New Hampshire · Car accident claims: what to do next
Car accident claims: what to do next in New Hampshire
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire imposes a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under RSA 508:4. The state follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar — recovery is barred if your fault is 51% or more. New Hampshire is unique as the only state with no mandatory auto insurance requirement, though drivers must demonstrate financial responsibility after an accident. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Suggested minimum coverage is 25/50/25.
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
New Hampshire is the only state in the nation that does not require drivers to carry auto insurance, though financial responsibility laws still apply if you cause an accident. The state follows a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar and provides a 3-year statute of limitations. The lack of mandatory insurance makes uninsured motorist coverage particularly important for New Hampshire drivers.
Medical facilities in New Hampshire
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Level I Trauma Center)
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Car accident claims: what to do next overview. This page covers the local information available for New Hampshire.
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