Keene Car Accident Lawyers

Victims often do not recognize just how far-reaching the effects of a motor vehicle accident can be in the immediate aftermath of the crash. They will feel their injuries and see the damage to their cars, but they may not grasp the ways the incident will affect their health, finances, and emotional well-being for the long term.

Without help from experienced personal injury lawyers, they could miss the opportunity to secure much-needed compensation. The Keene car accident attorneys from Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. know the ways a car crashcan affect a victim’s life and will fight to secure damages to cover every potential loss.

Why you can trust Shaheen & Gordon with your injury case

Our team has been standing with and fighting for car crash victims for over 40 years. Our car accident lawyers know the New Hampshire legal system inside and out, and know how to build a convincing case within that system. We have established our position as local advocates for residents of Keene, New Hampshire, and New England at large.

We have offices throughout New England and over 65 attorneys on our team. While our local roots run deep, our clients benefit from our collective depth of experience and breadth of knowledge, and these factors are part of why we’re different from other law firms. We also approach every case with compassion for clients, a case-specific strategy, and a commitment to excellence.

Your legal rights as an injured driver in Keene

New Hampshire gives injured drivers rights after an accident, and our team will work to protect those rights and fight back against those responsible for causing you harm. You have the:

Right to a safe driving experience: All drivers owe others on the road a duty of care, a legal obligation, to practice safe driving behaviors and avoid dangerous ones.

Right to hold negligent parties accountable: When drivers fail to fulfill their duty of care and cause you harm, you have the right to fight to make them pay.

Right to secure legal representation: An experienced attorney is best equipped to help you get justice, and it is your right to form a legal partnership and get representation.

Right to fight for the highest compensation possible: You do not have to settle for too-low compensation. You have the right to seek the maximum damages available.

Shaheen & Gordon has a track record of proven results

The personal injury attorneys at our law firm have represented clients hurt in auto accidents and other injury-causing events since 1981. Our case results show how effectively we put our knowledge, experience, and resources to work for our clients, and we are ready to do the same for you.

$6,000,000 settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.

$2,800,000 settlement in an auto accident that led to wrongful death.

$1,000,000 award to woman injured in car crash.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and case results referred to in this website are not intended to be, nor should they be understood as, a representation that equivalent results will be achieved in any given case.

We can manage any car accident case with efficiency and skill

Car crashes happen for a variety of reasons, and we will investigate your situation fully to identify the cause and hold the responsible party accountable. The culpable party may be:

Another driver: A third-party driver may fail to obey traffic laws, operate the vehicle recklessly, speed, drive while distracted or fatigued or impaired, or otherwise breach their legal duty to demonstrate safe driving practices.
A vehicle or part manufacturer: A defective or malfunctioning vehicle or part can cause an accident, and the designer, installer, or manufacturer may be to blame.
A government entity: Certain street conditions, non-working traffic signals, and inadequate street lighting can create hazards, and represent a failure in oversight from the responsible government agency.

We will pursue every source of information and compile convincing evidence in the effort to prove your claim. Evidence may include:

Testimony from witnesses
Footage from cameras mounted nearby or dashcams
Physical evidence from the accident site
Defects or malfunctions found through vehicle inspections
Input from accident reconstructionists and other experts

Our decades in service have made us skilled investigators, and we will examine the details of your accident with great care.

Rideshare accidents

You may have been in a car accident while using Uber or another type of rideshare vehicle. Rideshare situations present more complicated accident cases, as the insurance company responsible for providing coverage depends on the timing of the event. For example, Uber provides third-party liability coverage when drivers are on the way to a passenger pickup or are transporting passengers, and if the driver’s personal policy does not apply.

If the accident occurs while the driver is active on the app but still waiting to accept a fare, personal insurance applies in this case as well. As you might expect, insurance companies will look for opportunities to cast responsibility elsewhere, possibly engaging in drawn-out arguments over the most specific details to avoid making a payout. You do not want to be the collateral damage of the insurance battle. We will deal with insurance companies and all other related complexities and fight to get you a favorable case outcome.

What you should know about car accidents in Keene

Any driver who knows or “should have known” that they have been in an accident leading to injury, death, or property damage must stop their vehicle, render aid to those injured, and exchange information with the others involved, per section 264:25 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA).

It is best to call law enforcement to the scene to make an official accident report. If law enforcement does not attend the scene, those involved must file an accident report within 15 days if the accident caused injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000.

Start gathering evidence for your claim at the accident site. Get contact information from witnesses and ask them to send you an account of their observations before their memories fade. Take photos of the cars, especially their positions and damage, the road conditions, your injuries, and the environment overall.

When to See a Doctor

The severity of car accident injuries is not always immediately obvious and may have delayed symptoms. Do not assume your injuries are minor, and do not wait to get care. You can protect your health and strengthen your claim by seeing a doctor right away.

Damages available for a car accident claim in Keene, NH

By bringing a successful claim, you may collect compensation for property damage, medical bills, pain and suffering, income loss, and any other expenses incurred by the accident. Under RSA section 507:7-d, you are only eligible to pursue this compensation if you are less than 51% at fault for the accident.

Those meeting this standard can still see a compensation reduction if they hold a smaller percentage of fault. That same percentage will be deducted from their total calculated settlement. Our team will challenge accusations the other side may level to put your eligibility for compensation in question or to reduce their payout, and will work tirelessly to gather convincing evidence of the at-fault party’s extensive negligence.

Our experienced team will account for every loss you have sustained when valuing your case and calculating a settlement demand. We will speak to your medical team about future care needs, assess your future earning capacity if you cannot return to work, and put a respectful dollar value on your lost enjoyment of life. Insurance companies will try to minimize your losses, but we will call out these attempts and fight for every single dollar you deserve.

Car Accidents Causing a Wrongful Death

If your loved one was killed in a crash, you may be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death claim, per RSA 556.12. Damages can include compensation for your loved one’s physical and mental suffering, lost years of life and lost earning potential, and coverage for expenses paid by your loved one’s estate because of the accident. As a surviving family member, you may also secure financial acknowledgement for your loss of relationship. Shaheen & Gordon can help you through this process.

Our goal is securing fair compensation for you

Our attorneys are ready to get to work on securing the compensation you deserve. Take the first step toward justice today by calling (800) 451-1002 or sending us a message so we can arrange your free consultation.

Answers to common questions about car accidents in Keene

Will my case go to trial?

Most personal injury cases settle through negotiations. Negotiations take place out of court and without a trial. Settlements generally come faster than trial awards, so Shaheen & Gordon will work to resolve your case this way. However, we do not want to settle for less than you deserve, and our skilled Keene car accident lawyers will be prepared to wage an aggressive trial fight if the other side refuses to negotiate fairly.

How long do I have to file an injury claim?

New Hampshire’s statute of limitations for filing most personal injury cases is three years, per

RSA section 508:4. It is best to connect with an attorney quickly so you meet this deadline and to give your attorney the opportunity to collect evidence before it gets lost.

Do I need an attorney if an insurance company makes me an offer right away?

Insurance companies usually make fast offers as a way to keep their payout low. They offer you less than your case is worth, hoping you don’t realize its actual value. Experienced car accident lawyers know how much your case is worth and will fight to get you just compensation. While you are not legally required to hire an attorney, you are more likely to get true financial justice if you partner with us.