New Hampshire Pain & Suffering Calculator

New Hampshire has no cap on pain and suffering, including in malpractice cases, because the state Supreme Court struck the caps down. Fault bars a claim only when it is greater than the defendants' fault, and a defendant at 50% or more is jointly liable.

Cited to RSA 507:7-d FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

Estimate your pain & suffering

Enter your economic damages, pick severity, the defendant, and the fault split.

$
Estimated result
—

No cap on ordinary damages

New Hampshire once had a malpractice damages cap, but the state Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional in Carson v. Maurer. A later decision, Brannigan v. Usitalo, struck down a larger cap on all personal injury damages, so pain and suffering is for the jury without a statutory ceiling.

Fault follows RSA 507:7-d: you are barred only if your fault is greater than the defendants'. Under 507:7-e, a defendant at 50% or more is jointly and severally liable. Claims against the state are limited by RSA 541-B:14 to $475,000 per claimant.

Injured in New Hampshire?

A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.

Talk to a New Hampshire attorney

This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited New Hampshire statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed New Hampshire attorney.