Slip and Fall Accidents in NH & MA
Slips and falls are injuries that can cause a lot of damage. In the case of an injury due to a slip and fall on a property that is not your own, it is best to look into receiving compensation for your losses. Both residential and commercial property owners may be responsible if it is determined that your slip and fall was due to their own negligence.
Your case falls under New Hampshire law, and there is a deadline to begin your lawsuit. Your right to receive compensation is also limited if you are found responsible (even partly) for your slip and fall.
Our Manchester NH based slip and fall attorneys can help you.
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NH Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations
The deadline varies by state in order to bring your case to civil court. This deadline is called a “statute of limitations”.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated section 508:4 has a three-year statute of limitations that applies to cases filed for injuries caused by properties or conditions that are determined to be dangerous. Any personal properties that were damaged during your accident will also be under this statute of limitations.
You must be able to prove that the slip and fall was caused by the defendant’s inability or negligence to reasonably ensure that their property was kept safe. If you aren’t able to begin filing your case, the defendant is likely to ask for the case to be dismissed. There are circumstances where you may be able to have additional time to begin the lawsuit process.
Get in touch with one of our attorneys today to see if your accident applies.
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Slip and Fall Cases in NH
Making a claim against the defendant may take an emotional toll on you. It is often found that the defendant will have a side to their argument that results in blaming you for your accident. You must have a counter argument. It seems simple enough, but without the right preparation, the compensation you are seeking may slip away.
Fault can be shared. According to New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated section 507:7-d, the injured person may be able to receive compensation even if they themselves were partly responsible for their accident. Meaning that “such fault was not greater than the fault of the defendant, or the defendants in the aggregate if recovery is allowed against more than one defendant, but the damages awarded shall be diminished in proportion to the amount of fault attributed to the plaintiff by general verdict.” Whoever was at fault more, the other will receive compensation, based on the amount they were not at fault.
You can make your case. However, if you are more at fault for your accident than the defendant, you won’t be receiving any sort of compensation.
The defendant will also make a case against you. Here are some common arguments:
- In a commercial setting, you were where you were not permitted
- You were not paying attention (you might have been checking a text message)
- The dangerous area was clearly marked or taped off
These arguments seem valid. That is why it is so important that you talk to one of our lawyers today before beginning your case.
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