Lawsuit or Not

Dog bites, workplace accidents, slips and automobile collisions all have one thing in common, the person involved usually suffers something beyond physical injuries. Wages are lost and medical bill continue to grow as other financial problems arise and then the question is, does this justify a personal injury lawsuit? Of course not all injuries get to the point of litigation but there are times when damages should be sought by the injured party. This is when the personal injury lawyer comes into the picture. Two things must be addressed: proof that the defendant is responsible and damages sought must match the plaintiff’s loss. These losses could be financial burden related to the injury and wages lost by missing work along with pain and suffering which are looked at in determining awards. The cause of the injury is the deciding factor as to whether or not a lawsuit is warranted. There are three categories for personal injury cases: intentional wrong, strict liability and negligence. To minimize frivolous lawsuits, each state has it’s limitations. New Hampshire’s statute of limitations is three years meaning anyone who in injured has three years in which to file a lawsuit.