Dog Bite Liability in New Hampshire
Whether a dog owner in New Hampshire is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.
Short answer: Strict liability. A person injured, or whose property or animals are damaged, by a dog the person does not own or keep may recover damages from the person who owns, keeps or possesses the dog, unless the injured person was committing a trespass or other tort. RSA 466:19
| Dog bites | Strict liability. A person injured, or whose property or animals are damaged, by a dog the person does not own or keep may recover damages from the person who owns, keeps or possesses the dog, unless the injured person was committing a trespass or other tort. A parent or guardian is liable if the owner or keeper is a minor. Source: RSA 466:19 |
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| Deadline to sue for an injury | Three years from the act or omission. If the injury and its connection to the act or omission were not discovered and could not reasonably have been discovered at the time, the three years run from when the injured person discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) them. Source: RSA 508:4, I |
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FAQ
Is a dog owner liable for a dog bite in New Hampshire?
Strict liability. A person injured, or whose property or animals are damaged, by a dog the person does not own or keep may recover damages from the person who owns, keeps or possesses the dog, unless the injured person was committing a trespass or other tort. A parent or guardian is liable if the owner or keeper is a minor.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in New Hampshire?
Three years from the act or omission. If the injury and its connection to the act or omission were not discovered and could not reasonably have been discovered at the time, the three years run from when the injured person discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) them.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.