If I live in one state but was injured in a car accident in another state, in which state do I hire an attorney?
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If I live in one state but was injured in a car accident in another state, in which state do I hire an attorney?
Asked on August 8, 2017 under Personal Injury, New Hampshire
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You are the plaintiff. The party you are suing is the defendant.
A lawsuit can be filed in the state where the plaintiff resides or in the state where the defendant resides or in the state where the incident that is the subject of the lawsuit occurred.
You can retain an attorney in the state where you were injured or in the state where the auto accident occurred or in the state where you reside.
For convenience purposes, it would be advisable to retain an attorney in the state where you reside.
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