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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Scoliosis is when a person’s spine is curved to the side in a “c” or “s” shape. You might remember being screened for scoliosis at schools, that’s because scoliosis commonly develops right before puberty. People can also be born with scoliosis as well as develop it after a traumatic injury. Although some cases are mild, …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Hundreds of thousands of people get bitten by dogs each year resulting in physical and mental trauma that can last months to years. Depending on the severity of the case and how the attack and bite occurred, you may have a legal case and should consult a personal injury attorney to help navigate your options. …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Does it seem like we are reading about more car crash deaths these days? Yes, unfortunately, deaths in motor vehicle collisions have been rising around the country. Strangely, this seems to be because drivers are acting more recklessly than usual and more people are skipping their seat belts. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) did …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Hearing loss is known as a degenerative disease caused by aging or exposure to loud noises over time. It can also be caused by traumatic injury to the head in an accident. There are three main causes of hearing loss after an accident, whiplash, head trauma, and airbag deployment. Whiplash Whiplash occurs when the head …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Nursing homes are trusted to provide housing and care to thousands of elders throughout the US. Even at the most reputable and reliable nursing homes prescription medication errors can occur. Luckily, most of these instances don’t end in death, but patients’ conditions can become severe leading to hospitalization and long-lasting injury. What causes prescription errors? …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Unfortunately, cycling accidents happen more often than we would like to think. Many crashes leave people with serious and long-lasting injuries. Although any accident involving a bicycle can end badly, those involving cars are often much worse, resulting in serious injuries and extensive property damages. After an accident, it is important to keep track of …
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Posted by Erin Gallivan | Uncategorized
When I think of what happened to me, the most accurate description is this: he had sex with me without my consent. Was it rape? Was it Sexual assault? Those terms have always made me feel really uncomfortable. Amy Schumer coined the term “gray-area rape” to describe her experience of her boyfriend having sex with …
Posted by Erin Gallivan | Uncategorized
After I was sexually assaulted by my boyfriend, I acted like it didn’t happen. I didn’t get angry with him. I didn’t break up with him. In fact, I planned a romantic evening for the very next night. I stayed with him for several months. Why? Why do women who’ve been raped do things that …
Posted by Erin Gallivan | Uncategorized
I was a freshman in college. He was my boyfriend. I can’t remember how long we had been dating, maybe a few weeks. I had never had sex before, but not because I didn’t want to. We were drunk, went back to his room. We were fooling around. We had been drunk and fooled around …
Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Rights
Every employee deserves safe, fair conditions in the workplace. Unfortunately, work-related accidents remain a serious issue. In Vermont, businesses and organizations are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. If you are hurt on the job, you can file a claim for benefits through workers’ compensation. You may be wondering: Can my …
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