Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What to Do if I Was Bitten by a Dog While Working in Someone’s Home?
Whether you are a plumber, electrician, or service repairman working in someone else’s home, there is always a risk of a dog bite when the property owner has a dog. Situations where a repairman is injured while working in someone’s home are not uncommon in New Hampshire and other states. But is the victim… Read More »
What to Expect in My Personal Injury Case in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire personal injury laws govern how you can seek compensation for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. Many accident victims do not know what to expect when handling their personal injury case in New Hampshire. That’s why we have prepared a guide to the personal injury claims process in New Hampshire. However, since… Read More »
Who May Be Liable If a Pedestrian is Hit While Jaywalking?
Pedestrians have a legal duty to follow traffic rules when crossing the road and being around motor vehicles. Still, when a pedestrian gets hit by a car, some people automatically presume that the driver was at fault for causing the collision while others automatically blame the pedestrian. In many accidents involving a pedestrian and… Read More »
How to Prove Negligence in My Personal Injury Case in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, you cannot recover damages for your injury if you cannot prove that another party was negligent. In fact, four elements of negligence must be established in order to seek compensation in a personal injury case in New Hampshire. Consider hiring an experienced personal injury attorney to help you investigate your case… Read More »
How Do I Prove That the Other Driver Was Distracted in My Car Accident?
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents in New Hampshire and other states. While many people fail to pay attention to the road when driving, it can be difficult to prove that a driver was distracted when a car accident occurs. If you have been involved in a motor… Read More »
Can My Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Claim in New Hampshire?
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you might be thinking about your options for filing a personal injury claim to recover damages. However, if you had a medical condition or injury before the accident, you might be concerned that your pre-existing condition would prevent you from seeking compensation for your new… Read More »
New Hampshire Drivers Are Required to Clear Snow and Ice from Cars Under Jessica’s Law
Have you ever had to wake up earlier before work just to scrape snow and ice off the car windshield, before hitting the road? If you live in New Hampshire, you are familiar with that winter ritual more than anyone else. Law-abiding residents of New Hampshire perform this winter ritual not only because they… Read More »
New Hampshire’s Dram Shop Law: The Liability of Alcohol-Serving Establishments
Contrary to popular belief, the drunk driver who caused your car crash is not the only one who could be held liable for your damages. You may also be able to sue third parties under New Hampshire’s dram shop law. While impaired motorists who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol face criminal… Read More »
Who’s Liable When You Slip and Fall on Ice or Snow in New Hampshire?
Winter in New Hampshire can be absolutely brutal. Each winter, thousands of residents are injured in slip and fall accidents in New Hampshire. But who can be held liable for your injury when you slip and fall on ice or snow in New Hampshire? The answer depends on the location where you slipped and… Read More »
New Hampshire’s 2021 Law Ramps Up Penalties for Truck Drivers Who Get DWIs
A new law, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2021, has ramped up penalties for commercial truck drivers who get caught driving while impaired (DWI). The new law in New Hampshire requires commercial truck drivers who get DWIs to face jail time. What is New Hampshire’s 2021 law for drunk truck drivers? According to… Read More »
