Personal Injury Lawyer in Lebanon, NH

Injuries are expensive. They cost you your physical well-being, demand pricey medical treatment, and take you away from working and earning a living for your family. The pain and financial costs carry into your emotional life, often leading to feelings of isolation, anxiety over the future, and diminished contentment overall. The party who hurt you needs to pay you back for those losses, and the personal injury attorneys from Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. will fight to make that happen. As soon as possible after your accident, get in touch with our personal injury lawyers in Lebanon, NH. We are ready to get to work.

Why Shaheen & Gordon is right for you

You’ll find many options when searching for personal injury attorneys, but we believe Shaheen & Gordon is right for you and your case. Our team has a love for practicing law and promoting justice. This calling and our clients are what motivate us to fight tirelessly for favorable case outcomes for residents of Lebanon and other parts of New Hampshire and New England.

We have been solving legal problems for clients since 1981, and as our team, locations, and experience have expanded, we have maintained our local roots. You can rely on us to use our resources, energy, and legal knowledge to design a case strategy specific to your needs, while treating you with compassion and respect throughout the process.

Your legal rights as an injured victim in the Upper Valley

Injured victims in Lebanon, NH have rights. We are here to help you exercise them, so you can secure the compensation you are owed.

The right to partner with an attorney: An experienced personal injury lawyer in Lebanon, NH is in the best position to get you justice, and you have the right to secure that essential representation.

The right to fight for the highest compensation possible: The at-fault party’s representative may offer you a low settlement. You have the right to refuse that amount and fight for what you truly deserve.

The right to hold negligent parties accountable: When someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentional acts cause you harm, they need to answer for their behavior, and you have the right to hold them accountable.

The right to gather evidence: Evidence significantly impacts your case, and you are within your rights to collect it. You have the right to request a police report, and the right to take your own photos and videos of the injury scene. You can also talk to witnesses and get their statements.

How a Lebanon, NH personal injury lawyer from Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. can make a difference in your case

Our team takes personal injury claims through every step of the legal process with efficiency and skill. We can handle the post-accident investigation, evidence collection, communication, and negotiations with insurance companies, and ultimately get real results. We have secured seven- and eight-figure settlements and trial awards for our deserving clients and will fight to get you the highest compensation available in your case.

$15,000,000 fatal truck accident settlement.

$1,700,000 tractor-trailor truck accident settlement after an illegal U-turn.

$1,500,000 after a fall from an unsafe second-floor sliding door.

$1,000,000 car crash injury settlement.

$1,000,000 after a slip and fall on ice, resulting in a traumatic brain injury.

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 manage motor-vehicle accident claims

Reckless driving, driving while impaired, drowsy, or distracted, violating traffic laws, and making driving errors are among the causes of motor-vehicle accidents. One of our personal injury lawyers can help if you have been hurt in an:

Auto accident
Motorcycle wreck
Pedestrian or bicycle accident
Other type of motor-vehicle crash

According to a New Hampshire Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), the state saw 146 fatalities and 594 serious injuries from motor-vehicle accidents over a recent year. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) cites a recent increase in motorcycle-accident deaths, and the Lebanon Police Department has reported an upward trend in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. When you or someone you love has been hurt by a negligent driver, our team will fight to get you justice.

We can handle the complexities of a truck accident case

Commercial truck crashes can be particularly devastating as the massive vehicles have the potential to cause catastrophic damage to other vehicles and their occupants upon impact. Among the common problems that cause truck accidents are speeding, driver fatigue, following too closely, and improperly loaded cargo. Vehicle malfunctions and poor road conditions can also contribute to these events.

Our team will investigate the accident to find the cause and negligent party, and expose any violations of the many Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that truckers, truck companies, truck inspectors, and all others involved in the truck’s operation must follow.

There are a variety of possible negligent parties and insurance companies involved in truck accidents. We have experience working through complexities to get our injured clients answers and results.

Put your Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash crashes in our capable hands

As the presence of rideshare vehicles increases, so does the potential for accidents. If you have been in a car accident using Uber or other rideshare service, we can provide you with informed, effective representation.

Key elements affecting your case include your role in the accident and the timing of the incident. Uber’s insurance structure for rideshare and delivery drivers establishes when their drivers’ own insurance policies bear coverage responsibilities and when Uber’s coverage is. Most rideshare companies follow a similar plan, and your Lebanon, NH personal injury lawyer can work through those policies and fight for your fair compensation.

You can trust us with your premises liability case

Accidents occurring on someone else’s property can prompt a premises liability case. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their properties in safe conditions so their visitors avoid preventable accidents. For example, retail stores must keep their aisles free of obstacles or slippery spills that could cause trips or falls. Homeowners must warn guests of broken stairs or rickety railings. Venue owners must have adequate security personnel in place to keep crowds under control and event attendees safe.

Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common types of premises liability cases, but others include dog bite incidents and swimming pool accidents. Sadly, there has been an alarming rise in fire-related deaths in NH. If deaths or burn injuries resulted from a lack of fire prevention or safety measures, those hurt may have grounds for a claim.

Other types of personal injury cases we take

An experienced personal injury attorney from our team is prepared to handle your case no matter what kind of action caused your injuries. We have managed cases involving:

Construction accidents
Defective products
Nursing home abuse
Many other catastrophic injuries

If your loved one died in an accident or from the injuries the accident caused, you may be eligible to file and collect benefits from a wrongful death claim. Our team can take you through that process too.

What you need to know about personal injury cases in Lebanon, NH

For a successful case outcome, you must present convincing evidence, value your losses with precision, and work within New Hampshire’s laws. A personal injury attorney in the Upper Valley can fulfill these requirements for you.

New Hampshire’s three-year statute of limitations for filing most injury claims is established in Section 508:4 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA). By connecting with us quickly after your injury, you give us time to determine the negligent party and file before the deadline.

Through our investigation, we will gather evidence with help from witnesses, accident reconstructionists, your medical team, and other experts. We will also seek access to footage from any cameras mounted near the injury scene, physical evidence from the site itself, and other sources. Evidence is more likely to get lost or damaged as time passes, which is another reason a fast partnership supports your case.

Compensation for personal injury claims

Your personal injury lawyer in Lebanon, NH will analyze your losses to calculate a fair compensation demand covering your medical bills, lost income, property damage, other financial losses, and your pain and suffering. We will not minimize or overlook any accident-related consequences.

Take the first step toward justice today

Call (800) 451-1002 or contact our firm with a message to schedule a free consultation for your personal injury case. We want the best for you, your family, and your future, and we will work hard to get the justice you deserve and the compensation you need.

Answers to your frequently asked personal injury questions

Is it important to get medical care after sustaining an injury in an accident?

Getting prompt medical care is a must after an injury. Go to a doctor immediately or as soon as possible following the incident. Your injury may be worse than it initially seems, as the shock of what happened can hide pain and other symptoms. Do not put your health at risk by letting the injury go untreated. You could worsen a dangerous condition. Your fast diagnosis and treatment also stops the at-fault party from claiming you are inventing injuries after the fact, or are responsible for causing your own worsened condition by putting off treatment.

Can a person file a premises liability claim if they are trespassing on the property?

Property owners cannot intentionally harm the trespasser, but are not liable if a trespasser is hurt on their property. Exceptions may apply, for example if the property owner has a pool or other “attractive nuisance” on the property and did not take measures to secure those elements to prevent child trespassers from entering.

Are injury victims always eligible to pursue compensation?

Per Section 507:7-d of the RSA, victims must be less than 51% responsible for an accident to seek damages for the resulting injuries and consequences. Those eligible can see their damages reduced by whatever lower percentage of fault they hold. A skilled attorney can help build a strong case to support your claim against the at-fault party and protect you from unfair assignments of culpability.