New Hampshire Personal Injury Lawyers

Experienced Accident Attorneys Serving New Hampshire

After an accident, bills arrive, time away from work adds up, and an adjuster may request a statement or offer a quick settlement. Kanner & Pintaluga first learns how the injury has affected the person behind the claim.

From there, we can review reports, locate witnesses, secure photographs or video, consult qualified experts, and collect records that show the injury’s financial and personal consequences.

Why New Hampshire Clients Choose Us

• No attorney fees unless we recover compensation: You don’t pay an upfront attorney fee to begin an eligible personal injury case.
• Free, no-obligation consultation: Learn whether we may be able to help before deciding what to do next.
• Accessible support: Consultations are available by phone or video, with electronic document signing.
• Clear communication: We explain the process in plain language and keep clients informed as their claims progress.
• Thorough case development: We look beyond immediate bills to understand ongoing care, lost earning capacity, and other long-term effects.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in New Hampshire

Kanner & Pintaluga represents people harmed by negligent drivers, commercial carriers, property owners, businesses, and other responsible parties.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Crashes on I-93, I-95, Route 101, the Everett Turnpike, rural roads, and local streets can cause injuries that aren’t obvious at the scene. Kanner & Pintaluga handles claims involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, rideshare vehicles, and uninsured or underinsured motorists.

A New Hampshire car accident lawyer can investigate fault, identify available insurance, and assess medical expenses, missed income, property damage, pain, and other losses. This is especially important when several vehicles are involved or an insurer argues that you contributed to the crash.

Trucking Accidents

Commercial truck claims may involve a driver, motor carrier, maintenance contractor, cargo company, or another business. Kanner & Pintaluga can evaluate driving-hour records, training information, maintenance histories, onboard data, and other time-sensitive evidence to determine how the collision occurred and who may bear responsibility.

Premises Liability and Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Premises liability cases can involve icy walkways, wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, falling merchandise, missing warnings, or negligent security. New Hampshire’s winter weather makes prompt documentation especially valuable.

Snow and ice can change within hours, so photographs, witness information, weather records, and maintenance logs may help establish what the property owner knew and whether reasonable precautions were taken.

Severe and Life-Changing Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, burns, amputations, organ injuries, and complex fractures can affect a person’s ability to work or live independently. A serious injury claim may need to account for future treatment, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, home modifications, reduced earning capacity, and long-term support.

Wrongful Death

When negligence causes a death, surviving family members may face sudden financial and legal questions while grieving. A New Hampshire wrongful death lawyer can investigate the event, identify responsible parties, and explain which damages may be pursued through the decedent’s estate. Kanner & Pintaluga approaches these cases with the care and privacy they demand.

New Hampshire Injury Laws and What Victims Should Know

Every case depends on its own facts, but several New Hampshire rules can directly affect an injury claim.

New Hampshire’s Personal Injury Filing Deadline

Under RSA 508:4, many personal actions must be filed within three years of the act or omission that caused the injury. When the injury and its connection to the wrongful conduct couldn’t reasonably have been discovered at the time, the statute includes a discovery provision that may affect when the period begins.

However, the three-year-rule isn’t universal. Claims involving governmental entities, minors, wrongful death, or other circumstances may follow different rules. Certain claims against a local governmental unit, for example, may require notice by registered mail within 60 days. Early review allows time to identify the applicable deadlines and preserve evidence.

How Comparative Fault Affects Compensation

New Hampshire uses a modified comparative-fault system. Under RSA 507:7-d, an injured person isn’t barred from recovering damages when their fault is no greater than the fault assigned to the defendant or defendants. Any compensation awarded is then reduced according to the injured person’s percentage of responsibility.

For example, if your losses total $100,000 and you’re 20% at fault, your potential recovery would be reduced to $80,000. In a typical two-party case, 50% fault may still permit a reduced recovery, while 51% fault bars it.

What Drivers Must Do After a New Hampshire Crash

Drivers involved in a New Hampshire accident resulting in injury, death, or property damage must stop and exchange required information. A written report is generally due within 15 days when someone is injured or killed or property damage exceeds $1,000, unless an investigating police officer files one. These requirements appear in RSA 264:25.

New Hampshire doesn’t generally require every driver to maintain automobile insurance. Identifying all potential coverage, including uninsured or underinsured motorist protection, can therefore be critical.

Compensation That May Be Available

Depending on the facts, recoverable losses may include:

• Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, and rehabilitation.
• Future medical treatment and support needs.
• Income lost during recovery.
• Reduced ability to earn income in the future.
• Property damage and other accident-related expenses.
• Pain, emotional distress, scarring, disability, and loss of enjoyment of life.

The New Hampshire Judicial Branch provides general information about the state’s courts and civil process. An attorney can explain how the law applies to the specific circumstances of your case.