What happens in this tragic incident if the police cannot locate the hit and run driver? If the pedestrian owns a vehicle she would be covered by their auto insurance policy pursuant to the uninsured motorist section of the policy. She could also be covered under...
I realize that people who have been injured in auto accidents through no fault of their own have many questions regarding their legal rights after the accident. There are probably few situations in life that can be as confusing and stressful after they occur than when...
You are required to file an accident report when you are in a motor vehicle crash in Vermont under the following circumstances: The following is information that will explain your legal obligations with regard to the filing of a crash report: 23 V.S.A. § 1129 The...
Here is another case of a passenger having a claim against a drunk driver. In serious injury cases the passenger may have a claim against their own insurance company (if they own a car) under their own underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) Please call David Polow today...
Can a Passenger on an ATV Make a Claim Against the Drunk Operator of an ATV? The answer is yes. Even if a passenger knowingly got on an ATV knowing the driver had been drinking does not defeat a personal injury claim of the passenger. In the case recently reported on...
In a single vehicle crash a passenger can recover damages from a drunk driver even if they know or should have known the driver was impaired. These types of cases can be challenging so please call David Polow today for a free consultation about your car accident...
If you’re injured in a car accident, you’ll want a personal injury lawyer on your side. Please call David Polow today for a free consultation about the money damages you may be entitled to for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and permanent impairment. An...
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident that happened in Vermont please call David Polow at [nap_phone id="LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-1"] for a free consultation. With its many back roads and mountain backdrops Vermont is a popular destination for motorcyclists from...
What Are Your Rights as a Passenger in a Car Accident? Most if not all of the time you have a claim against either your driver or the driver of the other vehicle who may or may not be completely responsible for your damages as a passenger. Obviously in a single...
Sometimes a motorcyclist is at fault and can cause serious injuries to the driver of a car. In the crash described below it appears the motorcyclist was attempting to pass the car that was making a left hand turn and will likely be found to be at fault for the crash....