Monthly Archives: May 2016
NH Personal Injury Attorney: Overcoming Common Tort Defenses
Common Defenses in Injury Claims If you are suing a defendant for personal injury the defendant will likely try to derail your case by raising one or more defenses. It is important that you have an experienced NH personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC to assist you… Read More »
Boating Accidents and Your Legal Rights
With the return of Spring to New Hampshire, and Memorial Day just around the corner, boats will soon dot the state’s many waterways. Boating is great fun, but with so many boats comes a greater chance of boating accidents. To get a clearer sense of how safe New Hampshire’s lakes are for boaters, New… Read More »
How Much Is My Motorcycle Injury Case Worth?
With Spring finally arriving in New Hampshire, the weather is warmer and the days are longer – and motorcyclists are taking to our state’s roadways. All motorists are reminded to safely “Share the Road” with motorcycles, to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists and their passengers safe, and to avoid causing a motorcycle… Read More »
NH Attorneys: What is “Discovery”?
NH Attorneys: “Discovery” in Injury Claims You may have heard NH attorneys throw around the word “discovery” or tell you that your case is in the discovery stage. What exactly does this fancy word mean? Discovery is the process by which your attorney and the opposing counsel’s attorney (the “parties”) gather information and evidence… Read More »
NH Injury Attorneys: Important Documents
Whether it be injuries from an auto accident, a slip and fall, or from a defective product, the NH injury attorneys at the Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC stress that documentation can be one of the most important aspects of any personal injury case. It may make the difference between winning… Read More »
New Hampshire Injury Lawyer: Valuing Damages in an Injury Case
In personal injury cases, the term ‘damages’ refers to the amount of money that should be paid to an injured party (or plaintiff) who suffered harm due to the negligent, reckless, or intentional act of the defendant. It is intended to make the plaintiff whole after the incident and put the plaintiff in the… Read More »
NH Injury Attorneys Discuss Forced Arbitration
Dean Cole’s family tried holding a Minnesota nursing home accountable in court after he died of neglect, but they were forced into arbitration where the truth was hidden from the public. His story here. Harassed, Assaulted and Then Dismissed Tia thought she was taking a step forward when she became a manager-in-training at electronics… Read More »