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…
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…
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…
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…
Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer for my car accident? Yes, if you want to get the most money the insurance company will pay to resolve your personal injury claim. If you’re willing to accept whatever the insurance company offers for a settlement, don’t hire a personal injury lawyer. The truth is…
Who can help me recover compensation for injuries as a motorcycle accident lawyer? Nicholson Law Firm has a long history of supporting our clients who are victims of motorcycle accidents. Based on your free case evaluation, we will seek the compensation you deserve. Recoverable damages include medical costs, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life,…
Does a jury know whether or not the defendant has insurance at trial? The rules of evidence prohibit either party from introducing into evidence the existence or nonexistence of insurance coverage. This includes motor vehicle insurance, liability insurance, and health insurance. A jury cannot draw inferences from the failure of the parties’ to mention the…
ATTORNEY NEIL NICHOLSON TO BE FEATURED IN THE 27TH EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© Attorney Neil Nicholson has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer 2021 for high caliber work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This distinction applies to the top 5 percent of private practice…
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,…
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…