This is a common question to which there is no ironclad answer. If you give us a call, we can help you evaluate whether or not you need a lawyer. Sometimes we’re able to help people just by talking through their problem with them on the phone. Most issues, however, cannot be resolved so quickly. In those cases, we may invite you to our office for an initial consultation. The initial telephone call and/or initial consultation with us are always free of charge, until you decide to retain us. So if you’ve been injured at work, have been in an automobile accident, or simply feel your legal rights have been violated in some way, give us a call. Our team of experienced attorneys is here to help.

Medical malpractice occurs when you’re injured as the result of substandard medical care. In order to prove medical malpractice, it is necessary to prove that the medical care provider failed to act in accordance with the standard of reasonable professional practice.

In order for you to recover for your injuries, we’ll need to prove three things:

• What the medical community in general believes to be competent and acceptable treatment.
• That the medical care provider in your case did not provide competent and
  acceptable treatment.
• That you were injured as a result of the medical care provider’s actions (or
  inactions).

To prove a medical malpractice case, it is necessary to have experts, who are usually other doctors. This requirement of expert support makes medical malpractice cases difficult—and expensive—to properly investigate, prepare and try.

If you wish to speak with an attorney experienced in handling medical malpractice cases, please contact attorneys Fran Murphy. The initial telephone call and initial meeting with us are always free.

If you are involved in an automobile accident, the first thing to do is take care of yourself and others! Under current New Hampshire law, you have three years from the date of an accident to file a lawsuit.

It’s important to realize that in some cases, the police will not investigate an accident. If the police do not investigate, it is your responsibility to complete a detailed operator’s report and file that report with the Department of Motor Vehicles. We have copies of these forms available and would be happy to help you complete and file this report.

It is also important to understand that insurance adjusters routinely contact accident victims very early with the hope of reaching a quick settlement, which may not fully compensate you for your injuries and losses. BE CAREFUL! Settling an accident case quickly and without the advice of an attorney may not be in your best interest. If you wish to speak with an attorney experienced in handling motor vehicle accident cases, please contact attorneys John Kenison or Fran Murphy. The initial telephone call and initial meeting with us are always free.