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My spouse had a spinal surgery in New Hampshire that failed. A second surgery by the same doctor revealed synovial fluid at the L5 nerve root, but nothing was done about it. Within days, my spouse experienced worsening pain, rash, and swelling at the surgical site. Despite sending photos and... View More 
answered on Jun 6, 2025
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your spouse's ordeal. It could depend on the scope of documents your spouse was presented with prior to the procedure, discussions with medical staff, and other factors. The informed... View More
My spouse had a spinal surgery in New Hampshire that failed. A second surgery by the same doctor revealed synovial fluid at the L5 nerve root, but nothing was done about it. Within days, my spouse experienced worsening pain, rash, and swelling at the surgical site. Despite sending photos and... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2025
Addendum - A note about deadlines. Your post does not mention when this happened. You do not need to mention that - this is a public forum. You are free to maintain your privacy. But for your own knowledge, based on the type of medical facility and parties (public or private), statutes of... View More
I cosigned a car loan, and the primary borrower has defaulted. Despite communicating with the lender about options to remove myself and exploring refinancing, the loan company is now suing me due to the default. This has severely impacted my credit score and financial status. How can I legally get... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2025
Other than filing bankruptcy, you can't. You co-signed, which means you accepted full responsibility for every payment to the lender, regardless of any agreement that you had with the other signer. You are on the hook at much as the other signer, and they don't have to come after him if... View More
I was involved in a car accident with multiple vehicles where my vehicle was totally damaged. The incident occurred in a situation that others accused me of being involved. There are police reports, eyewitness accounts, and I have documentation of the damages, including photos and repair estimates.... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2025
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. The answer to your question could depend on your level of liability, or fault. When you say the other drivers are accusing you of "being involved" - if you mean they... View More
My husband and I were assaulted at a storage facility in which we rent a container, by a man claiming to be the owner—later identified as the property manager. During the altercation, the manager damaged our phone and assaulted my husband. Although the incident was recorded, the police mentioned... View More
answered on May 27, 2025
You may be able to sue the storage facility for the actions of its employee, as businesses can be held liable for misconduct by their staff. A lawsuit could seek damages for assault, emotional distress, and property damage. A personal injury attorney can assess the strength of your case and guide... View More
When I was arrested in New Hampshire for alleged domestic violence, which was recorded on a body cam on the side of an interstate highway, my girlfriend was questioned at the scene but no statements were taken. Charges were later filed. Is it mandatory by law for the arresting officers to read me... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
The "Miranda" warning is issued by law enforcement officers who are about to take an individual into custody (typically at the time of arrest) as a means of assuring that the criminally accused is aware of the rights to an attorney, and to remain silent. Our justice system has this in... View More
My fiancé was pulled over, and her friend had 200 grams of heroin/fentanyl, which my fiancé was unaware of. She agreed to help the police catch the dealer, but the police arrested a runner instead of the dealer. Now, they want to charge my fiancé with possession of 100 grams, even though she had... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2025
Yes. The state can charge anyone with possession if they were around or near the drugs. Constructive possession means having access or control of a substance. If someone is arrested does not mean that they are guilty. A person arrested does not mean that they will be convicted. It is important... View More
I was working as a delivery driver for a major service when I picked up a package as directed and delivered it to the designated drop-off location. Two weeks later, I was arrested on a warrant for felony theft because the package turned out to be stolen. I have been released on bond, with a court... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
It seems like you may still have a criminal case. If so you should hire the best defense lawyer in the area where the court is located. I would suggest looking for any attorney who has at least 10 years of experience, is a member of a national (NACDL) and NH specific criminal defense lawyer... View More
I am 18 years old and was pulled over in Amherst, New Hampshire, with under 3/4 oz of weed in my car. This is my first offense, and I was cooperative with the officer, informing him of the location of the weed. I was charged with a misdemeanor. Additionally, I had tobacco products and unopened beer... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You should contact a defense lawyer in or near Amherst. There are potential loss of license and under 20 DMV consequences. I practice in the northern part of NH and do not know the local prosecutors. I would recommend that you select a lawyer by going to the NHACDL or NACDL website to pick a... View More
Could you provide clarification on how NH RSA 95:1 applies to municipal employees who hold decision-making authority but may not be classified as elected officials? In a recent Select Board meeting, it was argued that this RSA only applies to “public officials,” and that employees like the Town... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2024
Someone like a town administrator is a public official as their authority to exercise significant discretion comes from the people who hired him/her to act on their behalf: the elected body of the Board of Selectmen. As such, their significant authority is delegated from an elected body. That would... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2024
That would largely depend on your court-ordered parenting plan. Depending upon the nature of the employment, it may also be considered a significant activity impacting their health and/or welfare; most parenting plans would require both parents to agree to any such activity. The age for most jobs... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2024
If the father is not on the birth certificate, he would need to file a parenting petition in the family division. In that case, the father would have to request a paternity test to prove he is in fact the biological father. Then the father has asserted his parental rights. Once those are... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2024
It depends whether you were working in the year following the injury. If you were unable to work after your DOI, then your rate of pay is based on your wages from before you were injured. However, if you worked after your DOI (presumably up until your surgery), then your rate of pay is based on... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the first thing to check could be the terms of the policy. If it clearly spells out coverage for hearing aids, that could be the simplest and most direct... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
It is up to you. Having a criminal record can impact your future and getting a good lawyer can make a difference. I frequently tell a story about being a terrible plumber. If I have a leaky toilet I will spend hours and waste solder but eventually I will get the leak to stop. If I have to redo... View More
I work at a warehouse in Manchester, NH. I have experienced sexual harassment and retaliation. Also, the human resource manager is saying that I can't report verbal sexual harassment to her because she doesn't want to deal with disgruntled employees. Is there someone who can help me with my case?
answered on Aug 16, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks. From your post, it looks like you're seeking an attorney to handle a case. You'd need to reach out to law firms and pose your question to them. This is only a Q & A forum. You could find... View More
Someone hit my car in the front end. Multiple body shops have quoted the repairs between $1500 and $2000. The other persons insurance has accepted fault but has sent me a quote that they will only pay $600. They got this quote from a parts shop that doesn't do body work and is forcing me to... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for a week. It appears that you got your quotes from legitimate auto body repair shops that are registered in New Hampshire for such work. That gives you a strong argument against the carrier's PD department basing damages on... View More
Someone hit my car in the front end. Multiple body shops have quoted the repairs between $1500 and $2000. The other persons insurance has accepted fault but has sent me a quote that they will only pay $600. They got this quote from a parts shop that doesn't do body work and is forcing me to... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2024
Addendum - another alternative, depending on your carrier and coverage. If you handle it as a first-party claim (through your carrier), carriers often pursue that from the carrier for the liable driver. But it could involve a deductible, and it could depend on your coverage. That's something... View More
of that agency i moved to Amesbury to a different agency which is now called Vin Fen and i need help with tracking down a $ 6000.00 check that i was supposed to get and I was told that the person's name Kerri from Eliot mail it to Vin fen but she was supposed to mail it back to S.
S.I... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Whatever happened to the check along the way is anyone's guess. One option is to look into whether the bank could help you figure out where things went wrong. From what you describe, the Eliot facility... View More
We are concerned that residential builders are not required to be licensed in NH and we’re unclear on whether the use of a contract is common practice
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Good morning. We deal with this all the time and I strongly encourage you to hire an attorney well-versed in building contracts to help guide you or to handle the transaction. NH builders are not regulated but even in places where they are (like in Massachusetts), there can be serious problems if... View More
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