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, published articles, law firm news, and judgement announcements.
Question: The car insurance representative says I don’t have a valid claim because I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Is that right? The New Hampshire Supreme Court decided this issue in 1993 in a case called Thibeault v. Campbell. In that opinion, the defendants argued that the trial court made…
Former female inmate eager to testify against Strafford County guard in sex assault case As published on 11/2/2023 on the Fosters Daily Democrat website, the article below discusses the sex assault case against a Strafford County guard and the civil suit to follow. BARRINGTON — Jennifer Duckworth said she has spent years trying to get…
Nicholson Law Firm represents victims of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination If you, a friend, or a family member developed cancer or serious illness after living or working at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 then you may be eligible for financial compensation. The bipartisan bill known as Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (the…
Nicholson Law Firm Expands Staff Concord, NH – Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recently added three to its staff: Keith Diaz, Esq., Jane Brouillet, legal administrative assistant, and Jennifer Nicholson, business manager. Diaz specializes in New Hampshire personal injury, employment, construction, and real estate litigation and trial law, along with appellate work. He joins Nicholson 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…
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…
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…
CONCORD — Business leaders want New Hampshire to join 16 other states in limiting their legal liability in lawsuits by customers and employees over exposure to COVID-19.
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.
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…
NH Primary Source: Business executive, GOP activist Pinard heads Messner campaign finance committee As published on 7/30/2020 on the WMUR website, the article below announces the campaign finance committee for U.S. Senate candidate Bryant “Corky” Messner. Longtime business executive and Republican activist Ray Pinard is leading a group of fellow business leaders and a state…
What is the standard for building owners to maintain and operate their premises to keep them safe for customers? Under New Hampshire law, premises owners are governed by the test of reasonable care under all the circumstances in the maintenance and operation of their premises. A premises owner owes a duty to entrants to use…
Is a person in New Hampshire required to do anything to warn other motorists if they strike a large animal in the road? It depends on the facts. In New Hampshire, whether a person’s conduct created a sufficiently foreseeable risk of harm to others to charge that person with a duty to avoid such conduct…
Dear Clients and Friends: The emergence and spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 has introduced many new challenges in the past few weeks. All of us here at Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC recognize the resulting concerns and anxiety from these challenges, especially as they have impacted the State of New Hampshire. We are committed to…
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…
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…