Q: For a minor dog bite in New Hampshire how do I go about filing a lawsuit? I did go to the hospital
It required no stitches, but it was bad enough that I will have a permanent scar for the rest of my life. I went to the hospital, they cleaned it and gave me antibiotics. I had to revisit the ER a couple weeks later because it wasn’t getting any better, but eventually healed up after a long time. It’s on my upper leg the scar will be there for ever for sure. I was walking home from the store pushing my daughter in her stroller & a huge German shepherd cane rushing out of a yard and was heading for my 3 year old at full speed. I stepped in front of her & the dog bit me super hard and ran off only to come charging at me again. I was able to avoid getting bit the second time thankfully. The home owner was out side wartching it happen as well. The physical injuries could of been a lot worse. But the mental injuries is what is still haunting me. My daughter is terrified of dogs and will be the rest of her life. For me each time I see a dog I’m takin aback to that day.
A:
The process to file a lawsuit in NH can be found by looking at the NH Judicial Branch website. The rules in Superior Court can be found here: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/supercr-new/index-new.htm
NH dog bite law is favorable towards victims. The facts you provide support that you have a viable damages claim and your recovery could depend on whether or not the dog owner has recoverable assets or insurance to cover yoru claim and your daughter's claim.
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