Auto Accident Attorneys in Portsmouth, NH

Connecticut uses a modified comparative negligence rule when determining liability for accidents and injuries. If you are 50% liable or more for your car accident, then you cannot recover any damages from the other driver. It is paramount that we use convincing evidence to minimize your liability as much as possible.

To determine liability, we can use evidence like:

• Dashcam footage
• Eyewitness statements
• Police reports
• Photographs of the scene

With the right evidence, we can build a strong case and a convincing argument to explain why you did nothing wrong that led to the crash. For example, footage from your dashcam could show that you were driving with a green light when the other motorist crashed into you. Or statements from passersby could be used to establish that the other driver turned left in front of you, leaving no time or space for you to come to a safe stop.

In order to win your car accident lawsuit, you will need to demonstrate the following in a court of law:

1. The other driver owed you a duty of care; in other words, they had a responsibility to you and other motorists on the road to drive in a way that didn't endanger others
2. The other driver broke this duty of care, thereby resulting in the accident
3. You were injured as a result of the other driver's negligence
4. You suffered economic or non-economic damages as a direct result of the car accident caused by the other driver's negligence

If you are able to prove these 4 things before a judge or jury, you stand a good chance of winning your car accident lawsuit.

Hit and run accidents are frustrating for many reasons, including the fact that financial recovery is not guaranteed. If you cannot identify the driver who hit you, then how can you get compensation from them? The answer lies in your auto insurance policy. Uninsured motorist coverage can be used to get compensation after being in a hit and run accident, but that means you will have to file a claim with your own insurance provider. Even though you pay them monthly premiums, you should not expect them to make your hit and run or uninsured motorist claim easy. Turn to our car accident lawyers in Portsmouth for help and guidance.

There is a two-year statute of limitations on car accident claims in Connecticut. Under rare circumstances, the statute might be extended to three years, but it cannot be extended any further. You should assume that you have two years from the date of your accident and act accordingly.

Keep in mind that the two-year statute of limitations applies to filing a civil claim in pursuit of compensation. To file an auto insurance claim with your insurance provider, there might be a brief time limit of a month, a few weeks, or even less.