Rear-End Collision Fault under New Hampshire Law
A partner with the Boynton Waldron legal firm since 2009, attorney Phil Pettis has been admitted to the New Hampshire bar and the United States District Court for more than two decades. Phil Pettis has handled numerous personal injury cases, including malpractice claims and automobile accidents.
New Hampshire is in the majority of states with fault car accident laws. In fault states, recovery is allocated proportionately based on each party’s role in the collision. In the case of rear-end collisions, the struck driver may be held at least partially responsible. This holds true for drivers who were rear-ended while disobeying traffic laws.
If drivers are found to be equally responsible for the collision, they each may be able to file for damages. However, if one driver is considered to be at least 51 percent at fault, he or she may be responsible for the other driver’s damages. In addition to being compensated for vehicle damage, drivers may receive damages for lost wages, medical bills incurred as a result of the accident, or emotional pain and suffering.
