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In New York, accident victims have a duty to mitigate their damages. What does this mean, and what steps should you take? A New York personal injury lawyer atLarson & Gallivan Law explains more in this article. Damages in Personal Injury Cases Our lawyers bring personal injury claims to obtain financial compensation for our clients. …
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Tags: Glens Falls Personal Injury Lawyers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Hip fractures are common injuries, especially for the elderly. But almost anyone can suffer a hip injury in a motor vehicle accident or slip and fall. Unfortunately, these injuries take time to heal and make life very difficult in the interim. In fact, a hip injury is enormously disruptive, costing patients thousands of dollars in …
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Tags: hip injury, Personal injury, Vermont personal injury lawyersPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Car collisions are traumatic events. Even at low speeds, two cars will generate amazing force, which can twist and turn the human body beyond its natural limits. These accidents leave occupants with many serious, disabling injuries. But perhaps few injuries are as serious as spinal column injuries. The spinal column is made up of 33 …
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Tags: Car Accident Attorney, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, spinal injuriesPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
At Larson & Galivan Law, we meet with burn victims to discuss their injuries and how they are recovering. Unfortunately, burn injuries are some of the most consequential a person can suffer. Burns not only lead to serious complications, like infection or even amputation, but they also are expensive to treat. Burn victims and their …
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Tags: burn injury, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Cases
Workers’ compensation cases often hinge on witness testimony. On the one hand, you were an obvious witness to your own accident and can testify about what happened and how you were injured. But your own testimony might not be enough sometimes. The insurance carrier might believe you injured yourself or were engaging in horseplay when …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Witnesses for a Workers’ Compensation, Workers Comp LawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Vermont welcomes 13 million tourists each year to the state. People flock to Vermont year-round to enjoy time on the slopes or out on our lakes. The beautiful scenery and friendly people are definitely a draw. Some of these visitors even choose to spend the summer months vacationing in our communities. Unfortunately, some of these …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal injury, Vermont personal injury lawyersPosted 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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