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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
After a motor vehicle collision in Glens Falls, you are likely wondering about your options for seeking compensation to help cover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. More specifically, you might be wondering if you have the ability to file a lawsuit in order to seek financial compensation …
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Tags: Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Laws
Workplace accidents in Vermont can be devastating, resulting in debilitating injuries that require substantial medical care and many missed workdays and lost wages. After a workplace accident, one of the most important ways to seek compensation is to file a workers’ compensation claim. Yet you may be frustrated that you are only permitted to seek …
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Tags: helpwithworkerscomp, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, vermontworkerscompPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Personal injury victims are eligible to receive compensation for certain losses stemming from an accident. The most common category of damages are medical bills and lost wages. But personal injuries also cause inconvenience, emotional distress, and suffering. New York law helpfully allows victims to seek monetary compensation to try and make up for this suffering. …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries. Fractures, concussions, and back injuries are some of the most common. Many people wouldn’t consider “road rash” to be serious, but it can cause many complications. Road rash is a type of abrasion or friction burn caused when exposed skin rubs against asphalt. Typically, one or more layers of skin …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, motorcycle accident, road rashPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Work is one of the most dangerous places to be. Thousands of people are injured on the job, and about a dozen people lose their lives each year in Vermont while working. Losing a loved one to a work-related accident is painful. In addition to grief, many surviving family members are left with fears about …
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Tags: helpwithworkerscomp, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Vermont law clearly requires that anyone involved in an accident stop and swap their personal information with other drivers. If someone is hurt, they are also required to render assistance. Unfortunately, some motorists flee the scene of an accident, which leaves injured victims waiting for someone to help them and without the information necessary to …
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Tags: car accident, hit and run, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Laws
Someone injured at work might never be able to return to their job. However, with additional training or education, they might transition to a different job, either within their company or in a completely different field. This will allow them to return to work and begin supporting themselves. Vocational rehabilitation is an important workers’ compensation …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, Vocational RehabilitationPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Were you involved in an automobile accident in Glens Falls? You are certainly not alone. Car accidents happen every day in Warren County. If you or your loved one was hurt in a crash, you may have questions about how Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage works in New York. In this article, our Glens Falls …
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Tags: car accident, Glen Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
With major roadways such as Interstate 87, U.S. Route 9, and New York State Route 32B running directly through the region, Glens Falls sees a significant amount of commercial trucking traffic. A fully loaded eighteen-wheeler is enormous. It must be operated safely. A commercial truck with a poorly loaded trailer is dangerous. Here, our Glens …
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Tags: 18-wheeler, Glen Falls truck accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
An underride crash is one of the worst accidents out on the road. Because semi-truck trailers sit 41 inches above the road, there is enough room for a car to slide underneath and get wedged there. In the process, occupants can suffer serious injuries, including head or facial wounds and neck injuries. At Larson & …
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