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Mayor Joyce Craig Welcomes the Ward Law Group into the Manchester Business Community

April 29, 2019 in , /by

Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Ward Law Group in Manchester MANCHESTER, NH: Mayor Joyce Craig welcomes the Ward Law Group into Manchester, NH’s thriving small business community. The Ward Law Group, founded by Attorney John Ward, is a law firm specializing in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability claims. “I am pleased […]

How Do New Hampshire Courts Determine Child Support?

October 16, 2018 in , /by

New Hampshire’s Child Support Laws New Hampshire family court judges determine the monthly child support amount each parent needs to pay. Judges apply the child support statute which provides a set formula for determining child support. New Hampshire’s child support laws are based on three main principles: Both of the parents should share the economic responsibility of supporting […]

Hit By a Drunk Driver: Do You Get Enhanced Compensatory Damages?

October 16, 2018 in , /by

In the state of New Hampshire, punitive damages are almost never permitted under New Hampshire Law. The term punitive damages relate to additional monetary damages awarded by a jury for the purposes of punishing the defendant for egregious wrongdoing. However, the Doctrine of Enhanced Compensatory Damages has been developed in New Hampshire to somewhat replace […]

3 Common Reasons for Hiring a Social Security Disability Attorney

March 20, 2018 in , /by

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Although the definition of Social Security Disability sounds fairly simple, applying for the benefits and receiving them can be a difficult process. If you have […]

Should I Buy Disability Insurance?

March 1, 2018 in , /by

Catastrophic injuries are severe, long-term, life-altering injuries and, as with all injuries they happen when you least expect them to.  Many catastrophic injuries happen to individuals who are young, have families, and are in the field of manual labor. However, anyone is vulnerable to a catastrophic injury.  When incurred, catastrophic injuries can destroy a family’s […]

What’s the Difference between Liability, Comprehensive, and Collision Coverage?

February 12, 2018 in , , /by

Auto insurance is required by 48 out of the 50 United States and is highly recommended by all. For everyone, auto insurance can protect individual assets and assist in the case of an unforeseen event or accident.  Unfortunately, because auto insurance is required and boring, many people enter into insurance agreements without understanding the intricacies […]

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for PTSD?

January 18, 2018 in , /by

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with combat veterans. However, people in the workplace also suffer from PTSD. In fact, PSTD is one of the most common mental health illnesses linked to an employee’s work. According to the Washington-based International Association of Fire Fighters, one in five firefighters or paramedics will suffer from PTSD […]

Child Custody: Ex-Parte Orders

November 30, 2017 in , /by

What Does Ex-Parte Mean in A Court Case? An ex-parte order is an emergency request to obtain an immediate order by a judge in an emergency according to evidence that is provided by only one parent or party. Not all ex-parte orders require a hearing on the date of filing. We get questions all the […]