- DUI/DWISome of the most important traffic safety laws apply equally to bicyclists and motorists. For example, driving under the influence is a crime for both. New Hampshire is one of the few states that includes bicycles in the definition of “vehicle” in its DUI statute. This is a more serious issue than many imagine: nationwide, about 22% of those killed in bicycle accidents were legally intoxicated.
- Wrongful DeathHowever, there are other differences as well. For example, the available damages in a wrongful death claim may differ. And, the legal standard for proving liability is slightly different.
- Traffic ViolationsSo, for example, a driver who rear-ended your car because they were speeding or who veered across the center line because they were under the influence of alcohol would typically be at least partly responsible. That’s because all New Hampshire drivers have a duty to follow traffic safety laws and exercise care not to harm others on the road.
- Workers CompensationSecuring the workers’ compensation benefits you need after a traumatic brain injury can be complicated for a number of reasons. First, the extent of the injury and the likelihood that it is permanent can be difficult to determine. Because new symptoms often emerge overtime, it can be a mistake to settle a TBI related workers compensation claim too quickly.
- Premises Liability“Premises liability” is the legal term for the responsibility a person or company bears if someone else is injured on its property.
- Property DamageAnother study, in which researchers were able to examine video of drivers in the few minutes leading up to their accidents, concluded that 9.5% of all traffic crashes involve drowsiness. That’s a lot of death, serious injury, and property damage simply because drivers don’t make the responsible decision to get off the road when they are too tired to operate a vehicle safely.
- Personal InjuryEvery car accident case is different, so you shouldn’t use this content as a substitute for legal advice. This information is to give you a general idea of what to expect and how personal injury law works in New Hampshire.
- Medical MalpracticeFor example, in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the statute of limitations for most injury cases is three years. But, in the case of an event such as a car accident, that three-year period starts to run when the accident occurs. For a medical malpractice claim, the three years doesn’t begin until the injury is discovered, which may be immediately after the malpractice occurs or may be months or years later.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesWhile it’s particularly important to avoid the mistakes listed above when you don’t know what to expect from a dog, it’s important to note that dogs you know and love can still be dangerous. In fact, most of the more than 4.5 million dog bites each year are inflicted by the family dog or a friend or neighbor’s dog.
- Slip and Fall InjurySlip and fall accidents happen in many different ways, sometimes through the victim’s own carelessness or inattention. However, slip and fall injuries often result from negligent property maintenance or inadequate warnings. Some common scenarios that lead to slip and fall lawsuits include...
- Tax LawHowever, a broken bone can occur in almost any environment. For example, in the same year referenced above, 40 legal industry workers lost work time due to fractures that occurred on the job. So did 50 people working in the accounting and tax preparation industry and another 70 in call centers.