If you're the victim of an accident with a commercial vehicle, work with a nationally reputable authority on truck accident litigation.
Lawyer Michael Leizerman has a passion for helping clients and taking on trucking companies who operate under unsafe practices. Because of his extensive knowledge of truck accident litigation, Michael can determine the jurisdiction most beneficial to you, leading to greater rates of success and higher settlement amounts. As a lead trial lawyer to local counsel, Michael's strength is helping develop case strategy, leaning on his experience as a truck accident litigator that is recognized by the legal community across the United States. His position as an advocate for higher standards in trucking safety is epitomized by his authoring the three-volume treatise "AAJ's Truck Accident Litigation."
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A police cruiser responding to a reported burglary crashed with a dump truck in Lebanon, N.H., on Monday, April 16. According to WMUR.com, the police cruiser was traveling west on Route 4 with its emergency lights on when the eastbound … [Read more]
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I am honored that West Thompson—the world’s largest publisher of legal books—asked me to write this multi-volume book on truck accident law in 2004. I had already begun the project for my own reference. My book includes the federal regulations that are the same in each state for interstate tractor-trailer crashes, as well as state law that differs in areas, like whether there are monetary limits or “caps” in the lawsuit, whether you can receive punitive damages, and the varying technical requirements for filing a lawsuit.
I have handled cases across the country. I am licensed in several states, and have local counsel in many states who I trust and work with closely. Select your state to learn more:
New Hampshire boasts numerous highways that serve as transient routes for trucks transporting goods throughout the northeastern United States. Routes such as Interstate 89, Interstate 93 and Interstate 95, despite occupying relatively short spans within the state's boundaries, serve as major conduits for vehicles traveling the entire East Coast or to in-state centers such as Manchester, Nashua and Concord. Those traffic volumes lead to more than 500 truck-related accidents every year. If you've been injured in an accident with a commercial vehicle, Michael can help ensure that you are compensated fairly. He has dedicated his career to increasing trucking industry safety standards and to representing clients who are victims of unsafe commercial truck practices.
I regularly engage in continuing legal education presentations around the country, including the following events in or near New Hampshire:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Title 49, Parts 350-399) govern all vehicles engaged in interstate traffic.
There are some situations where a tractor-trailer or other commercial motor vehicle is involved in only intrastate travel. For example, an appliance store in Concord may own a truck that only makes in-state deliveries.
The New Hampshire Department of Public Safety has adopted Title 49, Parts 382, 383, 384, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, and 399 of the federal regulations.
For an overview of laws that affect trucks operating only in New Hampshire, visit our New Hampshire Trucking Laws page.
Your truck accident case may be larger than you think. My experience often enables me to maximize awards, well beyond what the co-counsel originally expected. My book Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, is considered the definitive work on handling truck accident cases. Contact me if you are seeking co-counsel on your case.
Fatal Truck Accidents: 10 per year
Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 516 per year
Accident Locales: 80%(Rural), 20%(Urban)
Carrier Fact: 50% of New Hampshire's truck accidents involve carriers whose principle place of business is not New Hampshire.
In 80% of New Hampshire's truck accidents, weather conditions were NOT a factor.
Interstate 89: I-89 spans the distance from Concord, New Hampshire to Highgate Springs, Vermont, connecting the rural areas between the two along the way, while also serving as a major link between Boston and Montreal. Its 60 miles in New Hampshire serve as the major route through the state's western part.
Interstate 93: From its southern limit in Canton, Massachusetts to its northern one in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, I-93 spends most of its time in New Hampshire. Its 131 New Hampshire miles include Salem, the Lake Winnipesaukee tourist region, the White Mountains, and the Great North Woods region.
Interstate 293: This 11-mile-long route forms a loop around Manchester.
Interstate 393: I-393 is a 4-mile spur route that extends from I-93 (see above).
Interstate 95: Spanning the distance from Florida to Maine, I-95 is the main Interstate highway on America's east coast. In the state of New Hampshire, the majority of I-95 (from the Massachusetts border to the Portsmouth Circle in Portsmouth) forms the Blue Star Turnpike or New Hampshire Turnpike.
