry is an inherently dangerous job. If you are a construction worker, you already know the risks: heavy equipment, dangerous construction materials, power tools, motor vehicles, scaffolds, ladders, hazardous materials, cables, cranes, the elements of the outdoors and more. When you are injured during the course of doing your job, you…
When Spinal Cord Injury is the Subject of a Lawsuit
Sometimes a spinal cord injury is caused by someone else’s negligence. In such scenarios, a personal injury lawsuit may be filed against the responsible party. This lawsuit seeks to recover monetary compensation on behalf of the victim for: Medical expenses Hospital bills Loss of income Diminished earning capacity Pain and suffering Mental anguish Reduced quality…
Fireworks Injury Claims
Whether enjoyed at home or at a professional display, fireworks are a favorite part of holiday celebrations for many Americans, and a 4th of July tradition. On the flip side, fireworks accidents inure thousands and cause thousands of fires each year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) fireworks were involved in about 9,100…
New Hampshire Time Limits for Personal Injury and COVID19
If you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or another type of accident or incident due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. A you probably know, there are time limits for taking legal action. These deadlines are unforgiving. If you fail to…
Who Pays for My Parking Lot Accident Injuries?
Parking lot accident cases can be confusing for accident victims. Determining who can be held liable is not always straightforward, and many parking lot accidents involve delivery trucks and other commercial vehicles making the question of liability even more complex. You may simple be seeking compensation from the other driver, but the owner of the…
Were Your Preexisting Conditions Symptomatic or Asymptomatic and How Does That Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
It is very common for people who are injured in auto accidents to have preexisting conditions or injuries. And accident can aggravate these injuries, causing pain you did not experience before or making the pain and disability worse. The insurance companies will try to use your preexisting conditions against you. They will try to claim…