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Your Wilton 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.
If you are reading this after an accident in Wilton, you are probably tired, sore and unsure whom to trust. That is normal. A few rules learned early can keep you from making choices that are hard to undo.
NeedAnAttorney.net is a matching service. It does not give legal advice about your case. What follows is general information about New Hampshire injury law, taken from the text of the statutes, so you know which questions to ask. The form at the top of the page connects you with an attorney when you are ready.
Before You Hire: Questions For A Wilton Attorney
A short list of questions can sort out who is right for you:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is three years (RSA 508:4, I).
- Limits on damages. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in New Hampshire.
- 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 people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- Fees and costs. Ask what the fee is, when it is paid, and which expenses are deducted from a settlement.
Kinds of Injury Claims
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
If a driver hit you while you were on foot or on a bike, note exactly where it happened, what the signals and lighting were like, and who saw it. Ask the people who stopped to leave their names and numbers.
Falls and unsafe property
Falls on someone else’s property usually depend on what the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Photograph the spot before it changes, report the fall in writing, and keep the shoes you were wearing.
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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When You Were Partly At Fault
Fault is divided by percentage in New Hampshire, and the dividing line sits at fifty percent. The source is RSA 507:7-d.
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 press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
What An Award Can Include
The value of an injury claim in New Hampshire depends on what the evidence shows. How fault is assigned can also change the amount.
Keep every bill and record, because they carry the claim.
How Long You Have To File
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). The type of claim decides the date, so do not wait.
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.
Courts and Hospitals Near Wilton
Hillsborough County is the county the Census Bureau assigns to Wilton. Hillsborough County’s South (Southern District) superior court is listed 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. In Hillsborough County, the state trauma list shows Catholic Medical Center in Manchester 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.
Ask every provider for your full records and an itemized bill, and keep a running list of appointments. A transfer between hospitals leaves two sets of records, so request both.
How To Begin Your Wilton Claim
The form at the top of this page is the starting point. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in New Hampshire. It costs nothing to use and does not commit you to anything.
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
Will a limit on damages reduce my claim?
Ask an attorney whether any rule limits the amount for your kind of claim; the facts and the records drive the number. Medical bills and lost income are handled separately from pain and suffering. An attorney can tell you which rules apply to your facts.
What coverage must a driver near Wilton have?
Possibly none: New Hampshire does not generally require liability insurance (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.
What documents should I keep after an injury?
Keep your medical records and itemized bills. Add photographs of the scene and of your injuries. Pay stubs that show missed work, repair estimates and every letter or email from an insurer belong in the folder too.
What if the other insurer calls me?
You can decline a recorded statement until you have advice. Keep it short and take the adjuster’s name and claim number. Nothing you say can be taken back, so take your time.
Is there a notice requirement for a claim against a city or county?
Special rules may apply. Special claim or notice steps can apply (RSA 507-B:7, I and RSA 541-B:14, IV). The rules for public bodies differ from the rules for private parties. Do not wait to ask.
How soon can an injury claim settle?
That depends on the injury and how the insurer responds. Settlement usually comes after the extent of your injury is known. Court dates add months.
What is the deadline to sue for an injury in Wilton?
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.
What happens to my claim if I share some of the fault?
New Hampshire answers this directly. 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 blame is assigned matters. Keep notes about how the injury happened.
Injury Attorney Pages For Other New Hampshire Communities
If your injury happened outside Wilton, one of these pages may fit better.
