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Statute of Limitations
New Hampshire: 3 years from date of death
3 years from date of death
Where to File in New Hampshire
RSA 556:14 governs wrongful death claims in New Hampshire with a 3-year statute of limitations. New Hampshire imposes no cap on wrongful death damages — full economic and non-economic recovery is available. Hillsborough County Superior Court (Manchester) handles the state's largest wrongful death docket. New Hampshire's construction sector, manufacturing, and highway fatalities are the primary sources of wrongful death case volume.
Exposure in New Hampshire
Source: RSA 556:14
Source: RSA 556:14