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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 11, 2026
Statute of Limitations
New Hampshire: 3 years from injury for civil lawsuits; workers' comp employer notice within 2 years; formal claim within 3 years
3 years (civil lawsuit)
Where to File in New Hampshire
New Hampshire applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (RSA 507:7-d). Federal OSHA governs New Hampshire construction. Manchester, Nashua, and Concord are the primary construction markets. New Hampshire's proximity to Boston means many large commercial projects have Massachusetts-based GCs. NH Superior Courts handle civil construction accident claims. New Hampshire has relatively generous workers' comp deadlines, but the 3-year civil lawsuit deadline requires timely attorney engagement.
Exposure in New Hampshire
Source: CPWR Construction Industry Data — New Hampshire
Source: New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 508:4