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Your Merrimack Personal Injury Attorney
The short answer. In New Hampshire most injury claims must be filed within three years (RSA 508:4, I). The trial court for Hillsborough County sits in Nashua, at 30 Spring Street, Nashua, NH 03060. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
After an injury, ordinary life gets heavy. There are appointments to keep, bills arriving, and a claim that nobody explained to you. If another person’s carelessness hurt you in Merrimack, it is reasonable to want a clear picture before you decide anything.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from New Hampshire’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Questions To Ask A Merrimack Injury Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (RSA 507:7-d).
- The deadline. Ask the attorney to name the exact last day to file for your claim. The general limit for injury claims in New Hampshire is three years (RSA 508:4, I).
- Limits on damages. 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.
- Who will work on it. Ask who handles your file day to day and how fast messages are answered.
Common Kinds of Injury Claims
Vehicle crashes
Vehicle injuries start with the same few steps: medical care first, then photographs of the scene, names and numbers of anyone who saw it, the other driver’s insurance information and any estimates for repairs.
Pedestrian and bicycle injuries
A collision on foot or on a bicycle is easy to dispute afterward. Record where it happened, what the road and signals were like, and who saw it, and keep any damaged clothing, helmet or equipment.
Falls and unsafe property
Slips, trips and falls come from spills, uneven surfaces, poor lighting and broken stairs. What matters is who controlled the place and how long the problem was there, so document the hazard and tell the owner or manager promptly.
Wrongful death
If a loved one died because of another person’s wrongful act or omission, a different set of rules applies. A wrongful death claim follows its own rules in New Hampshire; ask an attorney which deadline applies. It is a heavy time to make decisions, and an attorney can explain the process at your pace.
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How Fault Is Divided
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.
Limits On What You Can Recover
The value of an injury claim in New Hampshire depends on what the evidence shows. What you can recover turns on the bills, the missed work and the lasting effects.
The facts of your claim drive the amount.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
Most injury claims in New Hampshire must be filed within three years (RSA 508:4, I). A child may have more time, and a few other limited situations extend the period too (RSA 508:8).
If a government body may be responsible, the steps can differ (RSA 507-B:7, I and RSA 541-B:14, IV). Write down the date of the injury now so the count is never in doubt.
What Auto Policies Must Cover
A driver in New Hampshire may have no liability insurance at all, and the state sets proof of financial responsibility amounts of $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).
Ask your attorney early whether any policy, yours included, may apply to your crash. Keep whatever insurance details the other driver gives you at the scene.
Local Courts and Hospitals in Merrimack
Merrimack lies in Hillsborough County, according to Census Bureau place and county names. The New Hampshire court directory lists the South (Southern District) superior court for Hillsborough County in Nashua, at 30 Spring Street, Nashua, NH 03060. In Hillsborough County, the state trauma list shows Elliot Hospital in Manchester as a Level II trauma center. Another facility on the state trauma list, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, is also in Hillsborough County; it is listed as a Level III trauma center. Another facility on the state trauma list, Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, is also in Hillsborough County; it is listed as a Level III trauma center.
Whichever provider treated you, request your complete records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every appointment. If you were transferred to another hospital, ask for the paperwork from both ends of the transfer.
Reaching Out For Help In Merrimack
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.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I save for my claim?
Hold on to your medical bills and records. Take photographs of the injuries and of where it happened. Pay records, repair estimates and insurer emails should go in the same place.
What should I say to an adjuster who calls?
You can decline a recorded statement until you have advice. Stick to simple facts and avoid guessing about fault or injuries. Do not sign a release until you know the full cost of your injuries.
Can I sue a government body for an injury in New Hampshire?
Sometimes, with special steps. Special claim or notice steps can apply (RSA 507-B:7, I and RSA 541-B:14, IV). Different entities can have different steps. Keep every letter you receive from a public agency.
Where do I start after an injury?
Seek medical attention before anything else. Report what happened to the police or the property owner as appropriate. Photograph the scene and your injuries, and write down what happened while you remember it.
How long do I have to file an injury lawsuit in New Hampshire?
For most injury claims, three years (RSA 508:4, I). Children and some other limited situations can have more time (RSA 508:8). An early start protects the evidence.
Does New Hampshire bar me from recovering if I share the blame?
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). How the facts are described matters from the start. Details from the day of the accident can matter.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in New Hampshire?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
What if the other driver has only the minimum coverage?
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). A crash with several injured people can use up limits quickly. It helps to learn early what other coverage may exist.
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