The insurance industry hates you. So sorry to break the news to you, but it's true. I'm not talking about the good people who work for the insurance companies, and are trying to make an honest living. I'm talking about the corporate structure, and the ones who direct...
Injury
Keep them settlement checks coming!
Here's the bottom line, and we all know it: blogs are for bragging. Why else do injury lawyers have a website and blog? Sure, it all looks like news and an attempt to be objective, but that's not it at all. It's about attracting clients and business. There's nothing...
Big settlement at mediation
Last week I settled a big personal injury case at a mediation in Manchester, New Hampshire. We were on the verge of trial, and, having been fully armed and prepared to go the distance, reached a large settlement with the other side. The money was too big to risk....
Hating lawyers
I was golfing the other day, trying to enjoy some of this spectacular NH summer weather, when I ran into a fellow who absolutely hated lawyers. I've seen him around town, but we've never talked before, and he couldn't wait to tell me how he felt. I figured he must...
Running from a Deadly Accident that Caused Serious Harm
This crash involving an SUV and two other vehicles resulted in three people being seriously injured. One person never made it home that day. “This is one of those accidents that seem to come out of nowhere and leave the victims wondering what hit them,” said Charlie...
Mental Trauma from Burns and Scars
Burns and scarring are not the only things that happen when someone is gravely injured in an accident. The mental trauma can be ferocious. “The kind of pain people who have been burned endure is beyond comprehension for most people. While many see the visible scars,...
Legal training— for what it’s worth.
The other day I was having an argument with another professional who was not in the legal profession. Upon reflection, I was struck by how helpful it was to have legal training---- in that moment in time. The ability to cut to the heart of the matter and destroy the...
Is a Medical Emergency an Excuse in a Bus Crash?
This unusual case has many twists and turns. The bottom line is whether or not a sudden medical emergency is a defense for wrongful death. I’ve been practicing personal injury law in New Hampshire for over 27 years, and I’ve seen a lot of interesting cases and a lot...
Narcotics and Cars Don’t Mix
Why people think that taking narcotics and driving is safe is unbelievable. This case is a clear example of the deadly consequences of mixing narcotics and cars. Being a New Hampshire personal injury attorney, I often have the chance to read about other cases that...
Tonight I drink for Ireland
Last week on St Patrick's Day, March 17, I was visiting Fredericksburg, Virginia, and to my pleasant surprise I found a store owned by folks from Ireland selling Irish stuff. I love those kind of places, and sure enough, I got talking with those folks. It's...
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