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Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee: the attorney fee is a percentage of what is recovered, and if there is no recovery there is no attorney fee. The fee agreement is in writing and explains how case costs and expenses are handled.
Being hit by an impaired driver is a crash that never should have happened. Attorney Levasseur has spent 24 years handling DWI cases in New Hampshire courts, so he knows how impaired-driving evidence is gathered, tested and challenged, and he uses that experience for crash victims. Attorney Levasseur has practiced law in New Hampshire for 24 years. His office is at 396 S Willow St in Manchester, and he represents people from Manchester, Bedford, Goffstown, Hooksett, Londonderry, Merrimack, Auburn and the surrounding towns.
The Criminal Case and Your Civil Claim Are Separate
The State prosecutes the driver for DWI. That case can result in penalties, and sometimes restitution, but it does not fully compensate you. Your civil claim for your losses is a separate case that you bring, and evidence from the criminal case, such as breath or blood test results and police reports, can help prove it.
Claims Against a Bar or Restaurant (Dram Shop)
New Hampshire's liquor liability law, RSA 507-F, allows claims against a licensed seller of alcohol that negligently serves a minor or an intoxicated person (RSA 507-F:4), or serves recklessly (RSA 507-F:5), when that service causes harm. The law includes defenses, including a "responsible business practices" defense (RSA 507-F:6). Receipts, bar tabs, surveillance video and witness accounts can show where and how much the driver was served, so these need to be gathered quickly.
Insurance Sources
Because New Hampshire does not require auto insurance, an impaired driver may have little or no coverage. Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (RSA 264:15) and a liquor liability policy may be additional sources of recovery. Call 603-622-7575.
Deadlines Matter
In New Hampshire, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the crash (RSA 508:4, I). There are limited exceptions, and claims against a city, town or the State can involve shorter notice requirements. Evidence such as video footage, vehicle data and witness memories fades quickly, so it pays to call early.
If You Were Partly at Fault
New Hampshire uses modified comparative fault (RSA 507:7-d). You can still recover as long as your share of fault is not greater than the fault of the party you are making a claim against, but your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance adjusters often try to shift blame, so do not give a recorded statement before getting advice.
Talk to Attorney Levasseur
Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a particular result. What you can count on is a straight answer from the attorney himself. Call 603-622-7575 for a free consultation, or tap here to call now.