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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Car accidents involving young children are different from cases with adult victims. If your child is hurt in a car wreck, you might end up bringing different legal claims, depending on the facts. Obtaining a settlement is also more complicated. Legally, children cannot legally agree to a settlement, but they also can’t file a lawsuit. …
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Tags: Car Accident Attorney, Child Injured in a Car Accident, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Gas Station Accidents The average person probably visits a gas station at least two or three times a month. Unfortunately, some people end up picking up an injury along the way. Gas stations are often hectic, chaotic environments with dozens of vehicles pulling in and out and people racing inside to pay for gas or …
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Tags: Gas Station Accidents, Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Whiletruck accidents are less common in Vermont than crashes involving only passenger vehicles, a truck accident is often more likely to result in the death of innocent persons. Consider that a fully loaded semi-truck can legally weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, and you realize the average car does not stand a chance in the …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Motorcycle Accident
If you own and operate a motorcycle in Glens Falls, New York, you need to carry insurance. New York follows a “no fault” rule when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. This means that if you are injured in amotorcycle accident, you must first look to your own policy’s Personal Injury Protection coverage to pay …
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Tags: glens falls Motorcycle Accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
When a car accident occurs in Glens Falls, it is not uncommon for each driver involved to blame the other for the collision. This often extends into the trial of a personal injury claim arising from an accident. The plaintiff alleges the defendant’s negligence caused the crash, while the defendant maintains it was actually the …
Tags: Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Because Vermont is a rural state, many people drive an hour or more to get to work each day. All this time on the road increases the odds of a car crash, especially when snow and slush cover the road. One question we receive atLarson & Gallivan Law is whether these commuters can receive workers’ …
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Tags: helpwithworkerscomp, howtogetworkerscomp, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorneyPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Laws
Workers’ compensation provides a critical pillar of financial support for injured workers. Before Vermont adopted this system, injured workers had to sue their employer for workplace accidents, and the common law often shielded employers from liability. With the rise of workers compensation, employers purchase an insurance policy and workers submit a claim for no-fault benefits. …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, vermontworkscomp, workerscomplawyer, workerscomprightsPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
People should feel safe in their homes. After a long day at work or school, many people feel grateful to finally come home and close the door on their stress. Sadly, the typical Glens Falls home also contains many hazards. From toppling bookcases to dangerous clothing and batteries, many products in your home can cause …
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Tags: Glens Falls Personal Injury Lawyers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Premises liability accidents leave our clients with difficult injuries, including head injuries, whiplash, back pain, and more. The good news is that Vermont law allows visitors to sue the property owner in many cases, especially where the owner invited them onto the property but did not ensure it was reasonably safe. To make a successful …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, Premises Liability ClaimPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
At Larson & Gallivan Law, we meet with many people who tried in good faith to negotiate their own personal injury settlement. Maybe they got into a minor crash years ago and they handled the insurance claim themselves. They think it’s easy—a few forms to fill out and then, a week later, a check in …
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