People often ask me when is the right time to hire a personal injury lawyer after a car crash. My answer almost always is as soon as possible. While the statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident other than wrongful death cases which are two...
Is There Always a Driver Who is at Fault for a Car Crash on Icy or Snowy Roads in Vermont?
Is There Always a Driver Who is at Fault for a Car Crash on Icy or Snowy Roads in Vermont? The answer is yes. Car crashes increase in Vermont when the roads are snowy are icy. However many of these crashes are preventable. The most common reason for winter car...
Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Vermont?
An unexpected, serious injury can upend a person’s life. There’s medical treatment to worry about, sometimes including hospitalizations and long-term rehabilitation stays. There’s the burden of dealing with health insurance companies, and the worry that the policy...
Hire a Car Accident Lawyer Without Meeting in Person
You might be wondering if you have to meet with me in person if you are in a car accident. We are currently not meeting our clients inside and typically people will call me first for our initial conference rather than meeting in person. We also meet people via Zoom. I...
The Driver in a Rear End Crash is Almost Always at Fault But Not Always
The crash described below that happened in Waitsfield is a common type of rear end crash. The driver in front stopped to allow pedestrians to cross the road in a crosswalk. The driver behind him was not paying attention and crashed into the rear of the stopped...
Why You Might Need a Personal Injury Attorney
An unexpected, serious injury can upend a person’s life. There’s medical treatment to worry about, sometimes including hospitalizations and long-term rehabilitation stays. There’s the burden of dealing with health insurance companies, and the worry that the policy...
Who Pays the Medical Bills When Are You Are in a Car Accident?
Often, people in auto accidents need immediate medical attention. Some of these injuries can be extensive and rehabilitation may be a required treatment. So, if you were hurt by another motorist, who pays the bill? You would logically think the insurance company that...
What to Do After a Car Accident in Vermont
It can happen in an instant and affect the rest of your life. Car accidents are serious matters and should be treated as such. After the accident, the report, and the tow truck, you need to continue living almost as if nothing happened. After such a dangerous and...
Why You Should Hire an Auto Accident Attorney
Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Attorney? If you've lost a loved one or sustained an injury in a car accident because of another driver's carelessness, you have the right to hold that driver responsible for his or her actions. A Vermont car accident lawyer can' t...
Determining Liability in a Truck Accident
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of trucking accidents has increased significantly over the last two decades. While trucks cause a small percentage of all car accidents, they tend to cause more harm than other vehicles due to...