When you suffer an injury due to the negligence of another person, you may have the basis for a personal injury case. However, taking your case to court may not always be the right idea. Attorney Mark Rufo PC wants you to understand the details of a personal injury...
How long does an insurer have to respond to a claim in NH?
When you submit an insurance claim for the recovery of benefits, your insurer must respond with a certain timeframe. Failure to respond within the timeframe specified by New Hampshire law may be grounds for an insurance bad faith lawsuit. If you sustain a personal...
What forms can head injuries take?
Head injuries can range in severity, with some being very mild. However, any traumatic injury to your head can be serious because of the potential to affect your brain directly. Johns Hopkins Medicine describes several common head injuries that, at the very least,...
Does a dog’s breed affect its owner’s liability for harm?
A canine's breed does not determine whether its owner is responsible for a bite or an attack. According to The General Court of New Hampshire, the owner or caretaker of a dog that harms you or your property faces strict liability for damages. If you or a family member...
What does a spinal cord injury cost you?
Spinal cord injuries may bring to mind horrific car crashes, but they can happen in any circumstance. SCIs are costly and can demand both initial surgery and long-term therapy for you to regain motor control. When they happen due to the neglect of a driver or...
Make a house safe for guests
When people invite guests to their homes, they may not think about what will happen if someone slips and falls. Slips and falls can cause people to incur serious injuries, and homeowners may be responsible if they did not make their home safe for guests. Guests may...
4 potentially life-altering complications from a dog bite
Even though dogs make excellent companion animals, dog bites occur frequently. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are nearly 5 million dog bites in the country every year. While avoiding aggressive dogs is a good way to stay...
Why might an insurer deny my claim?
When you suffer an injury in a car accident due to someone else's negligence, then you can often make a claim against their insurance for payment for your injuries. While this may seem like a straightforward process, insurers are very good at nitpicking claims to...
What are signs a dog is about to bite?
While most of us like to believe that dogs are harmless, lovable pets, the reality is that dogs can actually end up being quite dangerous. Coming across a dog that is either hurt or scared may indeed result in a dog bite. Dog bites can be very traumatic, so avoiding...
You may experience extreme hardship after a spouse’s injury
The relationship you have with your husband or wife is likely more significant than the ones you enjoy with your friends and family members. After all, not only is your spouse your lifelong companion, but he or she also offers an abundance of support. If your partner...