A personal injury plaintiff (i.e., someone injured by another person’s negligence) will have three basic categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. And as explain…
Sexual Harassment in the workplace has recently been the focus of intense media attention. Sexual misconduct allegations against a number of prominent politicians and celebrities, propelled by …
New Hampshire’s Answer to Punitive Damages
The term “punitive damages” has entered the mainstream, so most non-lawyers are familiar with the definition: essentially, monetary damages awarded by a j…
Attorney Jack White recently presented at a New Hampshire Association of Justice seminar entitled “Mediation: Winning Without Trying.”
The presentation was part of NHAJ’s annual personal injury…
Around 2.5 million people in the United States are injured in car crashes every year, including 30,000 fatalities. New Hampshire generally sees over 100 car accident deaths per year.
Many car a…
Horseback riding and other equestrian activities are popular in the New Hampshire, as they are in most areas of the United States. A recent study estimates that equine-related business in the Unite…
Burns are some of the most serious and painful injuries to sustain. We typically think of burns as being caused by fires. However, burns can also be caused by liquids, electricity, radiation, or ch…
For most of us, the death of a loved one is the most difficult thing imaginable. On an emotional level, there is a deep and irreplaceable void. And from a practical perspective, a death in the …
Nashua Client Wonders: Can I Recover Damages for Pain and Suffering?
One of the most elusive concepts in personal injury law is “pain and suffering.” Typically, a victim of negligence will have…
Winter is officially here, and thousands of people are celebrating by taking advantage of New Hampshire’s many ski areas. Skiing is enjoyed by millions worldwide and is an important part of New Ham…