Key facts: New Hampshire
- When the clock starts
- Generally the date of injury for personal injury claims; the date of death for wrongful death. New Hampshire follows the discovery rule for most negligence claims, which delays accrual when the injury was not, or could not reasonably have been, discovered at the time.
- Last verified
- 2026-05-22
- Source type
- Primary (state code or court opinion)
Details and exceptions for New Hampshire
Three years for both PI and wrongful death. The discovery rule is codified at RSA 508:4. The statute is tolled for minors until age 18 under RSA 508:8, giving them effectively until age 21 to file.
Related: New Hampshire comparative negligence rule
New Hampshire follows a modified 51% bar rule. Modified comparative fault with a 51% bar; the plaintiff is barred only when fault is "greater than" the combined fault of defendants. A 50/50 split still allows half recovery.
Read the full New Hampshire comparative negligence rule →This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Notice deadlines for claims against governmental units, medical malpractice, intentional torts, and other special categories run on separate tracks and can be much shorter. Confirm the controlling rule with a licensed New Hampshire attorney before relying on it.