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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for New Hampshire on
Q: Other drivers insurance quotes the repairs for my car a lot cheaper than multiple shops has, what do I do?

Someone hit my car in the front end. Multiple body shops have quoted the repairs between $1500 and $2000. The other persons insurance has accepted fault but has sent me a quote that they will only pay $600. They got this quote from a parts shop that doesn't do body work and is forcing me to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 11, 2024

Addendum - another alternative, depending on your carrier and coverage. If you handle it as a first-party claim (through your carrier), carriers often pursue that from the carrier for the liable driver. But it could involve a deductible, and it could depend on your coverage. That's something... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for New Hampshire on
Q: Other drivers insurance quotes the repairs for my car a lot cheaper than multiple shops has, what do I do?

Someone hit my car in the front end. Multiple body shops have quoted the repairs between $1500 and $2000. The other persons insurance has accepted fault but has sent me a quote that they will only pay $600. They got this quote from a parts shop that doesn't do body work and is forcing me to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 11, 2024

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

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Does a DUI case have the right to a speedy trial?

I got arrested for a DUI August 5, 2023 and my trial date has now been pushed back for the third time to June 4, 2024

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Apr 19, 2024

All cases are entitled to a speedy trial but the reality is to win based on a denial there is a difficult almost impossible test.

The Superior Court speedy trial policy is set forth in the Superior Court Rules. The policy incorporates the four-part speedy trial analysis of Barker v....
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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Does a DUI case have the right to a speedy trial?

I got arrested for a DUI August 5, 2023 and my trial date has now been pushed back for the third time to June 4, 2024

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Apr 18, 2024

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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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Hampshire on
Q: DO WE HAVE ANY RIGHTS?my wife let friend use her car,friend in accident .police impound.not allowed to get items out ?

our friends 2 kids were in car,no one hurt.good samaritans on scene,fire and police eventually .she was rushed to hospital.they told her she had a concussion,released her.police have impounded vehicle .the police havent talked to her AT ALL! next day dcyf calls her ex,hes not to let fr her alone... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: What happens when an insurance company takes responsibility for a car accident, then states they don't have enough money

On June 12, 2023 our vechical was parked at a friends house. Some one fell asleep at the wheel. They were driving a rental car. They hit a parked truck then hit our vechical and proceeded to cause damage to home owners property by pushing in a retaining wall. Budget rental cars insurance company is... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 22, 2023

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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: what is the average payout for a mild concussion and a neck sprain due to a car accident?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Someone opened their door on a busy road and their door hooked on my rear passenger side and damaged my vehicle.

They damaged my back and I don't want to have to pay my deductible to get it fixed because it's not my fault. Is there anyway to avoid the deductible? She does not have insurance

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 13, 2022

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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Is it legal for snow plows to run stop signs and red lights
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 18, 2022

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

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Need to know what happened with my cases after I failed to appear in court. More details below.

1-ARRESTED OR RECEIVED 2010/07/09 SID- NH772089

AGENCY-POLICE DEPARTMENT LEBANON (NH0054400)

AGENCY CASE-TNH028105571

CHARGE 1-DRIVE/ OPER UNDER THE INFLUENCE-MISD B

2-ARRESTED OR RECEIVED 2010/07/14A SID- VT321608

AGENCY-HARTFORD PD WHITE RIVER JUNCTION... View More

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Aug 31, 2021

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

4 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: If I lose a personal injury lawsuit from a car accident, can I file bankruptcy after the trial to wipe it out?
W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Apr 13, 2021

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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: I live in NH in an auto accident other party 100% responsible do I take the med pay or will it stop med expense

The med pay is from my insurance can i still get medical bills paid by other driver we have same company

I want to go through her policy for medical

But the insurance company sent me this $1000 check on my med policy should i use it for my copays? I don’t want it to prohibit me... View More

Daniel McKenna
Daniel McKenna
answered on Feb 24, 2021

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

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: I was in an accident with a motorcyle and he did not have a motorcycle license and the police are blaming me .

Even though multiple people reported him driving erratic through the town of laconia.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 1, 2020

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

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: I was uninsured in an auto accident (nh) chain reaction crash I hit the person in front of me at 5 mph need help

The only damage to the rear of her car was a scratch on the bumper - she hit the person in front of her hard enough to total her car. I have pictures at time of accident to prove so. They are trying to bill me $6000 for her totaled car. The police report states I pushed her into the car in front of... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2020

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

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Landlord - Tenant for New Hampshire on
Q: Id like to know the laws about towing in new Hampshire. If they are supposed to release the vehicle if I'm there.

After work I visit my boyfriend at his apartment complex. My boyfriend owns the apartment and his HOA says nothing about not being able to have guests daily. I used the vistor parking. No stickers are required. I followed every rule. But I looked out the window and saw them trying to take my car. I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 26, 2020

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

Tim Akpinar

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: Do you companies have the authority to revoke/suspend a license for non-payment of a totaled car in a car accident?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 8, 2019

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

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for New Hampshire on
Q: My friend lost her daughter in a car accident. She was on the crosswalk in a 30mph zone close to the traffic light area.

Can her mom file for wrongful death. Her daughter was 20yrs old single living with mom.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 18, 2019

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

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: If my son got addicted to pain meds after an accident, can I sue the other driver?
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
answered on Dec 12, 2018

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

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for New Hampshire on
Q: The person who rear-ended me was a teenager who was unlicensed. Can I sue his parents?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 19, 2018

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New Hampshire on
Q: Can a pickup truck towing a fifth wheel camper tow a small utility type trailer behind it
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 18, 2018

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

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