Yes. In New Hampshire, you can usually change lawyers at any point in an injury case, including after settlement talks start or even after a lawsuit has been filed.

The biggest thing to protect is the deadline to sue. For most New Hampshire injury claims, the statute of limitations is 3 years under RSA 508:4. Switching attorneys does not pause that clock. If your case is close to the deadline, the new lawyer may need to file quickly in Superior Court to preserve it.

You do not have to accept the insurance company doctor's opinion as the last word. You can get your own evaluation from an orthopedist, neurologist, occupational medicine doctor, or other specialist, depending on the injury. That second opinion can matter a lot in cases involving a meniscus tear, crush injury, chemical exposure, or disputed long-term work limits.

If a lawsuit is already filed, the change is usually handled by paperwork with the court:

• your old lawyer withdraws or is replaced,
• your new lawyer files an appearance,
• your file, records, and expert materials are transferred.

Your old lawyer may claim a fee from any eventual recovery for work already done, but that does not mean you are stuck with them.

Before switching, get copies of:

• medical records and imaging
• expert reports
• correspondence with the insurer
• any settlement demand or offer
• the court docket, if suit has been filed

If the case involves a work injury, a dispute over medical opinions may also end up before the New Hampshire Department of Labor. In that setting, your own treating doctor's records and restrictions can be critical if the carrier's exam says you are ready to return to full duty.