NEW HAMPSHIRE AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
New Hampshire Modified Comparative Fault & the Greater-Than-50% Bar
New Hampshire follows modified comparative fault. A claimant may recover when the claimant’s fault is not greater than the fault of the defendant or combined defendants, with damages reduced in proportion to assigned fault. This guide will address allocation, multiple defendants, and related litigation consequences.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current RSA 507:7-d, allocation principles, exceptions, and controlling appellate decisions before publication.