New Hampshire Traumatic Brain Injury Resources & Support Services

New Hampshire residents living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have access to an extensive network of advocacy organizations, state agencies, and community support providers that can assist throughout the recovery process. Resources such as the Disabilities Rights Center and the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire help individuals and families understand their rights, access available services, and connect with support networks across the state. These organizations can provide valuable guidance for individuals navigating the physical, cognitive, and emotional effects of a brain injury.

In addition to statewide advocacy and support services, New Hampshire offers a wide range of community-based programs through organizations such as Community Bridges, Community Partners, Gateways Community Services, Lakes Region Community Services, and One Sky Community Services. State agencies including the Division of Adult Learning and Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Health and Human Services also provide programs that may assist with employment, independent living, and long-term recovery needs. Understanding the available independent living and long-term recovery needs can help New Hampshire residents identify programs and resources that support greater independence and quality of life after a traumatic brain injury.

Statute of Limitations and Repose

How to use this list of New Hampshire Statutes of Limitations and Repose

• “General Tort” is the statute of limitations for most personal injury or negligence claims (e.g., car accidents, slip and fall, general liability).
• “Medical Malpractice is the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers and hospitals for alleged negligence or errors in medical care.  The phrase “from act/omission” = Time starts from the date of the alleged malpractice. The phrase “from discovery” = Time starts from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. The medical malpractice statute of repose is an absolute deadline after the act of malpractice, regardless of when the injury is discovered. After this period, no claim can be brought, even if the injury was not discovered until later.
•  “Products Liability”is the statute of limitations for claims involving injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. The products liability statute of repose is the maximum time after the product was manufactured, sold, or delivered that a lawsuit may be filed, regardless of when the injury occurred or was discovered.
• “Workers’ Compensation” is statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim for work-related injuries or occupational diseases.  The following phrases apply: “from injury” = Time starts from the date of the injury; “from last payment” = Time starts from the date of the last payment; “from knowledge/discovery” = Time starts from when the injury or occupational disease was, or should have been, discovered; “from first symptom” = For occupational diseases, time starts from first manifestation of symptoms; and “from act/discovery” = Whichever is later, the date of the act or the date the injury was discovered.
• Each entry includes the relevant statute citation for your further research or verification. And “N/A” means that there is no statute of repose or not applicable for that claim type in that state.

Remember that statute of limitations and repose can change, so it is essential to:

• Confirm the current law as soon as possible.
• Remember that there is no substitute for consulting an experienced attorney on a potential legal matter as soon as possible.
• Remember that the facts of the case can alter or change the Statutes of Limitations.

General Tort: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4 (3 years from injury/discovery)

Medical Malpractice: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 507-C:4 (2 years from injury/discovery)

Products Liability: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:4 (3 years)

Workers’ Comp: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 281-A:21-a (3 years from injury)