Good firm overall, though it was hard to reach the lead attorney directly at first. The paralegal team was great.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedWestgate Accident Counsel – Salem
WA⚖
31 yrs
25 attys
About the firm
Westgate Accident Counsel – Salem is a 25-attorney personal injury firm in Salem, New Hampshire, focused on car accidents as well as uninsured & underinsured motorist claims, pedestrian accidents. It has handled accident claims for 31 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The team handles the insurance paperwork so clients can focus on recovery. Most cases settle with the insurer, but the firm prepares every file as if it will go to trial.
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How it compares in Salem
Westgate Accident Counsel – Salem rates above the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Salem average 4.3, and this firm has 4.4. It has fewer reviews (110) than the city average (394), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #12 in New Hampshire by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice31 (since 1995)
Attorneys25
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceMostly settlements
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims | 4–10 months | 33% | 40% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 1, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:30 AM–5:30 PM
TUE8:30 AM–5:30 PM
WED8:30 AM–5:30 PM
THU8:30 AM–5:30 PM
FRI8:30 AM–5:30 PM
SAT9:00 AM–1:00 PM
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Firm advances case costs, Free case review by phone or video. Virtual consultations, Spanish-speaking staff, Home and hospital visits. Insurance negotiation team, Trial attorneys on staff, Accident reconstruction experts.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Firm advances case costs✓ Free case review by phone or videoSERVICE
✓ Virtual consultations✓ Spanish-speaking staff✓ Home and hospital visitsEXPERIENCE
✓ Insurance negotiation team✓ Trial attorneys on staff✓ Accident reconstruction expertsOFFICE
✓ Weekend appointmentsLocation
📍 6076 Elm St, Suite 887, Salem, NH
Client reviews
Our reviews 4Google reviews 110
They explained the contingency fee in plain English before I signed anything. No surprises at the end.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedThey came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedHonest from the first call: they told me my claim was small and helped me settle it quickly instead of dragging it out.
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Car accident law in New Hampshire verify
Statute of limitations (injury)3 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (51% bar)
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed New Hampshire attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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