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The short answer. In New Hampshire most injury claims must be filed within three years (RSA 508:4, I). The trial court for Rockingham County sits in Brentwood, at Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Salem was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
A quick note on what this page is: general information about New Hampshire injury law, written from the statutes, from a matching service that does not practice law. It is meant to help you ask good questions, not to decide your case.
What To Ask Before You Choose An Attorney In Salem
Bring these to your first call, whoever it is with:
- If you were partly to blame. Ask what happens to your award if a jury finds you share the blame (RSA 507:7-d).
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is three years (RSA 508:4, I).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in New Hampshire.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
Injury Claims People Ask About
Vehicle crashes
After a crash, see a doctor even if you feel fine, since some injuries show up later. Take photographs of the cars, the road and any injuries, get the other driver’s insurance details, and save every repair estimate.
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries
Walkers and cyclists hurt by a vehicle should write down the location, the time of day, the lighting and the signals as soon as they can. Witnesses who stopped are valuable, so ask for their contact details before they leave.
Falls and unsafe property
Wet floors, icy steps and broken railings cause injuries that turn on how long the hazard existed and who was responsible for it. Photograph the hazard as soon as you can and report the fall to whoever runs the property.
Wrongful death
When a death is caused by someone else’s wrongful act or neglect, the claim works differently from an injury claim. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules in New Hampshire; ask an attorney which deadline applies. You do not have to sort this out alone or quickly; an attorney can explain who is allowed to act and what the dates are.
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Your Own Share Of The Blame
A person who is fifty percent at fault or less can still recover in New Hampshire. RSA 507:7-d sets the rule.
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (RSA 507:7-d). Photographs, witness names and medical records help show where the fault lies.
What The Law Says About Damages
In an ordinary injury claim in New Hampshire, the amount depends on the facts of the claim. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
Ask an attorney which rules, if any, reach your case.
When The Clock Starts And Stops
A lawsuit for most injuries in New Hampshire must be started within three years (RSA 508:4, I). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (RSA 508:8).
A claim against a government body usually has its own claim or notice steps that must be followed before you sue, so ask early (RSA 507-B:7, I and RSA 541-B:14, IV). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Minimum Coverage And Your Claim
Many drivers in New Hampshire carry insurance, but the state does not generally require it. When proof of financial responsibility is required, the amounts are $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $25,000 for property damage (RSA 259:61, I and RSA 264:20).
Those figures are floors, not a measure of what your claim is worth. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that might apply.
The Court and Hospitals Behind a Salem Claim
Salem lies in Rockingham County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. The New Hampshire court directory lists the superior court for Rockingham County in Brentwood, at Rockingham County Courthouse, 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833. The state trauma list names Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, in Rockingham County as well, as a Level II trauma center. The state trauma list names Parkland Medical Center in Derry, in Rockingham County as well, as a Level III trauma center. In Rockingham County, the state trauma list shows Exeter Hospital in Exeter as a Level III trauma center.
Keep copies of everything the hospital or clinic gives you, ask for an itemized bill, and note each appointment as it happens. If you moved between facilities, collect the records from each one.
Beginning Your Case Review In Salem
Use the form at the top of the page to tell us what happened. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in New Hampshire. There is no charge to submit it, and submitting it does not hire anyone.
Before the first call, collect the basics: the date, the place, names of witnesses, your medical visits and your missed work. A single folder for bills, letters and photographs saves time later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I talk to the other side’s insurance company?
You may speak with them, but you do not have to give a recorded statement right away. A polite request to wait until you have talked to someone about your options is fine. Early offers can be low, so wait until treatment is clear.
Is a claim against a public agency handled differently?
It can be. Special claim or notice steps can apply (RSA 507-B:7, I and RSA 541-B:14, IV). Skipping a required notice step can end a claim. An early start protects your rights.
Is a local attorney better for a case in Salem?
It can make things easier. An attorney who works near Salem knows the local courts and providers. The form on this page matches you with an attorney who takes cases in the area.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Salem?
Three years for most injury claims (RSA 508:4, I). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (RSA 508:8). Write down the date of the injury now.
If I was partly responsible, can I still recover something?
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (RSA 507:7-d). Insurers often raise this point first. An attorney can explain how the rule fits your facts.
Is there a limit on damages for an injury in New Hampshire?
It depends on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects, and an attorney can tell you whether any rule limits the amount. How fault is assigned can also change the amount. Lasting effects and missed work are part of what is proved.
What are the minimum auto insurance limits in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not generally require it, but the proof of financial responsibility amounts are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage (RSA 259:61, I and RSA 264:20). Several policies can apply to one crash. Before you accept a payment, check for every policy that may apply.
Which papers should I hold on to after a crash?
Keep your medical records and itemized bills. Include any police or incident report number. Also save the report number if there is one, proof of lost work and all insurer letters.
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