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The Bard
William Shakespeare, a towering figure in English language and literature, was born in April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. When William was 5, his father was accused of illegal money lending and wool dealing by monarchical informants. His father’s subsequent decade-long legal troubles precipitated the family’s fall in economic and social circles. Power, class, and the monarchy sound like pillars for some compelling theater productions. At age 18, William was one-half of a shotgun wedding to 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. They welcomed...Read More
Keeping It Secret – Non Disclosure Agreement
A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract between two or more parties by which they agree to not disclose certain confidential information about their personal injury case. NDAs are optional and negotiated as part of a settlement. Some NDAs may simply keep the terms of a settlement agreement confidential. Others may go further and also prohibit disclosure of any details related to the negligence/wrongdoing — in some cases, they even prohibit affirmation that a settlement was reached. Most NDAs apply...Read More
E-Bikes, E-Scooters and such – It’s a Hodgepodge Out There
In recent years, the surge of e-scooters, e-bikes, e-skateboards, golf carts, ATVs, mopeds, and more on them on our sidewalks and roadways can make one’s head spin. Naturally, accidents and injuries have risen too. In some cases, infrastructure has failed to keep up with technology (e.g., bike lanes). In addition, laws/regulations may be lagging or are ignored. Take electric scooters, or e-bikes, for instance. They’re great for traveling short distances, running errands, or even serving as commutes to work. Many...Read More
Vehicular Accidents and Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord serves as the central conduit for the body’s muscular system, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body, like a super highway for the body. Injuries to this critical structure can result in profound consequences. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries, responsible for over 40 percent of cases. High-impact collisions may fracture, dislocate, crush, or compress one or more vertebrae, and bone fragments can lacerate spinal tissue, resulting in...Read More
Credit Cards, Cancellations, and FICO Scores
Sometimes, there are good reasons for closing a credit card account. You may have too many and want to simplify your life. Credit cards you never use are easier to lose track of. If one is lost or stolen, you’ll kick yourself for the frustration you could have spared yourself had you cancelled it. But before closing that account, familiarize yourself with the possible effects on your credit score. Your debt-to-available-credit ratio makes up 30 percent of your FICO score...Read More
Rear-End Collisions Can Be Trickier than they Appear
If you are hit from behind by another driver, whether at high speed or low speed, injury potential abounds. What can be problematic about some rear-end collisions is that a person may not immediately feel pain or show any symptoms of bodily damage. It might be days, sometimes longer, before the effects are felt. Whiplash injuries are prevalent in rear-end collisions. The body jerks forward upon impact, and the head and neck violently snap backward and then “whip” forward, damaging...Read More
UM/UIM Coverage Safety Net
While most all States require drivers to carry auto insurance, a recent study conducted by the Insurance Research Council found 15% of drivers on the nation’s roadways were uninsured; another 18% were underinsured. That’s why having good auto insurance coverage, which in NH includes uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage is so valuable. In essence, your auto insurance company stands in for the uninsured/underinsured at-fault driver to compensate you for the harm you’ve suffered. UM/UIM coverage in NH has to be reciprocal with...Read More
Small-Town America
Norman Rockwell, born February 3, 1894, was meant to be an artist. Before exiting his teenage years, he had already built quite a resume: first commission for a set of Christmas cards, age 16; children’s book illustrator, age 18; art editor for Boys’ Life magazine, age 19. The term “struggling artist” was foreign to Rockwell. Rockwell tried enlisting in the Navy in 1918 for WWI service. Tall and lanky, he was deemed underweight and was rejected. He “fattened up” on...Read More
No Need to Hurry a Settlement after an Accident
Insurance adjusters are often quick in pushing for a settlement in a car crash case. It saves the insurance company work, not to mention potentially a lot of money. It might seem tempting to the injured party, quick money, no real claims process or vetting. What could be the harm in that, just sign here and we’ll get you a check? Plenty. To get the compensation you may deserve, wait for a full investigation of your accident. Having all the...Read More