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A Major Winter Activity
New Hampshire has thousands of miles of snowmobile trails, drawing riders across the North Country, the Lakes Region, and the White Mountains. With heavy use comes risk: collisions between sleds, crashes with fixed objects, trail hazards, and incidents involving alcohol all cause serious injuries each winter.
Liability in Snowmobile Crashes
Liability can involve another rider's negligence — speeding, reckless operation, or intoxication — or, in some cases, a landowner or trail issue. Operating a snowmobile while impaired is both illegal and a common factor in serious crashes. Determining fault requires investigating how the crash happened.
Insurance Considerations
Coverage for snowmobile injuries can come from the at-fault operator's policy or sometimes a homeowner's policy. Because these crashes often occur in remote areas, response times can be long and injuries severe, making the claim's value significant.
Protecting Your Rights
After a snowmobile crash, get medical help, report the incident, and document the scene and witnesses. New Hampshire's comparative negligence rule and three-year deadline apply. An attorney can evaluate liability and pursue available coverage.
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