What is premises liability?

Premises liability generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance or unsafe conditions upon property owned by someone other than the injured victim. The State of New Hampshire requires landowners to maintain their property in a manner that does not cause injury to those that, for various reasons, visit the property. This law pertains to both business owners and homeowners. Crucial to a premises liability settlement is being able to show how long the defect or injury inflicting element was there, how visible it was, and how much notice the owner had of the dangerous condition before the accident.

What should I do if I've been injured in a slip & fall accident?

Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. The owner or possessor of a residence, land or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises; i.e., individuals visiting for business or pleasure. In such cases, the owner, company or person must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon said premises. Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc.

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What is Assumption of Risk?

If you have knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk inherent in a particular action that caused an accident, you cannot sue another person for negligence. For example, if you went to a friend's house and they told you not to go out the back door because the deck was being repaired and after being told you still went out the back door, you assume the risk. If you become injured in most jurisdictions, under the doctrine of the assumption of risk, you would most likely not be able to collect damages.

Another example of assumption of risk is participation in a sport in which certain risks are inherent to the game. For example, if you are playing football and you get tackled and break an arm, you may not sue the person who tackled you. On the other hand, if you are playing tennis and a fight breaks out and you injured as a result of the altercation, you may be able to sue the person who injured you, since the assumption of risk does not cover any injury that was intentionally inflicted and not an inherent part of the game.

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What is the Statute of Limitations?

Every state has certain time limits, called "statutes of limitations," that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, for example, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit from an automobile accident. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply don't have a case anymore.

Statutes of limitations differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statute of limitations for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies, and wrongful death actions is shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to three years, and the time begins from the time of the accident. For more information regarding the limitations for your specific case, please contact New Hampshire wrongful death Attorney Brian F. McCaffrey.

What is Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death occurs when a person's death was caused by the negligent, willful or wrongful act, neglect, omission or default of another, such as careless driving or a deliberate murder. In addition to injuring the person who died, people who depended upon the deceased for financial or emotional support may be entitled to compensation for the wrongful death. The State of New Hampshire has enacted a statute permitting a lawsuit to be brought by the relatives of a person who died as a result of a wrongful act.

If you or someone you know in Rockingham County, Strafford County, Hillsborough County, Merrimack County or elsewhere in New Hampshire, needs the assistance or skilled legal counsel of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact McCaffrey Professional Association today at (866) 778-1428, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION.