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My spouse had a spinal surgery in New Hampshire that failed. A second surgery by the same doctor revealed synovial fluid at the L5 nerve root, but nothing was done about it. Within days, my spouse experienced worsening pain, rash, and swelling at the surgical site. Despite sending photos and... View More 
answered on Jun 6, 2025
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your spouse's ordeal. It could depend on the scope of documents your spouse was presented with prior to the procedure, discussions with medical staff, and other factors. The informed... View More
My spouse had a spinal surgery in New Hampshire that failed. A second surgery by the same doctor revealed synovial fluid at the L5 nerve root, but nothing was done about it. Within days, my spouse experienced worsening pain, rash, and swelling at the surgical site. Despite sending photos and... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2025
Addendum - A note about deadlines. Your post does not mention when this happened. You do not need to mention that - this is a public forum. You are free to maintain your privacy. But for your own knowledge, based on the type of medical facility and parties (public or private), statutes of... View More
I was involved in a car accident with multiple vehicles where my vehicle was totally damaged. The incident occurred in a situation that others accused me of being involved. There are police reports, eyewitness accounts, and I have documentation of the damages, including photos and repair estimates.... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2025
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. The answer to your question could depend on your level of liability, or fault. When you say the other drivers are accusing you of "being involved" - if you mean they... View More
My husband and I were assaulted at a storage facility in which we rent a container, by a man claiming to be the owner—later identified as the property manager. During the altercation, the manager damaged our phone and assaulted my husband. Although the incident was recorded, the police mentioned... View More
answered on May 27, 2025
You may be able to sue the storage facility for the actions of its employee, as businesses can be held liable for misconduct by their staff. A lawsuit could seek damages for assault, emotional distress, and property damage. A personal injury attorney can assess the strength of your case and guide... View More
I was working as a delivery driver for a major service when I picked up a package as directed and delivered it to the designated drop-off location. Two weeks later, I was arrested on a warrant for felony theft because the package turned out to be stolen. I have been released on bond, with a court... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
It seems like you may still have a criminal case. If so you should hire the best defense lawyer in the area where the court is located. I would suggest looking for any attorney who has at least 10 years of experience, is a member of a national (NACDL) and NH specific criminal defense lawyer... View More
A student at my son's school goes to the nurse to receive his prescribed med (clonidine) everyday. This student will hide the med under his tongue, in his cheek or slip it into his pocket when the nurse isn't looking or paying attention and brings it to my son to take. My son has been... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the school district or school nurse for negligence. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Duty of care: Schools and their staff have a legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of students under their... View More
In New Hampshire, someone recorded me without permission while I was working in my backyard and posted the video online. My backyard is not visible from public property; the person trespassed on my neighbor's property to take the video. I have had previous unfriendly interactions with this... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
You have a valid concern because New Hampshire recognizes a right to privacy when you’re in a place where you have a reasonable expectation of seclusion, like your backyard, especially when it’s not visible from public areas. Since the person trespassed on your neighbor’s property to record... View More
I have documented brain trauma from a ballistic injury due to a shotgun blast that occurred in 2010. Multiple MRIs were done unsafely with metal fragments in my skull during 2022–2023, worsening my condition, including migraines, vision loss, and blackouts. Maine providers ignored the... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2025
You’ll want to find an attorney who handles both medical malpractice and disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These lawyers understand how healthcare providers’ negligence and failure to accommodate your brain trauma can cause ongoing harm.
Look for someone... View More
I'm in New Hampshire and suffered a workplace injury about a year and a half ago. I filed a workers' compensation claim but never received a formal letter of denial from the insurance company, nor any follow-up contact as promised. Without receiving a formal denial, how long do I have to... View More
answered on May 22, 2025
If you filed your workers' compensation claim right after it happened, then you tolled the statute of limitations and don't need to worry about it. You can contact the Dept. of Labor any time and ask them to schedule a hearing in your case. However, you have a bigger concern... You... View More
I'm facing charges in Londonderry, NH for possession of a controlled substance, DWI (2nd offense), and possession of drugs in a vehicle. I haven't consumed alcohol in over 15 years, and after the recent arrest, I entered treatment and have provided clean drug screens to the court. The... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
The Good Samaritan Law in New Hampshire is designed to protect individuals from prosecution for certain drug-related offenses when they seek medical help for an overdose. However, it’s important to note that this law typically applies to individuals who are seeking assistance for themselves or... View More
What legal consequences could a bartender face for overserving a customer in New Hampshire, where the customer was later involved in an accident without injuries, and the NH Liquor Commissioner is investigating? The customer was served 3 drinks within 1 hour by one bartender and 2 more drinks over... View More
answered on May 22, 2025
Consider reaching out to New Hampshire attorneys familiar with dram shop laws for guidance here. These laws govern liability for establishments serving alcohol to minors or patrons who are already intoxicated. A local attorney could advise on the specifics of your state's laws, and may... View More
I have been dealing with harassment and slander from my neighbor for over a year, mostly captured through my security camera system located outside my home. There have been a few in-person interactions, but most incidents are verbal and recorded. Despite having video footage of such harassment, the... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
Documenting everything thoroughly is your first line of defense - keep maintaining your security footage, but also start a detailed journal with dates, times, and descriptions of each incident. Consider having a friend or family member witness some of these interactions when possible, as... View More
And can a crossing guard close down a road so buses can go instead of traffic which then again blocks emergency vehicles as well
answered on Mar 26, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on whether the school or school district imposes any conditions in the interest of child safety that supplement ordinary state and municipal vehicle & traffic laws. An attorney would... View More
As I am a victim of a violent crime by strangulation by weapon (cane)on city trans. individual was arrested charged with a felony 2nd degree assault by strangulation (i believe being charged incorrectly)and now as the defendant since committed breach of bail x2 being in direct contact with me... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. When a defendant breaches conditions of bail, the court can revoke the bail and take the defendant into custody. Law enforcement is tasked with enforcing bail conditions and, if they fail to do so, they may not be upholding their duties appropriately.... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
If a member is injured at a private club due to a lack of rules and regulations or the absence of clear guidelines, there may be grounds for a cause of action, depending on the circumstances and applicable laws in New Hampshire. While private clubs have some discretion in setting their own rules,... View More
I called my Insurance Company. They said I wasn't responsible for something I could not predict during a storm. Now he sent me a small claims bill for damage. It's over $3000 . Am I legally supposed to pay that?
answered on Jul 27, 2023
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It might be difficult for attorneys here to offer guidance based on these limited details. One option is for you to review your policy and form your interpretation of what it should cover - another option is... View More
Medical information, and bill sent to wrong insurance company. Hospital sent a letter stating my info may have been breached.
answered on Jul 21, 2023
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you to offer their services - the format isn't set up like an attorney referral service. If you're looking for an attorney, in addition to your... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2023
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
In 1964 my great grandmother was shot and killed by a man who was having a psychotic episode that included hallucinations. He had been released from a mental hospital just a few days before. This happened in New Hampshire. Can the hospital be held liable for prematurely releasing him?
answered on Jan 21, 2023
Unfortunately, the short answer is no. That is because of the statute of limitations. In other words, it's too late to bring a case as this happened almost 60 years ago.
If you were within the statute of limitations, this would have been a case worth investigating. If the hospital... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2022
In New Hampshire, if the judge is not a full time judge (i.e. a per diem judge), he or she may practice law and can file lawsuits on behalf of a client. The rules would require the judge not to practice in the division of the court that he or she serves in. Therefore, for example, a per diem or... View More
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