Slip and fall, trip and fall and other Vermont premises liability cases on someone else’s property due to a defect, negligent maintenance, or negligent failure to provide notice of hazard on a property are often among the most difficult cases. However, that does not...
I have mentioned many times before that crossing the center line is a substantial cause in fatalities and serious injury cases in Vermont. People can be distracted or driving too fast which is the primary cause of these crashes. It is simply stunning and sad that it...
I am fully prepared and have systems in place to handle all cases remotely. I have built a fully-functioning virtual office since 2009. I have clients sign documents electronically via DocuSign or I mail documents to clients with a stamped self addressed envelope. I...
Do I Have a Case if I Slip and Fall in a Store in Vermont? This is a question that I am often asked. You may be entitled to money damages if you slip and fall in a store and can prove that the store was negligent. Slip and fall cases are part of a subset of negligence...
Can a Passenger on an ATV Bring a Personal Injury Claim Against the Driver of the ATV? The answer is yes. Whether you are a passenger on an ATV, snowmobile, car, truck, boat or tractor trailer you have a claim if the operator of the ATV, snowmobile, car, truck, boat...
Every accident is unexpected. Most people have little first-hand experience with what to do after an accident. If you were injured in an accident and it is someone else’s fault, you may feel like something should be done about it, but maybe you don’t know what. Maybe...
Anything is possible but most of the time the driver that crosses the centerline and smashes into another car is usually responsible for any injuries caused. In the case noted below the State Trooper doesn't not make a final conclusion regarding liability. January 5,...
Normally if your are riding your bike and abiding by the rules of the road the driver's insurance company will be responsible for all of your damages including replacing or fixing your bike, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and a permanent impairment....
In the crash described below a van crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer. The driver of the van got out and then was hit by a passing box truck who did not stop. So is the box truck driver liable for his injuries? If the box truck driver can't be found can the...
It depends. Think of skiing and snowboarding as you would if you were driving your car. There are rules of the road codified in state laws. Typically if you violate a traffic law and cause an accident while driving you will be held legally responsible for any injuries...