Miscellaneous

• Voters Get The Other Side Of The Story Regarding Insurance Companies.

  Rob Curtiss | January 11, 2008 4:08 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  It's no secret that trial lawyers have come under heavy fire during the past two Presidential campaigns. We have been characterized so often as greedy and irresponsible that it has had an impact on the jurors who decide our clients' cases. This in turn, makes it more difficult for us to obtain justice for our clients. The 2008 campaign seems to be starting off a little different. The...

• The Election Goes On After New Hampshire Primary

  Rob Curtiss | January 11, 2008 4:05 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Well, our first in the nation New Hampshire Primary has come and gone. We did ourselves proud by turning out in record numbers obviously aided by a unusually balmy January day. Today though, the candidates have left the state, presumably not to return until two have been chosen to square off in the general election. It is important for us to remember that we have not completed our duty as...

• Why Insurance Companies Take So Long to Pay You

  Rob Curtiss | January 04, 2008 3:45 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  One common complaint we hear from accident victims goes like this: "The insurance company understands how bad I'm hurt but they still won't pay the claim." Often this is the case even if the company knows full well it will eventually have to fork over the full amount of the coverage.The reason for this tactic is simple. The insurance company wants to have the use of the money it owes you for as...

• The Importance of the New Hampshire Primary.

  Rob Curtiss | January 04, 2008 3:42 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  For those of us who live in New Hampshire, the last month or two sometimes seems like non-stop politics. In my Upper Valley town, I can't even drive to the local convenience store without seeing representatives from four or five campaigns. And every night I can count on several telephone calls on behalf of the various candidates. Like many of you I'm sure, there are times I'd like to take a...

• Tort Reform and the 2008 Election

  Rob Curtiss | December 07, 2007 3:49 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  While it has been overshadowed by Iraq and immigration thus far, tort reform is sure to be a hotly disputed issue in the upcoming election. If we recall in 2004, questions were asked about tort reform in both the Bush-Kerry presidential debates and the Cheney-Edwards vice presidential debates. It will undoubtedly be a subject of debate this time as well, particularly in the head to head meetings...

• Lawyers Helping Citizens to Fight Back Agains Corporate America

  Ed Van Dorn | November 29, 2007 3:05 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Lawyers are pushing laws to help ordinary Americans get their day it court. For years corporate friendly politicians have been whittling away the rights of citizens to bring claims for injuries caused by bad medicine, defective products and other corporate negligence. Now citizens, with the help of some lawyers and advocacy groups are fighting back. Heard any good lawyer jokes lately? How about...

• Workplace Deaths Down in New Hampshire

  Ed Van Dorn | November 08, 2007 9:01 AM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Workerplace deaths are down in New Hampshire and all of New England. Employers and Government Agencies responsible for improving workplace safety should be diligent in preventing worker injuries and deaths. According to statistics released yesterday by the Boston office of the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Workplace deaths declined in New Hampshire from 18 the year before to 14. This is...

• Changing Attorneys in Personal Injury Cases

  Ed Van Dorn | November 07, 2007 2:35 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  We often get calls from people with personal injury claims who are dissatisfied with the lawyers who represent them or have represented them. If the caller has a valid claim and a valid gripe against their present lawyer we will consider taking over the case. The real problem occurs when the case is already closed and the caller has accepted a settlement they felt was inadequate based on the...

• Wearing Orange Prevents Hunting Accidents

  Ed Van Dorn | November 05, 2007 2:22 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  Studies show that hunters are seven times less likely to be involved in a hunting accident if they wear Hunter's Orange. Deer can't see the color, but other hunters can. Its hunting season again in New Hampshire. Every year a number of hunters are tragically injured or killed in unnecessary accidents. New Hampshire Fish & Game Department has hunter saftey courses through out the state. Hunter...

• Halloween Hosts Are More Careful to Protect Trick or Treaters From Personal Injury

  Rob Curtiss | November 02, 2007 4:30 PM | 0 CommentsNew Hampshire, NH

  The street I live on in West Lebanon, New Hampshire draws a lot of trick or treaters. My best estimate is that last night my wife and I were visited by over 300 assorted ghouls, ghosts, goblins, etc. I notice that our neighbors, in an anticipation of the onslaught all made sure to have well lit walkways to protect the children and their families from falling and getting injured. I'm sure some...