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// JURISDICTION / NH

Truck claims
in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than the defendants' combined. Otherwise damages are reduced.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

3 years

Three years from the date of injury under RSA 508:4.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)

New Hampshire follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than the defendants' combined. Otherwise damages are reduced.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

No general cap on compensatory damages.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

State tort claims governed by RSA 541-B.

05// KEY STATUTE

RSA 508:4

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

I-93 and I-95 carry significant New England freight. NH does not require auto insurance generally but commercial carriers must meet FMCSA financial responsibility minimums.

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