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Definition of Torts
A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person, resulting in legal liability. Torts can be categorized into two main types: negligent torts (based on carelessness) and intentional torts (based on deliberate actions).
Negligent Torts
Negligent torts occur when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, unintentionally causing harm to another person or their property.
Intentional Torts
Intentional torts involve deliberate acts that cause harm to another person or their property.
Negligent Torts
Negligent Torts
Negligent Misrepresentation
Providing false information carelessly that someone relies on to their detriment.
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED)
Causing severe emotional harm through negligent actions.
Premises Liability
Failing to maintain safe conditions on property, leading to injury.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Full link: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLV/466/466-19.htm
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Slip and Fall
- Trip and Fall
- Inadequate Security
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Dog Bites
Full link: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLV/466/466-19.htm
Medical Malpractice
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
- Failure to Warn of Risks
- Negligent Equipment Maintenance
The general statute of limitations is RSA 508:4 (3 years).
Full links:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/507-E/507-E-mrg.htm
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm
Intentional Torts
Full links:
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/507-E/507-E-mrg.htm
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm
Intentional Torts
Assault
Intentionally causing someone to fear imminent harmful contact.
Intentionally causing someone to fear imminent harmful contact.
Battery
Intentionally causing harmful or offensive physical contact.
Intentionally causing harmful or offensive physical contact.
False Imprisonment
Intentionally confining someone against their will without legal justification.
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED)
Deliberately causing severe emotional distress through outrageous conduct.
Trespass to Land
Intentionally entering or interfering with someone else's property without permission.
Trespass to Chattels
Intentionally interfering with someone's personal property.
Intentionally interfering with someone's personal property.
Conversion
Intentionally taking or destroying someone else's property.
Intentionally taking or destroying someone else's property.
Defamation
Making a false statement that harms someone's reputation (Libel = written, Slander = spoken).Fraud
Intentionally misrepresenting facts to deceive someone and cause harm.
Making a false statement that harms someone's reputation (Libel = written, Slander = spoken).Fraud
Intentionally misrepresenting facts to deceive someone and cause harm.
Invasion of Privacy
Intentionally intruding into someone's private affairs.
Important New Hampshire Rules That Apply to Most Torts
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Important New Hampshire Rules That Apply to Most Torts
- Statute of Limitations: Most personal injury and tort claims must be filed within 3 years under RSA 508:4.
Full link: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/508/508-4.htm - Comparative Fault: New Hampshire follows a modified comparative fault rule under RSA 507:7-d. If you are more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover damages.
Full link: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LII/507/507-7-d.htm
Contact Me If you believe you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or intentional conduct, call (603) 622-7575 or fill out my online contact form to schedule a free consultation.