A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for a week. It appears that you got your quotes from legitimate auto body repair shops that are registered in New Hampshire for such work. That gives you a strong argument against the carrier's PD department basing damages on... View More

Yes, you are entitled to a speedy trial. That said, why are you asking questions on this forum---instead, you should discuss this with your lawyer and if you do not have a lawyer at this point in time, then you need to get an attorney to represent you, as well as to protect your right to a speedy... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2023

In your situation, it's essential to understand that you do have rights, and your wife has rights as well. Here are some key points to consider:

Access to Personal Belongings: You have the right to access personal belongings that are in the impounded vehicle. However, the police may be... View More

Yes they must pay and within a reasonable amount of time up to the amount of the insurance policy limits. For more than that you can proceed against the at fault driver but the insurance will not pay until you give a full release.

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But as a general matter in any region, many attorneys are reluctant to speculate such dollar values. There are factors that distinguish one case from another - insurance carrier, venue where the case would be... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Many jurisdictions have traffic laws placing the responsibility on the occupants of the parked car in opening a door into traffic. Only a local attorney could advise there. However, as a general matter... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Nationwide, snow plows are cut some slack because of the importance of their work and pressure to keep roads clear during heavy snowfalls, despite the fact that in many places, they do not enjoy special... View More

You will need to vacate the default and get put back on the trial list. The prosecutor will normally agree to this. Then we would proceed by getting discovery and analyzing your case. Sometimes older cases raise problems for the state as witnesses (police) may have retired and moved away. At a... View More

The exceptions to discharge are listed in Section 523 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Subsection 523(a) excepts debts incurred for-

"6) for willful and malicious injury by the debtor to another entity or to the property of another entity";

"(9) for death or personal... View More

Yes, you can use the med pay check to cover your copays. Using med pay to cover your copays will not prevent you from seeking compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, or other damages from the other insurance company. Using the med pay will allow you to avoid out of pocket expenses while... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. As a GENERAL matter NATIONWIDE, the scenario you describe is possible if the officers determined that the motorcycle bore less liability in the accident. That doesn't change the fact that they could still... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be a tough situation without video evidence or eyewitness testimony. You could look into whether a local attorney could offer a brief consult to determine the best course of action - if they see any... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for three weeks. Unfortunately, if you hired legal representation, the costs would exceed your damages, with no guaranteed outcome. You could look into small claims court in your county. Good luck

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No, this is only a question and answer board. License suspensions are handled through state departments of motor vehicles (and/or other government agencies, depending on the jurisdiction). If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident where the other party was liable and need assistance with... View More

Yes, she should contact a member of the NH Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

Its a great question but the law would most likely not support this concept. It is a reach that a car accident could be the cause of someone getting hook on pain medication. It could be argued that the doctor that prescribes the medication may have given out too much or the wrong dose, but its not... View More

Generally, no. They only have to pay you the value of the car. How you financed it is your business.

However if you were hurt you have a claim for your injuries and should consult a member of the NH Assn for Justice for the county where the wreck happened.

Unlikely --and very dangerous--even if you can, you don't want to.

Possibly. Make the claim, if injured contact a member of the NH Assn for Justice in the county where it happened--they give free consults.

The person who was driving the car is first and foremost responsible for the accident, and because of the age of the driver, if found at fault, will have liability issues and reinstatement issues of license if not reported to the police, and most likely will be required, prior to driving again, to... View More