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...
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Charlie Donahue had too much ‘street smarts’ to be a ‘street lawyer’
Keene Sentinel Article by John McGauley Charlie Donahue is a storyteller, and a good one, so fitting for one of the Monadnock Region's best-known attorneys. With a Boston accent that can chew through wood, a charming smile, hearty handshake and a shock of...
April Product Recalls Reported by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Below you will find a list of products recalled within the month of April. All of these products pose a health and personal injury risk such as burn injuries, poisoning, choking/strangulation hazards, and wrongful death. It is very important to frequently check the...
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...
Jurors Care
A few days ago I was approached by a fellow at the recycling center. He told me he was a juror in a trial I had years ago. It only took a few seconds before we were reminiscing about the case. He wanted to know how my client was doing. After all these years— 25 years...
Should I speak with the other driver’s insurance company?
Be very careful. You recently were involved in an auto accident, at no fault of your own, because the other driver was drunk driving, distracted while driving, impaired driving, or simply negligently driving. No matter the reason for the car crash, or how obviously at...
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...
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