Here is a tragic result of someone trying to pass on plow truck causing a fatality. The estate of the deceased driver has wrongful death claim against the driver attempting to pass the plow truck. The statute of limitations in Vermont for wrongful dead cases is 2...
Does a Passenger Who is Injured on a Snowmobile Have a Claim if the Driver Operates the Snowmobile Carelessly? A passenger has the right to make a claim against a negligent driver of a snowmobile similar to a passenger in a car. Liability insurance is required on all...
If you have suffered a fractured arm, broken hip, head injury, physical disfigurement or harm, back or neck injury, or any other injury as a result of a slip and fall accident in Vermont, it is important to contact an experienced slip and fall lawyer immediately....
Crashes with big rigs are common on the highways of Vermont and America. One of our clients was rear ended by a tractor trailer on a foggy day on an interstate in rural Kentucky and suffered serious injuries. The tractor trailer was travelling very fast and caused the...
Can You Get a Settlement for a Car Accident Without a Lawyer? The answer is yes although some insurance companies are fair and others are not. Most car accident cases, regardless of attorney representation, are settled through negotiations, before even getting to the...
Here is another crash because someone ( in this case a 21 year old kid from out of state) was driving too fast on icy/snow covered roads. He got a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions and no doubt his insurance premiums will increase. Just as sure as the sun...
Hiring a personal injury lawyer after you've been injured in an accident is always an option. If the accident was the other person's fault, you may have a legal right to recover for your losses, and a lawyer will help make that happen. But sometimes hiring a lawyer is...
What is the average settlement amount of money in a slip and fall settlement in Vermont? If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall accident, it’s an important question. While your case may or may not be average, there are still important things to learn by knowing the...
Winter means dicey driving conditions. Some fatal motor vehicle crashes occurred on roads covered in snow, ice and slush. I have handled many auto accidents cases over the years involving accidents occurring on icy roads. • 65% of the overall winter crashes involve...
I represent people who are injured when they slip and fall. This is a summary of a recent case we successfully settled without going to court. As I typically do, I represented this client on a contingent fee basis. There was no money paid by her. My fee was paid out...