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Suffering a serious injury can upend your entire life. Perhaps you were commuting to work, eating at a restaurant, or just walking down the street in your neighborhood. Now, you’re suddenly facing hefty medical expenses, physical pain, missed time at work, and maybe even partial or total disability.
At RP Legal Group, we help injured people like you connect with qualified local personal injury lawyers. Whether you were involved in a car accident or fell in an icy parking lot, our team can help you pursue financial compensation for your injuries.
RP Legal Group works with a network of knowledgeable accident attorneys across New Hampshire, including the following locations:
- Rockingham County-Strafford County
- Manchester-Nashua
- Concord
- Dover
- Rochester
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Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
To file a personal injury lawsuit, your injury must be due to someone else’s negligence. In a legal context, negligence describes the failure to act with a reasonable level of care. Examples of negligent parties could include the following:
- A trucker driving under the influence or while distracted
- A doctor who did not follow the recognized standard of patient care
- A store that failed to warn customers of known dangerous conditions (like broken stairs or wet floors)
If any of the following caused your injuries, contact RP Legal Group to discuss a potential claim:
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Bicycle accidents
- Workplace incidents
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Medical malpractice
- Dog attacks
- Defective products
- Construction accidents
What If I Was Partly at Fault?
Accidents are rarely black and white. In instances of shared fault, New Hampshire law still allows you to qualify for compensation — as long as you weren’t more at fault than the other party. Under this modified comparative negligence system, your total compensation will drop in proportion to your fault. For example, if you were 20% to blame, you would only qualify to collect 80% of the award.
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What Evidence Do I Need for a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
All legal cases hinge on the quality of the evidence you have to prove your claim. In personal injury cases, you must show that the defendant wasn’t sufficiently careful and that their behavior contributed to your injuries. You must also demonstrate that you experienced financial, physical, and/or emotional losses due to the accident.
To prove these elements, personal injury cases often present the following kinds of evidence.
- Police and incident reports: If law enforcement came to the scene, their report should document the details of your accident. An incident report can serve the same purpose if you were hurt in a store, restaurant, or other establishment.
- Photos and videos: If you’re not too badly hurt in an accident, you can take photos and video footage to show what happened. After the accident, an attorney can help you track down surveillance footage, dash cam video, or other visual evidence.
- Employment documents: Paystubs, communication with your employer, and tax returns can help prove that you missed work, had to change jobs, or earned a reduced salary because of your injuries.
- Medical records: Medical records include ambulance bills, hospital invoices, pharmacy receipts, and anything else that proves the nature or costs of your injuries.
- Eyewitness testimony: Eyewitnesses can testify to various aspects of your case, from what happened in a crash to what conditions they observed before the accident.
- Safety reports: Safety records can help establish negligence when a business is involved in an accident. Examples include truck driver logs, construction contractor inspection reports, and vehicle maintenance records.
- Expert testimony: Sometimes, judges and juries need industry insiders to explain complicated aspects of an accident or an injury. Your New Hampshire personal injury lawyer can help locate expert witnesses to support your case.
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What Compensation Can I Seek?
Legally speaking, “damages” describes the financial compensation courts can award for your losses. In New Hampshire, plaintiffs may seek the following damages:
- Economic damages: This category refers to the monetary losses associated with your accident. Economic damages include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, and reduced earning capacity.
- General damages: This category describes the non-economic consequences of your accident. While these damages are more difficult to quantify, they often substantially impact your quality of life. They include physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of companionship.
Unlike many states, New Hampshire does not allow for punitive damages. Instead, courts can award “enhanced compensatory damages” to punish at-fault parties who act out of malice or hatred (rather than simple negligence).
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FAQs
1. How much does it cost to file an accident lawsuit in New Hampshire?
The cost of filing an accident lawsuit in New Hampshire varies by case but typically includes filing fees, administrative costs, and legal fees. Many personal injury attorneys charge on a contingency basis, which means they will collect a percentage of your final compensation amount.
2. Is the owner liable if a dog bites me in New Hampshire?
Yes, the owner is liable if a dog bites you in New Hampshire — even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. This differs from the law in many other states, which protect owners who had no reason to believe their dog was dangerous.
3. What is the statute of limitations in New Hampshire?
The statute of limitations in New Hampshire (Chapter 508, § 508.4) is three years for most personal injury lawsuits. However, certain cases have different deadlines, such as medical malpractice claims and injured minors. A New Hampshire personal injury lawyer can help you understand the deadline in your case.
4. How do I find out if an attorney is licensed in New Hampshire?
To find out if an attorney is licensed in New Hampshire, contact the New Hampshire Bar Association.
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