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FAQ: WORKER’S COMPENSATION IN NH
(Statutory references to RSA Chapter 281-A have been omitted for the sake of simplicity.)
Do I need a lawyer for a personal injury claim?
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustained an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you need a personal injury lawyer who will work to get the compensation you deserve. Our Manchester NH personal...
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company after an accident?
It is always best to let your insurance company handle all matters directly with the other insurance company involved in an accident claim. You are not required to discuss any details of the claim with the other insurance...
Copyright Lawyer in Manchester, NH
If you are looking for an experienced copyright lawyer inManchester, NH, BKW Law is a great place to start. Since 1983, BKW Law has served the southern NH area, establishing itself as fair and reliable specialists in a variety...
Everything you need to know about hit and run cases
How long does it take to settle a hit and run case? If you are involved in a hit and run accident, the process of settling the case can be complicated and stressful. Insurance companies and attorneys can negotiate for months...
NH Supreme Court Clarifies Duty of Snow Removal Contractors
The NH Supreme Court has reversed the most recent in a line of superior court decisions that had significantly limited a snow removal contractor’s duty to third parties. Applying a very narrow interpretation of Section 324A(b)...
Superior Court Enforces Settlement Agreement on Terms Actually Negotiated
What assumptions do we make when negotiating a settlement? Do we expect that the opposing party will sign a “standard form” agreement without objection? Considering a recent superior court order, best practice is to set forth...
New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Summary Judgment for Horse Farm Owner Based on Statute (RSA 508:19) Granting Immunity to those engaged in Equine Activities
A minor plaintiff, who had been taking riding lessons from an experienced equestrian and horse farm owner, arranged to have a “free ride”, without any supervision, on a horse she had successfully ridden before. Unfortunately,...
Taking the Bite out of Defendant Shopping
In a recent decision in Lamarre v. Rando-Ellis, et al., No. 226-2018-CV-00047, the Hillsborough Superior Court, Southern District (Temple, J.), affirmed the limitations of a landlord's duty of care relative to attacks on third...
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES TO SUBCONTRACTORS?
ARE GENERAL CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES TO EMPLOYEES OF SUBCONTRACTORS FOR SOMETHING OUTSIDE THEIR CONTROL? Grady v. Jones Lang Lasalle Construction Company, Inc., No. 2017-0371 (Aug. 8, 2018) In a fact-dependent...
INJURED WORKERS TO RECEIVE DIRECT DEPOSIT
Despite the digital age, New Hampshire workers injured in the course and scope of their employment have been paid their weekly disability benefits through paper check mailed to their home address. Current Labor Department...
Medical Malpractice At A Glance
While there are unfortunate results in medicine, not every such result ends in medical malpractice. The unfortunate result has to be as a result of the doctor or other medical care personnel acting below the standard of care....
Estate Planning FAQ
When you are ready to plan out your estate, you should call experienced lawyers. We have handled plans ranging from straightforward to those that are considerably complex. Regardless of your circumstances, Estate Planning...
How Are Personal Injury Attorneys Compensated by Clients?
How do Personal Injury Attorneys Collect Compensation from Clients? When pursuing a personal injury suit, one of the first questions you will have for an attorney is how they will collect compensation. It is likely that you will...
Everything You Need to Know About Closed Head Injury Cases
Everything You Need to Know About Closed Head Injury Cases A client is on a motorcycle, and is hit by a truck that fails to yield at an intersection, and lands on his head. He is taken by life flight to a big city trauma...
In Memoriam, Kenneth Bouchard, November 27, 2017
It is with the deepest regret we inform you that on Monday, November 27, 2017, Attorney Kenneth Bouchard, founding member of this firm, died after a long-battle with young-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. The name of Ken Bouchard is...
Ambiguous Insurance Policies
Is your insurance policy ambiguous? Just because you have paid your premiums on-time, doesn't mean that your insurance policy will pay out. Suing Insurance Company To Pay Out On Paid Policy In Exeter Hosp, Inc. v. Steadfast Ins....
New Statutory Provisions Governing Vehicle Removal – Categories and Notice Requirements
A common quandary for landlords over the years has been how to handle the removal of vehicles presenting an obstruction or hazard. Recent additions to RSA 540-A:3 now specifically address vehicle removal, and codify specific...
N.H. Uniform Securities Act Takes Effect Jan. 1
An updated state securities statute goes into effect on Jan. 1 that repeals and replaces the current New Hampshire Uniform Securities Act and promises to modernize and simplify the capital-raising process for early-stage...
New Law Allows Landlords to Charge Up to One Year of Rent Up Front
In a somewhat under the radar statutory change that took effect July 26, 2014, the legislature specifically permitted rent to be charged on a quarterly or less frequent basis. While a landlord is still prohibited from charging...
When is a smell more than a smell?
Mellin v. Northern Security Insurance Company, Inc., No. 2014-020, slip op. (N.H. Apr. 24, 2015) According to a recent decision of the Supreme Court of New Hampshire, a smell can be so significant that it constitutes a “physical...
NH Supreme Court Finds No Insurance Coverage For Mother Of Police Shooter
Amica Mut. Ins. Co. v. Mutrie, No. 2013-400, slip op. (N.H. Nov. 13, 2014) On April 12, 2012, Cullen Mutrie shot and killed Greenland police chief Michael Maloney and wounded four other police officers, before killing his...
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
A tenant’s failure to allow the landlord to perform remediation of bed bug (or another pest) infestation is now a specific ground for eviction under RSA 540:2, II(g). By statute, the tenant is now liable for paying for...
Understanding the Social Security Disability Claims Process
In addition to providing for retirement income, Social Security also provides benefits for those who are disabled and find themselves unable to work or otherwise struggling to make ends meet because of a “disability.” But...
New Hampshire Trusts: A Powerful Estate Planning Tool
If you were to ask most folks the first word that pops into their head when they think of an “estate planning document,” their likely answer would be “will.” However, one of the most powerful estate planning tools is in fact a...
What behavior is covered by the Consumer Protection Act?
The New Hampshire Supreme Court answered this question in part in State v. James Moran d/b/a Exterior Solutions, The Supreme Court considered the appeal of Mr. Moran, who had been convicted criminally under the Consumer...
The Importance of Having New Hampshire Uninsured Motorist Coverage
There are many things that make the Granite State unique. One notable distinction is that New Hampshire is the only state in the union that does not have a compulsory insurance liability law—auto insurance is not required if the...
Title Insurance and Real Estate Attorneys: Why They’re Important and How They Can Help Protect Your Rights
When buying or selling a home, some problems are fairly easy to discover. Issues with construction, mold, flooding, or other structural defects may take a professional inspector to expose, but provided the inspector does his/her...
“Discovery” Takes Time But is Critical to a Lawsuit
Clients often ask why their lawsuit is taking so long to resolve. The slow turning of the wheels of justice is a source of understandable frustration for clients, especially for those with cases that appear relatively simple and...
New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Panels
Next year will mark a decade since New Hampshire lawmakers passed legislation creating a unique system for handling medical malpractice cases. Concerned with the rising price of medical malpractice insurance and the associated...