Some of the most serious personal injury cases I have handle over the last 40 years accidents with tractor trailers. Due to the enormous size and weight of these vehicles, when a semi truck causes a crash with a normal car, the damage and injuries that result can be...
Section 1. Purpose 8 V.S.A. § 4724(9) of the Insurance Trade Practices Act (8 V.S.A. §§ 4721-4726) prohibits insurers doing business in Vermont from engaging in unfair claims settlement practices and provides that if any insurer performs any of the acts or practices...
I always try and recover as much money as I can for my clients injured in car accidents and other personal injury claims. You need to state a specific amount of pain and suffering damages, even though there's no set equation to calculate this type of damages. The...
The COVID 19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. I am not meeting with clients as I typically do but am meeting them virtually either over the phone or via Zoom. We use either docusign, email, faxes or mail for retainer agreements and medical authorizations. I...
Should You Call a Car Accident Lawyer After You are Injured in a Auto Crash? If you have been injured in a car accident in Vermont, you may be feeling overwhelmed. At the same time that you are trying to recover your health and return to your normal life, you are also...
IS FILING AN PERSONAL INJURY CASE THE RIGHT THING TO DO? Many times, even if people clearly “have a case,” they often have issues with filing a personal injury claim. Below are some we hear frequently: I Don’t Want to Make the Other Person’s Life Difficult or Hurt...
What to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer Sometimes when someone isinjured in a ca accident for the first time they initially wonder if I am going to charge them anything. I give a free consultation seven days a week but many times I refer people to other lawyers because I...
I have represented clients in thousands of claims over the last four decades and it’s amazing to me the lack of understanding of the types of insurance coverage available for motor vehicles, homeowners, commercial policies and umbrella policies. I know that they are...
How do you choose a Vermont Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Bike or Pedestrian Accident Attorney? Here are some of the things you may want to consider: Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your...
For relatively minor injuries with no ongoing complications, such as a neck or back injury, the average settlement will tend to be low. For more substantial orthopedic injuries that necessitate surgery, physical therapy, or ongoing care, settlements can be...