New Hampshire Car Accident Attorneys

Knowing how much to ask for while negotiating a car accident settlement can be confusing if you don't understand what types of damages you will need to cover. In general, most accident settlements seek to compensate the victim for out-of-pocket expenses resulting from their injuries. This can include:

• medical bills
• lost wages or income
• ongoing medical treatment

However, depending on how severe your injuries are you may be entitled to compensation for the following additional damages:

• pain and suffering
• wrongful death (if you lost a loved one)
• emotional damages
• loss of consortium or companionship

Our car accident lawyers are here to walk you through the process of determining a fair settlement amount and then pursuing that compensation on your behalf.

Car accidents lawsuits that involve personal injury will usually be higher than those that only involve property damage. In the realm of personal injury lawsuits, your settlement will vary depending on how severe your injuries are and what the long-term effects are. For example, if you suffered only soft-tissue injuries, your compensation will be considerably less than if you suffered a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. In general, a car accident settlement can range anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 (or possibly more).

Every case is going to carry its own set of complications and there is no set timeline as to how long a car accident lawsuit will take to settle. They can range from anywhere between a few short months to years of litigation. The length of your case will depend on the nature of your injuries and several other factors, some of which include:

• Cooperation of the insurance company

• Whether court is required or the case can be settled

• How many vehicles were involved

Our New Hampshire car accident lawyers are prepared to help you handle your case with efficiency and grit. Although we are unable to guarantee an outcome, we will give it the energy and drive it requires.

A typical car accident lawsuit will go through the following phases:

• Filing a claim - First we'll work to compile evidence regarding your accident, then we will submit a claim on your behalf to try and obtain fair compensation from the insurance company.
• Discovery - If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, we will proceed in preparing your case for trial. The discovery phase includes researching and compiling evidence for your case, collecting testimonies from witnesses, and exchanging information with the the defendant's legal team.
• Going to trial - During the trial we will present our evidence before a judge or jury and argue your case. We will fight to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.

While some car accidents may be straight-forward when it comes to determining fault, others may be contested. If you believe that the police report taken at the scene of the accident is inaccurate, or if the other party is denying fault, here are some steps you can take to help prove you weren't at fault:

1. Always request to see the police report as soon as possible after your accident, if you believe there are errors you should contact the police department and attempt to get them corrected
2. Take as many pictures as possible at the scene of the accident (of your injuries, your car, the scene, etc.)
3. Contact witnesses who may have seen the accident and can help back up your version of events
4. Hire an auto accident lawyer to represent you in your claim

Accident or crash reports are one of the documents you will need when pursuing legal action for your accident. This report is taken by the responding police officer at the scene of the crash, and summarizes their findings regarding who they believe was at fault and details about the crash.

To get a copy of your accident report, you will need to contact the New Hampshire DMV and pay a small fee (a minimum of $5) to have the report sent to you. You can read more about the process for requesting a crash report on the DMV's website.

If you have suffered serious injuries or have suffered serious damage to your car, you should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after your crash. The sooner you secure representation, the easier it will be to obtain evidence in your case and ensure that you have plenty of time to build your case before going to court. Not only that, but it can help ensure you get compensation for your injuries as soon as possible.

New Hampshire allows car accident injury victims to file a personal injury claim for up to 3 years following the date of their accident. This is true for any type of car accident claim, with the exception of wrongful death claims. If your loved one died as a result of a car accident, you have up to 3 years after the date of their death to pursue legal action.