I Was in a Car Accident While Using Uber – Now What?
When you hop into an Uber, the last thing on your mind is being involved in a car accident. However, rideshare accidents do happen, and as rideshare apps continue to grow in popularity, so does the likelihood of being in one while using their services. If you’ve recently found yourself in the unfortunate situation of being involved in […]
DWI Blood Test in New Hampshire
If you are arrested on a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge in New Hampshire — sometimes called driving under the influence (DUI) — then you can expect that law enforcement officers will offer you to submit to a chemical test or tests and potentially additional physical tests. Although breathalyzer tests are available, many law enforcement officers in New Hampshire prefer to […]
Want to appeal a court decision? Don’t miss this important step.
Not all trials are successful. Sometimes a judge excludes a piece of evidence that you wanted to introduce. Other times a judge may interpret a statute or case law in a manner that is different than what you understand. The result can be a final order that is not what you wanted. Fortunately, there is […]
Jogger Injured by Cow Could Have a Personal Injury Claim
The recent events in West Farmington, ME, while odd, is not an uncommon occurrence in rural areas. According to police, on March 31, a woman was heading onto a local trail for a run when a cow charged at her, lifting her up off the ground with its horns. The woman was able to escape but […]
Modifications of Property Divisions
Under New Hampshire law, the general rule is that a divorce decree’s property division is final and cannot be subsequently modified by a court. This is true even if there has been a change of circumstances that renders the property division unfair or unjust (such as a dramatic change in the value of an investment or a […]
Most Dangerous Types of Truck Accidents
Large commercial trucks are a common but dangerous presence on the roads. Tens of thousands of truck-related deaths and injuries occur each year in the United States. These incidents are often the result of the vehicle’s size, unsecured cargo, and inadequate safety protocols. Why do these commercial vehicle crashes continue to happen so often and […]
The Perils of Private Child Support Modifications
Child support orders are court orders. As such, parties cannot enter private agreements to modify those orders. Any private agreement to modify must be approved by the court to be effective. Failure to do so can have significant consequences. In the recent case of Borelli, the parties were divorced in 2014. At the time of […]
Domestic Violence & Abusive Behavior Directed at Third Parties
By Andrew Piela In many domestic violence situations, the accused does not always focus their abusive conduct on the victim. Instead, the abusive conduct may be directed at third persons, such as another household member or even a pet. The question that is often raised is whether conduct that is directed toward a third person […]
Attorney Stephanie Annunziata elected partner; Attorney Crystal Maldonado joins firm as partner
Shaheen & Gordon is proud to announce the promotion of Attorney Stephanie Annunziata to partner and the hiring of Attorney Crystal Maldonado. Annunziata is based out of the firm’s Concord office while Maldonado is based out of Manchester. Annunziata joined Shaheen & Gordon in 2016. Her practice is dedicated to navigating families through conflict before the Family and Probate Courts. She […]
What Constitutes a Felony DWI in New Hampshire?
If you are pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of drunk driving in New Hampshire, you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). However, the charge that you face could be a misdemeanor DWI or a felony DWI, which are more serious in terms of accusations and potential penalties. What does it […]
