Liability waivers Liability waivers – also known as liability releases or “exculpatory contracts” – are almost omnipresent these days. They’re tucked into sign-up forms, on permission slips, in fine print on the backs of tickets, and in the “terms and conditions” on our favorite websites. As explained in a previous…
Approximately 5.4 million people live with paralysis across the United States. The majority of these cases are caused by illnesses such as strokes and multiple sclerosis. However, traumatic spinal cord injuries cause approximately 27% of paralyses. It is estimated that 38% of spinal cord injuries are caused by motor vehicle…
A personal injury plaintiff (i.e., someone injured by another person’s negligence) will have three basic categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. And as explained in a previous blog, damages for pain and suffering are typically related to the amount of medical bills a person has…
Sexual Harassment in the workplace has recently been the focus of intense media attention. Sexual misconduct allegations against a number of prominent politicians and celebrities, propelled by the rise of the “#MeToo” social media movement, has generated significant workplace questions and concerns in New Hampshire for employers and employees. Some…
Attorney Jack White recently presented at a New Hampshire Association of Justice seminar entitled “Mediation: Winning Without Trying.” The presentation was part of NHAJ’s annual personal injury fall forum. Attorney White’s remarks focused on the use of a live witness as a strategic tool in personal injury mediations. The New…
Around 2.5 million people in the United States are injured in car crashes every year, including 30,000 fatalities. New Hampshire generally sees over 100 car accident deaths per year. Many car accidents are caused by rear-end collisions. It is estimated that there are 1.7 million rear-end collisions per year in…
Horseback riding and other equestrian activities are popular in the New Hampshire, as they are in most areas of the United States. A recent study estimates that equine-related business in the United States is a $102 billion industry. Equestrian sports can be an enjoyable and fulfilling pursuit. However, horseback riding…
Burns are some of the most serious and painful injuries to sustain. We typically think of burns as being caused by fires. However, burns can also be caused by liquids, electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Burns are grouped into four classifications. First degree burns are also known as “superficial” burns, meaning…
For most of us, the death of a loved one is the most difficult thing imaginable. On an emotional level, there is a deep and irreplaceable void. And from a practical perspective, a death in the family can have a major impact on a family’s financial well-being and support structure.…
Nashua Client Wonders: Can I Recover Damages for Pain and Suffering? One of the most elusive concepts in personal injury law is “pain and suffering.” Typically, a victim of negligence will have three basic categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The first two are self-explanatory…