Concord Premises Liability Lawyer
Guidance after an injury caused by an unsafe property condition.
When an Unsafe Property Condition Causes an Injury
An injury in a store, apartment building, parking area, restaurant, or other property can leave you dealing with pain, medical care, missed work, and questions about who was responsible. A premises liability claim is not based only on the fact that an injury happened. The condition, notice, control of the property, and the actions of everyone involved all matter.
New Hampshire’s Supreme Court has explained that a premises owner may be responsible when harm results from failing to use reasonable care in activities on the property or failing to remedy or warn about a dangerous condition the owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about. See Rallis v. Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 159 N.H. 95 (2009).
Examples of Premises Liability Matters
- Slips or falls involving liquids, debris, snow, ice, or uneven walking surfaces
- Unsafe stairs, railings, entrances, lighting, or parking areas
- Hazards at stores, restaurants, apartments, offices, or public-facing businesses
- Injuries involving inadequate security when the specific facts support a legal duty
- Dog bites or animal-related injuries connected to a property
These examples do not automatically establish liability. The evidence must connect the dangerous condition or conduct to the injury and identify the person or business legally responsible.
What Evidence Can Matter
Conditions can change quickly. If it is safe to do so, photographs or video of the location may help preserve what was present at the time. An incident report, witness names, surveillance footage, maintenance records, weather information, footwear, damaged property, and medical records may also become important.
Deadlines and Comparative Fault
New Hampshire RSA 508:4 generally provides a three-year period for personal actions and includes a discovery rule in some circumstances. Shorter notice rules or other deadlines can apply to particular defendants or facts, so do not assume the general period controls your case.
Under RSA 507:7-d, a person’s own fault does not bar recovery when it is not greater than the combined fault of the defendant or defendants, but any award is reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to the injured person.
Steps to Take After an Injury
- Get appropriate medical care and follow the treatment instructions you receive.
- Report the incident to the property owner, manager, or responsible business.
- Preserve photographs, video, clothing, footwear, receipts, and witness information.
- Keep copies of medical bills, work-loss records, and insurance correspondence.
- Speak with counsel before giving a recorded statement or signing a broad release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a claim?
RSA 508:4 generally allows three years for personal actions, but exceptions and additional notice requirements may apply. Prompt review helps protect evidence and identify the correct deadline.
What must I prove?
The analysis commonly focuses on the dangerous condition or activity, who controlled the property, what the responsible party knew or should have known, whether reasonable care was used, and whether the condition caused the injury.
What if I was partly at fault?
New Hampshire applies comparative fault under RSA 507:7-d. Recovery may still be possible when your fault is not greater than the combined fault of the defendant or defendants, although damages are reduced proportionately.
What evidence should I preserve?
Keep photographs, video, incident reports, witness details, footwear, damaged items, medical records, bills, and communications with the property owner or insurer.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Tenn And Tenn, PA offers free consultations for personal injury matters, including premises liability cases.
Reviewed by Attorney John J. Tenn. Law checked as of September 21, 2026.
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