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Motorcycle Accidents, Severe Leg Injury

Our client, a 52 year old male, was traveling on I-93 North when he was struck by a motor vehicle attempting to make an improper U-turn. He was airlifted to a Boston hospital for emergency medical attention for his injuries, which included a severe fracture and laceration of his leg. He received medical care which consisted of multiple surgeries, physical therapy, rehabilitation and wound management. His injury resulted in a permanent disability. The case settled before suit for a confidential amount of money above two million dollars ($2,000,000).

Motorcycle Accidents, Road Rash

Our client, a 36 year old male firefighter, was lawfully operating his motorcycle when he was cut off by another vehicle. He swerved to avoid hitting the vehicle, and in so doing, was thrown off his motorcycle and violently crashed to the ground. Fortunately, he broke no bones but, he did sustain severe road rash on his right lower leg. A lawsuit was filed, experts were hired to explain to the jury the cause of the collision and the damages sustained by our client. The case settled for a significant amount of money before the jury trial began and our client received compensation for the damage to his motorcycle, for his pain and suffering, his scarring, his lost wages, and enough money to hire a plastic surgeon to minimize the scarring to his leg.

Motorcycle Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client, a 45 year old male, was traveling through a busy intersection in Nashua, NH, when he was struck by a motor vehicle attempting to “beat the light”. The impact was so severe that our client was ejected from his motorcycle and hit the pavement approximately 20 feet further down the road. Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury and underwent more than eight (8) months of speech training and physical therapy. We were successful in recovering the maximum insurance policy limits from the other driver’s automobile insurance, and in addition, obtained additional compensation for our client directly from the at fault driver, above and beyond the limits of his insurance.

Motorcycle Accidents, Facial Injuries

Our client, a 42 year old female hairdresser was a passenger on a motorcycle being operated by her boyfriend. As a result of her boyfriend’s inattention, he drove off the roadway and she crashed violently to the ground. We successfully recovered for her full compensation for her injuries, as well as her lost wages.

Motorcycle Accidents, Severe Road Rash

Our client, a 20 year old college student was a passenger on a Suzuki motorcycle being driven by her boyfriend. Both driver and passenger were wearing shorts and flip flops and neither was wearing any safety gear, including long pants, leather jackets or helmets. The driver decided to attempt a wheelie and in so doing, ejected our client from the back of his motorcycle. She sustained significant road rash to her lower extremities including her right leg. After approximately one year, her road rash resolved, but she did require minor plastic surgery to minimize the discoloration. She settled for the full limit of her boyfriend’s $25,000 insurance policy. Our client did not have any underinsured motorist coverage of her own.

Motorcycle Accidents, Broken Ribs

Our client, a 60 year old maintenance supervisor was severely injured when his Vulcan motorcycle was struck broadside by an inattentive motorist. He sustained five broken ribs and a deep lung bruise. His injuries required very limited medical care and attention, but did require substantial amounts of bed rest. Our client settled his case for the full amount of the insurance limits available under the at-fault driver’s policy, which monies compensated him for the pain, suffering and lost wages he sustained as a result of the motorcycle collision.

Motorcycle Accidents, Non-Displaced Pelvis Fracture

Our client, an 18 year old physical trainer was thrown from his motorcycle, flipping over the handlebars and landing on the pavement, after a motorist failed to yield the right-of-way. He was transported by ambulance to a local medical facility and diagnosed as sustaining a non-displaced fractured pelvis. After his pelvis healed, our client received chiropractic care for his low back pain for approximately eight weeks. He settled his case prior to filing a lawsuit. His settlement not only included compensation for pain and suffering and his lost wages, but also paid for the damages to his motorcycle.

Motorcycle Accidents, Severe Neck Strain

On a clear and dry November day, our client was driving his motorcycle through the downtown area when an uninsured motorist failed to stop at a posted stop sign causing our client to swerve his motorcycle in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision. Our client was thrown off his motorcycle and to the ground. He sustained severe neck strain which prevented him from returning to his job at Anheuser-Busch, where he was employed as a warehouse manager. After approximately 16 weeks of physical therapy, his injuries completely resolved and he received a full and fair settlement from his own motorcycle insurance company because the driver who caused the collision carried no automobile insurance coverage.

Motorcycle Accidents, Post-Concussive Syndrome

Our client was driving his brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle when a motorist turned directly into the path of his travel, causing him to crash head-on into her car. He was propelled over the car, into the air and crashed violently to the pavement. He was rushed to the local emergency room for medical care and attention and was diagnosed as sustaining a minor closed head injury. As a result of his injury, he suffered from severe headaches for approximately 12 weeks. The subsequent diagnosis was post-concussive syndrome and minor closed head injury. He settled his motorcycle accident case with the at-fault driver, after filing a lawsuit, but before presenting his case to a jury. To this day, our client insists on always wearing a helmet when riding his motorcycle. Fortunately, his injuries did not cause any permanent or lasting damage.

New Hampshire Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Safety Helmet: Required by law under age 18
Eye Protection: Required by law unless you have windshield
Passenger Footrest: Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction: None
Helmet Speakers: No Restrictions
Yearly Safety Inspection: Inspections are Required
Side Mirrors: One side mirror is required by law
Radar Detector: No Restriction On Radar Detectors
Turn Signals: Required unless manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.
Muffler: Muffler is required
Maximum Sound Level: 106DBA at 20 inches from the exhaust pipe at a 45 degree angle
State Insurance Requirements: Over 18 – no insurance required, but you are still responsible for financial responsibility. Persons under 18 must show proof of insurance when applying for motorcycle license.
Handlebar Height: No higher than the shoulder level of the driver when in the seat or saddle.
Out Of State License Accepted: Yes
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane: Yes. Two motorcycles can share a Lane in New Hampshire
Lane Splitting: No Passing in same lane.

Off Road Motorcycle Laws

Eye Protection: Required under age 18
Minimum Operator Age: Under age 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult over 18
Certification: Required if over 12 year of age and not licensed
Operator License: Over 12 must have safety certificate or drivers license
Headlight: Required after sunset
Taillight: Required after sunset
Muffler: Required by law
Maximum Sound Level: 96dba at 20 inches
Spark Arrestor: Required by law
Registration Required by law
Vehicle Title: Not Required

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Featured Motorcycle Accident Client

Motorcycle Accidents, Facial Injuries

Our client, a 42 year old female hairdresser was a passenger on a motorcycle being operated by her boyfriend. As a result of her boyfriend’s inattention, he drove off the roadway and she crashed violently to the ground. We successfully recovered for her full compensation for her injuries, as well as her lost wages.

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