At Nicholson Law Firm, we want our clients to be informed and up to date on recent legal affairs. Enjoy the informational posts below of blog entries and published articles.

NEW HAMPSHIRE COMPARATIVE FAULT LAW

New Hampshire Comparative Fault Law Question: The car insurance adjuster says I have comparative fault. What does that mean? New Hampshire follows a rule of law called comparative fault in tort cases. Under this law, a jury may determine that your injuries were the result of the legal fault of the defendant (i.e., the person…

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New Hampshire Dog Bite Law

New Hampshire Dog Bite Law New Hampshire law imposes “strict liability” on dog owners when their dog causes injury to another person. NH RSA 466:19 states that “[a]ny person to whom or to whose property, including sheep, lambs, fowl, or other domestic creatures, damage may be occasioned by a dog not owned or kept by…

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Uber, Door Dash, Lyft – Are You Covered?

Uber, Door Dash, Lyft – Are You Covered? In 2020, there was an estimated 1 million Uber drivers, 700,000 Lyft drivers, and over 100,000 Door Dash drivers in the United States. If you are not familiar with Uber, Door Dash, or Lyft, they are companies known as “ride-sharing” companies. Ride-sharing is defined as “an arrangement…

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Personal Injury Claim Common Terms

Personal Injury Claim Common Terms In this post, I provide some common terms that are relevant in a personal injury claim: Answer – The Defendant’s written response to your Complaint. At-Fault – The person responsible for causing your injuries. Causation – A legal concept that requires you to prove your injuries were caused by the…

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COVID immunity strips your rights

IN THE WAKE of one of the most difficult years that any of us have ever faced, there are many priorities facing legislators in 2021: balancing our state budget, addressing relief to New Hampshire’s citizens, and ensuring we are doing everything we can to continue strengthening our economy and keep it moving forward.

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Check Your Car Insurance Policy Today!

Check Your Car Insurance Policy Today! I just had another one. A car crash caused by an uninsured driver that severely injured my client. I’ve had too many of these for too many years. Since the at-fault driver had no car insurance, my client had to look at her own car insurance policy for some…

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What is the difference between negligence and causation?

What is the difference between negligence and causation? What is negligence? Negligence is the failure to use reasonable case. Reasonable care is the degree of care which an ordinary, prudent person would use under the same or similar circumstances. The failure to use reasonable care may take the form of action or inaction. That is,…

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Nicholson Law Firm supports Vision International Missions at its annual golf fundraiser.

Nicholson Law Firm supports Vision International Missions at its annual golf fundraiser. Vision International Missions (VIM) is an interdenominational, nonprofit, Christian mission organization that provides humanitarian aid to all individuals in poor regions to address physical and spiritual needs. VIM accomplishes this by sending ministry teams to distribute food, clothing, hygiene items, and by participating in…

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Campground bill erodes constitutional rights

As published on 5/10/2018 in the Concord Monitor, the article below discusses Senate Bill 501 the “Campground Immunity Law” which falls into the personal injury practice area of premises liability.   During this legislative session, a bill was introduced that strips away one of your constitutional rights. The proposed law, Senate Bill 501, sought to…

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Protect Your Customers’ And Employees’ Personal Information

As published on 12/31/2012 in the Portsmouth Herald, the article below discusses the ways to protect your customers’ and employees’ personal information.   A Business Imperative for 2013 The protection of your customers’ and employees’ personal information remains a top priority to, well, your customers and employees. Therefore, it is more than just a good…

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