The Litigation Counsel of America selects Charlie Donahue of Keene, N.H. as a Fellow after being evaluated for effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation and trial work, along with ethical reputation. This honor is limited to only 1/2 of 1 per cent of trial...
Auto Accidents
Motorcycle Crashes
With Spring weather, motorcyclists will once again be on the roads. NH has one of the highest rates of motorcycle ownership in the country. That's not surprising considering our beautiful landscape and the many great places to take a ride. A client of mine said that...
Seat Belts and Auto Accident Injuries
In 37 years as a personal injury lawyer in Keene, NH, I’ve seen a lot of needless suffering. Seat belt use is one of the safest choices a driver or passenger can make according to the National Highway Transportation & Safety Administration ( NHTSA). NHTSA reports...
Negligent Driving
Most car accidents are totally preventable and are caused by driver negligence — failure to pay attention, speeding, distraction, and poor decision making. Drunk drivers cause over 10,000 fatalities every year. Many auto accidents are caused by drivers acting...
Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Legal Status of Recreational Cannabis in New Hampshire In 2017, New Hampshire decriminalized possession of cannabis products within limited amounts. See Title XXX Occupations and Professions Chapter 318-B Controlled Drug Act Section 318-B:2-c. People found in...
Drunk Driving
What is Drunk Driving? The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) has found that every 50 minutes there is a death caused by drunk driving totaling more than 10,500 lives per year. The fatality rate is the worst during the winter holiday season. According to...
Distracted Driving
What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving pertains to any action that prevents drivers from being fully in control of their vehicle. Sending or reading a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for 5 seconds according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Auto Accidents Leave Indelible Memories For Those Left Behind
Drunken driving deaths take their toll in more than just one way. This is one of those stories that sets you to thinking, “What if?” Drunken driving is almost as prevalent as the common cold, and like a common cold, it has the potential to turn into something else...
Personal Rights Versus Saving Lives; The Cornerstone ToI mplementing a Ban On Texting While Driving
It’s always a tragedy when someone texting on the phone while driving hits another car head-on. The death that occurs was always avoidable. The whole point of texting and driving is to keep in touch with others. The irony is that we used to be able to do that just...
When Your Car Is More Connected Than Your Office, Something Is Wrong
These days, people may have more technology in their cars than in their offices. This is not safe. Those with connectivity in their vehicles swear their productivity has increased and that they can multi-task and drive at the same time. These are often the same people...
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