Bedford, New Hampshire Personal Injury Lawyers

KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYERS ADVOCATING FOR ACCIDENT VICTIMS IN BEDFORD

Bedford has a population of over 20,000 residents and an area of about 33 square miles. Residents and visitors can enjoy attractions such as the Pulpit Rock Conservation Area, often known fondly as “Bedford’s Natural Treasure.” This is a great destination for hiking, bird watching, and other outdoor experiences. Whether you are traveling to Bedford or exploring the town by car or on foot, accidents can happen. If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or another accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to learn more about your options. At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., our Bedford personal injury lawyers are committed to helping clients obtain the compensation that they are entitled to receive for their harm.

Seeking Compensation in a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury cases can arise from a variety of accidents, but they are most often rooted in the legal theory of negligence. Negligence occurs when a person fails to use reasonable care, thereby causing an accident. Put another way, individuals and some entities have an obligation to use reasonable care and to engage in practices that would prevent foreseeable harm to others. Reasonable care refers to the level of care that a prudent or sensible person would have used under the same or similar circumstances. There are some situations, such as medical malpractice, in which the level of care is more specific and may need to be proved by expert testimony.

In order to establish negligence following a car accident or another accident in New Hampshire, the plaintiff must prove certain elements. These are that the defendant owed the plaintiff a certain duty of care, the defendant breached the duty of care owed to the plaintiff, and the defendant’s breach was a direct and proximate cause of the accident and the plaintiff’s resulting injuries. Our personal injury attorneys can help Bedford residents gather evidence to prove these elements.

Depending on the nature and extent of the injuries suffered, the plaintiff may be able to recover a variety of damages. These often include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, disability, and any other losses arising from the accident. The damages will vary in each case based on the details of that case. The purpose of awarding damages is to return the injured person to the position in which they were before the accident, to the extent possible.

If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover damages from the at-fault party through a wrongful death claim. Only certain surviving family members can file this type of claim. Wrongful death damages typically include funeral costs, medical expenses incurred prior to the decedent’s death, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and more. These claims are not only emotionally fraught but also legally complex. As a result, you should reach out to a Bedford personal injury attorney even if you are merely contemplating filing such a claim.

The burden of proof in negligence cases is on the plaintiff, who must establish negligence by a preponderance of the evidence. Under this standard, the side who has the more persuasive evidence will win the case. It may be helpful to think of it as a 51-49 standard, since as long as the plaintiff has slightly more convincing evidence, they will win.