Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can My Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Claim in New Hampshire?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you might be thinking about your options for filing a personal injury claim to recover damages. However, if you had a medical condition or injury before the accident, you might be concerned that your pre-existing condition would prevent you from seeking compensation for your new… Read More »
New Hampshire Drivers Are Required to Clear Snow and Ice from Cars Under Jessica’s Law
Have you ever had to wake up earlier before work just to scrape snow and ice off the car windshield, before hitting the road? If you live in New Hampshire, you are familiar with that winter ritual more than anyone else. Law-abiding residents of New Hampshire perform this winter ritual not only because they… Read More »
New Hampshire’s Dram Shop Law: The Liability of Alcohol-Serving Establishments
Contrary to popular belief, the drunk driver who caused your car crash is not the only one who could be held liable for your damages. You may also be able to sue third parties under New Hampshire’s dram shop law. While impaired motorists who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol face criminal… Read More »
Who’s Liable When You Slip and Fall on Ice or Snow in New Hampshire?
Winter in New Hampshire can be absolutely brutal. Each winter, thousands of residents are injured in slip and fall accidents in New Hampshire. But who can be held liable for your injury when you slip and fall on ice or snow in New Hampshire? The answer depends on the location where you slipped and… Read More »
New Hampshire’s 2021 Law Ramps Up Penalties for Truck Drivers Who Get DWIs
A new law, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2021, has ramped up penalties for commercial truck drivers who get caught driving while impaired (DWI). The new law in New Hampshire requires commercial truck drivers who get DWIs to face jail time. What is New Hampshire’s 2021 law for drunk truck drivers? According to… Read More »
How Much Can I Receive if I Suffered a Permanent Injury in New Hampshire?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you might be entitled to compensation by filing a personal injury claim. You can get compensated not only for the financial losses as a result of your injury but also for non-economic damages such as loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, emotional distress, pain… Read More »
Can I Seek Compensation if I’m Partially Responsible for My Injury in New Hampshire?
In most car accident cases, fault is not immediately clear, which is why it makes sense to wonder if you can obtain compensation if you were partially to blame for your injury. In many cases, there is only one at-fault party. In others, however, multiple parties may share liability for the accident. For example,… Read More »
Can You File a Car Accident Claim with Your Own Insurance Company in New Hampshire?
Seeking compensation for your injury following a car crash can be tricky. You are required to prove that the other party was at fault for causing the accident to get compensated for your medical expenses, loss of income, and other damages. But can you make things easier for yourself by filing a first-party claim… Read More »
Are You Required to File a Collision Report After a Car Accident in New Hampshire?
After an auto accident, all drivers have certain duties and responsibilities that must be carried out in order to bring a valid and successful claim. One of the requirements is to file a car accident report. But who is required to file a collision report in the aftermath of a vehicle crash in New… Read More »
Can You Recover Damages After a Rideshare Accident in New Hampshire?
People who do not have a car in Manchester and other parts of New Hampshire cannot imagine their lives without Uber and other rideshare companies. In fact, even motorists who have their own vehicles occasionally use ride-hailing services. However, there have been many controversies surrounding Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare companies in the U.S…. Read More »