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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.
A crash with a tractor-trailer, box truck or delivery van on I-93, I-293, the Everett Turnpike or Route 101 is nothing like an ordinary fender-bender. The vehicles are heavier, the losses are bigger, and the trucking company and its insurer usually start building their defense within hours. 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.
Why Truck Cases Are Different
Interstate trucking companies and drivers must follow federal safety rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of these rules can be strong evidence of fault:
- Hours of service (49 CFR Part 395): limits on driving time, generally 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off duty for property carriers, tracked by electronic logging devices.
- Driver qualification (49 CFR Part 391): licensing, medical certification and background checks.
- Drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Part 382).
- Inspection, repair and maintenance (49 CFR Part 396): brakes, tires, lights and records.
- Minimum insurance (49 CFR Part 387): most interstate carriers of general freight must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage.
Who May Be Responsible
Besides the driver, a claim may involve the motor carrier, the truck or trailer owner, a cargo loader, or a maintenance company. Identifying every responsible party and insurance policy is a key early step.
Protecting the Evidence
Electronic logs, dash cameras, GPS and engine data, dispatch records and inspection reports can be overwritten or discarded. Attorney Levasseur can send a preservation letter right away asking the carrier to keep that evidence. 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.