Newborn Law, PLLC For Serious Injuries, Get Serious Results 2026-06-04T14:37:48Z https://www.newbornlaw.com/feed/atom/ WordPress /wp-content/uploads/sites/1302227/2021/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png On Behalf of Newborn Law, PLLC <![CDATA[Can you receive workers’ comp after a work-from-home injury?]]> https://www.newbornlaw.com/?p=46789 2026-06-01T14:39:16Z 2026-06-04T14:37:48Z Remote work injuries sometimes qualify for benefits If you are a remote employee, you may still receive workers’ compensation protections. However, you may need to prove how closely the incident connects to your job duties. If the accident happened while you were performing assigned tasks, the claim may receive closer review. In some cases, remote-work injuries connected to those duties may qualify for benefits. For example, repetitive strain from typing or physical pain tied to an unsafe workstation setup may support a claim. A fall while retrieving work materials from a home office area may also qualify for workers’ compensation when the injury happens during assigned tasks. In New Hampshire, workers’ compensation generally provides medical coverage and 60% of lost wages after more than three missed workdays. State guidance also says most employers with workers must carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Understanding what could strengthen a remote injury claim

Work-from-home cases often depend on stronger documentation. A prompt report can help establish when the injury happened. Other small details, such as your emails or time logs, can also be significant. They could help show the tasks you were handling before the incident happened. Keeping these records makes it easier to respond to questions about how the injury occurred. Waiting too long to notify an employer may create scrutiny during the claim review process. Reporting the injury quickly after gathering relevant evidence could help protect your claim. Legal guidance can help you organize records, track deadlines and respond to questions during the review process.]]> On Behalf of Newborn Law, PLLC <![CDATA[4 injuries that often result from falls on neglected property]]> https://www.newbornlaw.com/?p=46785 2026-05-01T20:00:53Z 2026-05-06T19:48:12Z A fall can change everything. As an older adult, you may be wondering whether someone else bears responsibility for what happened. In New Hampshire, property owners carry a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. If a neglected hazard contributed to your fall, the law may give you options worth exploring.

What a property owner is actually responsible for

Negligence does not require intent; a property owner who fails to address a hazard they knew or should have known about may carry legal responsibility for your injury. New Hampshire law applies this standard to conditions like cracked pavement, untreated ice and broken steps. If you contributed to what happened, that does not necessarily end your options. New Hampshire follows a modified comparative fault rule. This means you may still recover compensation if your share of responsibility is 50% or less. Typically, you have up to three (3) years from the date of your injury to take action.

Injuries that often point to someone else's negligence

Your injury can offer important clues about what caused your fall. In New Hampshire, several of these injuries appear frequently in premises liability cases involving older adult pedestrians:
  • Hip fractures: A fall on hard ground can fracture your hip and require surgery and a long recovery. For older adults, this injury often leads to lasting changes in mobility.
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI): A fall can cause a brain injury even without visible wounds. Symptoms may not appear for several days, making it easy to underestimate what happened.
  • Spinal cord damage: A sudden or awkward fall can compress or damage your spine. The effects can range from chronic pain to lasting limits on your movement.
  • Torn ligaments and soft tissue injuries: Insurers often minimize these injuries, but they can require surgery and months of recovery. State law does not require a severe injury to support a premises liability claim.
In each case, a neglected or foreseeable hazard may have played a direct role in your fall.

You should not have to figure this out alone

Recovery from a serious injury is difficult enough without the uncertainty of not knowing why it happened. Legal support may review your situation and help you understand your options. A conversation is often where clarity begins.]]> On Behalf of Newborn Law, PLLC <![CDATA[Can you sue if the injury was caused by poor lighting?]]> https://www.newbornlaw.com/?p=46780 2026-04-01T14:43:50Z 2026-04-06T14:42:53Z The property owner's duty of care for safe premises Under New Hampshire law, property owners owe a general duty of reasonable care to people who enter the premises. This duty encompasses a range of responsibilities, including identifying and correcting hazards like inadequate, broken or missing lighting that could foreseeably lead to an accident.

The elements of negligence you need to prove

A premises liability claim typically requires you to establish the following:
  • The property owner had a duty to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition
  • The owner knew or should have known about the hazard (poor lighting)
  • The owner did not take action to remedy the issue
  • The hazard was a direct cause of your injury
  • The injury resulted in actual damages, such as medical bills or lost wages
Because property owners can fix hazardous conditions such as burned-out lights in minutes, immediately documenting the scene is critical to preserving the evidence needed to prove your claim.

The New Hampshire rules that can affect your case

New Hampshire follows a modified comparative fault system, which means if you share some responsibility for the accident, it can proportionally reduce your total compensation. Furthermore, if a court determines you were 50% or more at fault, it would prevent you from recovering any damages. The state also imposes a deadline on personal injury claims. So, you must typically file your lawsuit within three years of the date of injury, and failing to meet this deadline could permanently eliminate your ability to seek compensation. It is also worth noting that New Hampshire does not have a specific statute governing lighting standards on private premises. Courts typically evaluate these cases under common law principles and may consider local building codes or municipal ordinances as evidence of what a reasonable lighting standard should look like in a given setting.]]> On Behalf of Newborn Law, PLLC <![CDATA[Fatal car accident rates are highest for teen drivers]]> https://www.newbornlaw.com/?p=46775 2026-03-25T18:01:07Z 2026-03-25T18:01:07Z There are many ways to look at car accident statistics. These can help identify which drivers are at the greatest risk. For example, fatal car accidents are more likely for male drivers than for female drivers. Another factor to consider is age. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenage drivers have a higher fatal accident rate than any other age group. What makes them especially problematic, even though they make up a very small percentage of drivers on the road?

Inexperience and mistakes

The root issue is that young drivers are inexperienced. This may mean that they react more slowly to challenging road conditions. It can also lead to avoidable mistakes as they learn how to drive and improve their skills.  For example, young drivers sometimes do not understand what a safe following distance looks like. Rather than leaving three to four seconds between vehicles, they may leave only one to two seconds. Another example is that teen drivers sometimes engage in reckless behavior, such as speeding or unsafe passing. They can also get easily distracted by passengers, infotainment systems and their phones.  They may know that this behavior is dangerous and, in some cases, prohibited, but they do not fully appreciate the increased accident risks in the same way an older driver might. Statistics tend to show that drivers cause accidents at a much lower rate in their 20s and 30s. The simple reason for this is that these drivers are more experienced and have been behind the wheel for years or even decades.

Seeking financial compensation

Gaining experience can help drivers become safer over time, but people can still be injured in car accidents caused by teen drivers. If this happens, it is important to understand what legal steps to take to seek appropriate financial compensation.]]> On Behalf of Newborn Law, PLLC <![CDATA[What evidence do courts use for motor vehicle accidents?]]> https://www.newbornlaw.com/?p=46777 2026-03-19T08:52:37Z 2026-03-24T08:51:49Z What proof does the court consider in New Hampshire? New Hampshire follows tort law, which means that if you are found to be at fault for a motor vehicle accident, you are responsible for paying any damages you cause. Typically, at-fault drivers accomplish this through their insurance companies, which pay in their stead. However, to determine who is responsible for an accident, you must prove the negligent party is at fault. To accomplish this, courts require evidence to help them determine the cause of the accident, as well as how responsible each person involved in an accident is. Some examples o the evidence courts consider include:
  • Witness testimonies: Accounts and testimonies from those present during the scene of the accident.
  • Scene documentation: Photographs, videos and surveillance footage of the accident to help courts piece the accident together.
  • Other details: The name of the drivers, the license plate numbers, the location, the time and date of the accident.
  • Medical records: Hospital bills, receipts and records from doctors to prove the causes and severity of any injuries. Similarly, it may be important to present vehicle repair bills.
  • Official reports: Reports from third parties such as the police. New Hampshire requires drivers to report qualifying crashes to law enforcement. While a report does not decide fault by itself, it can support timelines, locations and early statements.
It is also worth mentioning that New Hampshire follows a modified comparative fault system. Parties in an accident who are partially at fault have their compensation reduced by a percentage equal to their level of fault. For example, if you are 30% responsible for an accident, you receive 30% less compensation. Bear in mind that those found to be more than 50% at fault for an accident cannot recover any compensation from other parties.

What is the importance of evidence?

Without evidence, you may struggle to prove who is at fault in an accident, potentially barring you from receiving damages from the one responsible. It is important to gather proof in a quick and timely manner, not just because evidence tends to vanish or witnesses forget, but because there is a deadline. If you suffer injuries due to a motor vehicle accident in New Hampshire, there is a three-year statute of limitations. This means you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Whether it be emotionally or financially, accidents can be difficult to recover from. Stress can compound without financial compensation because medical bills are often expensive, as is paying for automobile repairs. By knowing which evidence to present to court, you can strengthen your car accident case and potentially receive financial reimbursement, granting you some peace of mind as you focus on recovery.]]>