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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in New Hampshire. Find attorneys who understand New Hampshire law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How New Hampshire Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
New Hampshire vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under New Hampshire's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
New Hampshire follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are ...
Damage Caps
Yes
$475,000 (wrongful death only)
New Hampshire caps non-economic damages at $475,000 in wrongful death cases only...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for New Hampshire
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
New Hampshire uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
New Hampshire Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 508:4
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
New Hampshire Fault System
New Hampshire follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under New Hampshire's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 507:7-d
New Hampshire Damage Caps
New Hampshire caps non-economic damages at $475,000 in wrongful death cases only. Personal injury cases have no damage caps. This distinction is important for severe truck accident cases.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$475,000 (wrongful death only)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 556:12
High-Risk Truck Routes in New Hampshire
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 93
North-south corridor through the White Mountains connecting Massachusetts to Vermont.
Interstate 95
Coastal corridor connecting Massachusetts to Maine through New Hampshire.
US Route 3
Alternative north-south route with commercial and tourist traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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