Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Determine a Personal Injury Settlement Amount in New Hampshire?
When you sustain an injury because of someone else’s negligence and file a personal injury claim, you may wonder, “How much money should I ask for?” You need to understand how personal injury settlement amounts are determined in New Hampshire before negotiating a settlement offer with an insurance company. Personal injury settlement amounts vary… Read More »
What if There’s Not Enough Insurance to Pay for Personal Injury Damages in New Hampshire?
It is not uncommon for personal injury victims to wonder, “What happens when the insurance is not sufficient to cover my damages and losses?” This often happens when a victim has suffered a serious injury in a vehicle crash or any other type of accident. If you can prove that another person or entity… Read More »
How to Recover Damages After a Car Accident in New Hampshire?
Seeking compensation following a car accident in Manchester or other cities in New Hampshire can be a complicated process. When the victim’s injuries are serious, pursuing a lawsuit may be the only option to get fully compensated for their injury. Proving Negligence to Recover Damages After a Car Accident If you are filing a… Read More »
How to Calculate Lost Wages Following a Car Accident in New Hampshire?
In addition to the cost of vehicle repair and medical expenses following a car accident, you are likely to incur lost wages due to your inability to work. When seeking compensation for economic damages in New Hampshire, it is important to know how to calculate the loss of income. Lost Wages and Missed Employment… Read More »
How to Seek Compensation if You Were Injured as a Passenger in New Hampshire?
A passenger is just as likely to get injured in a car accident as a driver. But can you get compensated for your injury if you were in the car whose driver caused the crash? Yes, you are entitled to compensation even if the driver of the vehicle you were a passenger in was… Read More »
Who’s Liable for Your Injury During a Concert Accident in New Hampshire?
Many people cannot imagine their lives without attending concerts and music festivals to listen to their favorite singers and bands. While concerts are generally safe, concertgoers can sustain injuries. Some concertgoers slip or trip and fall, while others get injured in a fight. There are also cases when people get injured when other concertgoers… Read More »
New Hampshire Law Expands Protections for Victims of Sexual Assault
New protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence took effect in New Hampshire on September 18, 2020. The new state law, which expands protections for sexual assault survivors and domestic violence victims, is known as House Bill 705. HB 705, or the Crime Victims’ Rights Enhancement Act of 2020, introduced the following… Read More »
How Much Will My Personal Injury Settlement Be in New Hampshire?
A car crash or any other accident in which you sustained an injury can be a life-altering experience. Not only do you have to pay your medical bills and miss time at work (and income), but you also have to cope with physical and emotional pain. If you have been injured in a slip… Read More »
How to Obtain Compensation After a Pedestrian Accident in Manchester, New Hampshire?
Many residents of Manchester and other New Hampshire cities prefer to commute to and from work on foot. While getting around a city on foot can be a healthier and more environmentally friendly alternative to driving a car, pedestrians are at a higher risk of injury than car drivers. Often, pedestrian accidents are caused… Read More »
Can U-Haul Be Responsible for Accidents Involving Its Trucks in New Hampshire?
U-Haul trucks are quite popular in New Hampshire and many other states. In fact, you may have probably even rented a U-Haul truck yourself. As its name implies (“you haul”), the company allows people to rent its trucks to move items from point A to point B. While U-Haul is a convenient and cost-efficient… Read More »
