Understanding Injury Law in New Hampshire

At the law firm of Rich Chamberlain, it is our belief that the more our clients know about injury law and how these laws may affect their cases, the better they can protect the rights of themselves and their families. Injury laws vary state by state, so it is important that you understand the specific laws that govern injury cases in your state. To help our New Hampshire injury clients, the Portsmouth law office of Rich Chamberlain explains some of New Hampshire’s injury laws.

Definitions from New Hampshire Injury Laws

Negligence: Negligence refers to the careless or criminal behavior of another that causes damage or injury to you. Additionally, if someone is found to have had a duty to act carefully and failed to do so, resulting in injury, they can be found to have acted negligently. Under New Hampshire law, you can file a claim for compensation if you have been affected by the negligence of another.

Partial Liability: Even if you are found to be partially responsible for injuries you have sustained, New Hampshire law allows you to seek compensation for partial liability. The other party may be found to be liable for a portion of your damages that were caused by their negligence or carelessness. This law is referred to as comparative negligence, and the percentage of responsibility assigned to each party varies case by case.

Statute of Limitations: Like most states, New Hampshire has laws governing how long an accident victim has to file a claim for compensation. This law, referred to as the statute of limitations, is aimed to motivate victims to file prompt claims when their memory of the incident is still fresh, and prevent potential defendants from having to worry about a lawsuit for an accident that occurred years earlier. In New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for injury cases is three years.

Injury laws are constantly undergoing revision and reform. An injury attorney can help explain the laws that apply to your circumstances and case, and how they may affect you.

The law firm of Rich Chamberlain urges their clients to ask questions and seek as much information about their case as possible. We offer free consultations to the victims of accidents and injuries in the Portsmouth area.

To schedule a consultation with an injury attorney in New Hampshire, call 1-603-766-4919 or use our quick contact form.