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Riding a snowmobile is a fun way to survive Vermont’s winters. The state has many trails and frozen lakes, and people come from other states to ride on the weekend. Unfortunately, accidents are very common, and snowmobiles offer little protection to riders. Many crash victims will suffer serious injuries, including head and neck injuries. Even …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury lawyers, snowmobile accident, vermontPosted by Larson Gallivan | Car Accident
Car accidents often end up causing serious leg injuries. A person’s leg can easily get twisted beneath them at awkward angles, or their knees can ram through the lower section of the dash. This trauma is sufficient to break bones and injure the skin. Other injuries involve the knee. Call Larson & Gallivan Law to …
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Tags: car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan Law, leg injuriesPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
The transportation industry is one of the most dangerous in Vermont. Truckers and other drivers face hazardous weather and dangerous roads, not to mention other motorists who might be fatigued or chemically impaired. If you were injured while driving for a job, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits. You might also have the legal right …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
U-Haul is a popular company which rents large, box-shaped trucks to the public. Often, someone renting an apartment or moving into a home rents a U-Haul to transport their possessions, such as their bed and other furniture. U-Haul has several dozen locations in Vermont. Large trucks are much more dangerous, especially for people accustomed to …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident lawyer, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Failure to yield accidents are common, even in a rural state like Vermont. We have rules that all motorists must follow when they approach an intersection or are trying to merge on the highway. Unfortunately, some motorists ignore these rules and just jump into traffic, causing a preventable collision. Call Larson & Gallivan Law for …
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Tags: Car Accident Attorney, failure to yield, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases settle. At Larson & Gallivan, more than 9 out of 10 of our personal injury cases are settled without the need of going to court. The defendant who injured our client realizes they are liable, and their insurance company agrees to settle the dispute. A demand letter typically kicks off the …
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Tags: demand letter, Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury claimPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases
According to a report from Vermont Business Magazine, a group of dairy workers in Vermont are complaining about poor wages and unsafe working conditions. A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center—which was focused primarily on migrant laborers in the state’s dairy industry—found that 77 percent of employees surveyed had suffered a job …
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Tags: dairy workers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, workplace injuryPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
Commercial trucks, especially tractor trailers (“semis”), create particular hazards on the roads in Vermont. While many trucks and drivers are well-trained and safe, mechanical failures and negligent maintenance are real problems and cause serious injuries on Vermont’s roads. And trucking accidents are not rare! According to data from Safe Streets Vermont, there were nearly 200 …
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Tags: commercial truck accidents, Larson & Gallivan Law, vermont truck accident lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Tires are critical to motor vehicle safety, and this is true of big rigs, like 18 wheelers. When a tire blows, a large truck might go out of control, leaping into oncoming traffic or slamming into a nearby car on a multi-lane highway. Vermont’s roads see many truck accidents, and a blown tire might be …
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Tags: blown out tire, truck accident, vermont truck accident lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Losing a limb is a catastrophic injury which permanently changes a person’s life. Losing an arm, leg, hand, or foot can cause intense emotional distress. Also, it is hard for many people to return to their normal lives. They might be unable to get around town on their own, and they might need to search …
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