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1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Can I sue a school district or school nurse for negligence?

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for New Hampshire on
Q: What happens if local law enforcement does not act on this statute as the defendant creates breach of bail times 2

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

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: A member is injured at a private club do to the fact that he was not given any rules to follow is that a cause of action

additionaly there are no rules posted

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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

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: We had a bad storm. My neighbor claims that my tree caused electrical damage in his house. I didn't know about the tree.

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?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

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 Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for New Hampshire on
Q: Can the mental hospital that released a patient days before he murdered my grandmother, be held liable?

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?

Michael Jonathan Sabbeth
Michael Jonathan Sabbeth
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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Can a judge file a civil lawsuit(not in their official capacity)against a party in the same jurisdiction the judge works
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answered on Nov 30, 2022

If the Judge is filing the civil lawsuit on his or her own behalf, these prohibitions may not apply as he or she has a right to litigate any wrongs against themselves. However, the case may get transferred to a jurisdiction where there is less of an appearance of conflict. Hope this helps.

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Q: Can a judge file a civil lawsuit(not in their official capacity)against a party in the same jurisdiction the judge works
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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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law and Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Is it OK for a school front entrance to be completely blocked by buses so there is no way to reach the front office?

And can a crossing guard close down a road so buses can go instead of traffic which then again blocks emergency vehicles as well

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

Q: Hippa violation. Personal info breached. Anyone deal with hippa as a personal injury? Extreme Anxiety due to this

Medical information, and bill sent to wrong insurance company. Hospital sent a letter stating my info may have been breached.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: I've a civil judgement vs. a person for a hit/run case in MA. The person own property in NH. Can I file a lien against

Property is owned by a corporation, where the driver of the truck is the president. The truck was registered in NH without insurance and was registered to the corporation.

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answered on Apr 28, 2022

Good morning. From what you've described, you should be able to pursue a lien against the person's real property in NH.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: I had breast cancer in 2015. I had the tumor removed on the left breast. Then had a breast reduction and reconstructive

surgery. I have an ugly, raised reddish /purple scar under my right breast that has not gotten better or disappear during the years. My husband ( now passed in 2019) thought it was ugly and didn't want to touch me romantically. I have never bothered to get involved with a man again, afraid... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 2, 2021

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your post would have better chances of a reply in the Medical Malpractice category. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Only a New Hampshire attorney could advise on statutes of limitations, but 2015 is a considerable amount of time in most any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: For a minor dog bite in New Hampshire how do I go about filing a lawsuit? I did go to the hospital

It required no stitches, but it was bad enough that I will have a permanent scar for the rest of my life. I went to the hospital, they cleaned it and gave me antibiotics. I had to revisit the ER a couple weeks later because it wasn’t getting any better, but eventually healed up after a long... View More

Neil Nicholson
Neil Nicholson
answered on Apr 16, 2021

The process to file a lawsuit in NH can be found by looking at the NH Judicial Branch website. The rules in Superior Court can be found here: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/supercr-new/index-new.htm

NH dog bite law is favorable towards victims. The facts you provide support that you...
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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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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 Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New Hampshire on
Q: I was having a spinal Cord Stimulater implantation I was put under anesthesia and woke up half way thru tothe doctor cut

I was having a spinal Cord Stimulater implantation I was put under anesthesia but the kind you are in and out of and I told them my concerns about having that type because I’ve had allergic reactions twice before. But they told me I should be fine. I woke up mid surgery and I remember and felt... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 3, 2019

I don't see a question here, but at this point first, being post op, you need medical treatment so without sounding like you are interested in suing anyone you can ask questions but in a very neutral way. Second, if you have PTS, look for an EMDR therapist. Google:

Psychology Today...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: What are some instances that a police officer who hit my car wouldn't qualify for government immunity in a lawsuit?
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
answered on Nov 5, 2018

Instead, how about just telling us the facts of the incident instead of us coming up with scenarios.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Lent a person money who claimed I would make a profit on the deal and now he’s refusing to pay back

Have proof of money send. Roughly $10,000.

Joseph Kelly Levasseur
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
answered on Oct 8, 2018

This is not a personal injury case-this is a breach of contract issue for you to resolve. It's a lot of money and hopefully you have something in writing that evidences the loan, and some time frame i which it was to be paid back. You should speak to an attorney about this.

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Q: Can I sue the landlord of a building where one of the tenant's dogs bit me?
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
Joseph Kelly Levasseur
answered on Aug 3, 2018

Good question and depends on the facts. Check the Lease and look at what it states in regard to dogs. If no dogs are allowed and he lets dog(s) live with the tenant it could be a violation of the Lease, and may make him culpable. If the landlord has known this dog has been biting other people or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Another child pushed my son at preschool and the fall knocked his tooth out.

Can I sue the preschool and/or the pusher's parents?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 29, 2018

Generally no as kids do that, unless this kid is some type of known menace. Even then it will take a lot to show he was known to be dangerous.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: I slipped, fell, and hit my head outside my local cafe because they didn't properly shovel the snow last January.

Can I sue them?

Israel Piedra
Israel Piedra
answered on Apr 20, 2018

The short answer is: anyone can sue anyone for anything. The longer answer: you would need to show that your injury is a result of negligence in order to prevail. You should speak with an attorney. Most attorneys would only be willing to take on your case on a contingency fee basis if the... View More

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