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Happy Thanksgiving From Everyone at Seufert Law
Employees at Seufert Law Office wish each and every one of you a Blessed Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has been a U.S. holiday every November since Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a day of “Thanksgiving and praise” in 1863. Many states also observe the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday to create the much anticipated long Thanksgiving weekend. Because Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, it is observed by all levels of government, schools, public offices and most businesses. Families generally gather together for a turkey dinner...Read More
Workers’ Comp and Other Benefits After a Job Accident
According to the National Safety Council, every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. The most common types of workplace injuries are caused from overexertion, contact with objects or equipment and falls, trips or slips.
Autumn Driving Can Be Challenging – Beware of the Moose
Autumn Driving Can Be Challenging-Beware of the Moose Cooler temperatures, vivid foliage, and shorter days signal the arrival of autumn, a season that challenges drivers in unique ways. Fall weather can be unpredictable. In many areas of the country, sun, rain, fog, frost, ice, and snow are all part of the mix. Diminishing daylight equates to more nighttime driving and associated visibility issues. Fallen leaves can obscure traffic markings and hide potholes. Wet leaves can be as slick as ice....Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer … it’s a scary thought and all too many women assume that it won’t happen to them. Fact is though, every ten minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. So, don’t be ignorant, during breast cancer awareness month 2018 go for a medical checkup, it might save your life. Early signs of breast cancer can be a lump in a breast, a painful breast or armpit, or a discharge from the nipple. Even if...Read More
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week Why does the Fire Department block lanes of traffic at an auto accident? The Fire Department will often block one or more lanes at the scene of an auto accident to provide room for the fire personnel to respond to the emergency. The extra space helps to keep the fire personnel safe from other traffic hazards. What should I do if I smell gas in my house? You should evacuate your family and pets from the house....Read More
What’s the Process of a Criminal Law Trial in New Hampshire?
A criminal trial usually begins with an arrest. That arrest must be based on probable cause. If a police officer makes an arrest, the charge will be prosecuted in either district or superior court, depending on the nature of the charge.
How a Criminal Case Travels Through the Courts
A criminal case usually, but not always, begins with an arrest. If you are arrested, your first court date and the location of that court will be on your bail paperwork. That date is your arraignment date. An arraignment is when the State formally notifies you of the charges against you. Those charges may be different than those listed on your bail paperwork. That is because the prosecutor will look at the file and make the final determination as to...Read More
Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident in New Hampshire
An auto accident can be a painful and confusing process and cause a grave amount of damages– both vehicular and medical in nature. Many people are at a loss of what to do after and during a car crash.
Filing for Bankruptcy and What You Should Know About Student Loans
If you’re reading this, you’re probably considering applying for bankruptcy or going through it. While this is a difficult time, it’s necessary to know all of the details. Some things cannot be discharged under bankruptcy, including most domestic support obligations (divorce stuff), some income tax payments and some injury suits. However, sometimes student loan debt can be discharged, but not easily. Here are some things you should know about student loan debt and bankruptcy.
Franklin Set for Transformation
Franklin Set for Transformation from the Laconia Daily Sun — The Three Rivers City is poised for an economic revival through two major projects that will answer a longstanding need: attracting outsiders. PermaCity Life and Mill City Park have generated excitement and, more importantly, investment in the state’s smallest city. “The city a while ago recognized that we need to increase our tax base in some way, through economic development,” said City Manager Judie Milner. “But our economic base can’t support...Read More