# Elmore Law Office > A Portsmouth, New Hampshire personal injury law firm representing injured clients throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The firm handles motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, dog bites, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims on a contingency-fee basis ("no fee unless we win"). The firm never represents insurance companies. The firm is led by Attorney John P. Elmore, a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law with over two decades of personal injury experience. He is licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including the federal district courts for both states. The firm provides compassionate, personalized representation and takes a transparent, numbers-driven approach to evaluating cases. - Main phone: (603) 929-1117 - Email: contact@elmorelaw.com - Office address: 264 Lafayette Rd, Unit B2A, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 - Mailing address: 264 Lafayette Road, Building B, Suite 8, Portsmouth, NH 03802 - Service area: Statewide New Hampshire and greater Massachusetts (Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and surrounding areas). General legal context the firm's matters commonly involve: - New Hampshire fault standard: an injured party may recover as long as they are not more than 50 percent at fault (modified comparative negligence). - Massachusetts fault standard: an injured party may recover as long as they are less than 50 percent at fault (modified comparative negligence). - Workers' compensation: a separate no-fault system; the firm handles both personal injury and workers' comp claims, including third-party negligence claims arising from workplace accidents. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [Firm Overview](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/firm-overview/): Firm history and approach. - [Testimonials](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/testimonial/): Client reviews. - [Blog](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/blog/): Articles on New Hampshire and Massachusetts personal injury law. - [Contact Us](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. - [Portsmouth Law Office](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/portsmouth-personal-injury-law-office/): Office details for the Portsmouth location. ## Attorneys - [John P. Elmore](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/attorneys/john-p-elmore/): Founder and principal attorney; biography, bar admissions, and credentials. ## Practice Areas ### Motor Vehicle Accidents - [Motor Vehicle Accidents (overview)](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/motor-vehicle-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Overview of all motor vehicle accident claims. - [Car Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/car-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Automobile collision injury claims. - [Distracted Driving Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/distracted-driving-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Claims involving distracted or inattentive drivers. - [E-Bike Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/e-bike-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Electric bicycle accident injury claims. - [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/motorcycle-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Representation for injured motorcycle riders. - [Passenger Injuries](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/passenger-injuries-lawyer-portsmouth/): Claims for vehicle passengers injured in crashes. - [Rear-End Collisions](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/rear-end-collisions-lawyer-portsmouth/): Rear-end crash injury claims. - [Rollover Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/rollover-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Rollover accident injury claims, often involving SUVs. - [Truck Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/truck-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Commercial truck crash claims. ### Work-Related Injuries - [Work-Related Injuries (overview)](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/work-related-injuries-lawyer-portsmouth/): Overview of workplace injury claims. - [Workers' Compensation](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/workers-compensation-lawyer-portsmouth/): Workplace injury benefits claims under the workers' comp system. - [Workplace Injuries](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/workplace-injuries-lawyer-portsmouth/): Third-party negligence claims arising from on-the-job injuries. - [Ladder and Scaffolding Falls](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/ladder-and-scaffolding-falls-lawyer-portsmouth/): Falls from ladders or scaffolding resulting in serious injury. ### Premises Liability - [Premises Liability](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/premises-liability-lawyer-portsmouth/): Overview of property owner liability claims. - [Slip and Fall Accidents](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/slip-and-fall-accidents-lawyer-portsmouth/): Slip, trip, and fall injury claims on unsafe premises. ### Serious and Catastrophic Injuries - [Serious and Catastrophic Injuries](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/serious-and-catastrophic-injuries-lawyer-portsmouth/): Overview of life-altering and catastrophic injury claims. - [Brain and Spinal Injuries](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/brain-and-spinal-injuries-lawyer-portsmouth/): Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury claims. - [Burn Injuries](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/burn-injury-lawyer-portsmouth/): Severe burn injury claims. ### Other Practice Areas - [Dog Bites](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/dog-bite-lawyer-portsmouth/): Dog bite and animal attack injury claims; strict liability applies in most cases. - [Wrongful Death](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/wrongful-death-lawyer-portsmouth/): Claims brought by families following a fatal accident. ## Service Areas ### New Hampshire - [Dover](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-dover/): Personal injury representation in Dover, NH. - [Manchester](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-manchester/): Personal injury representation in Manchester, NH. - [Nashua](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-nashua/): Personal injury representation in Nashua, NH. - [Rochester](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-rochester/): Personal injury representation in Rochester, NH. - [Somersworth](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-somersworth/): Personal injury representation in Somersworth, NH. ### Massachusetts - [Amesbury](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-amesbury/): Personal injury representation in Amesbury, MA. - [Haverhill](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-haverhill/): Personal injury representation in Haverhill, MA. - [Newburyport](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-newburyport/): Personal injury representation in Newburyport, MA. - [Lowell](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-lowell/): Personal injury representation in Lowell, MA. - [Lawrence](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-lawrence/): Personal injury representation in Lawrence, MA. ## Optional - [Scholarship Application](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/scholarship-application/): Firm scholarship program. - [Site Map](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/site-map/): Full index of site pages. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy. - [Disclaimer](https://www.elmoreinjurylaw.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer.