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How Much Time Do You Have to File a Lawsuit for a Glens Falls Personal Injury?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Personal injuries are stressful and time-consuming, usually requiring rehabilitation or extended stays in the hospital. Even if you are thinking about suing for compensation, you might imagine you have plenty of time. Unfortunately, many victims are surprised to learn that New York gives them a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit—and the consequences are …

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5 Reasons to Call the Police after a Glen Falls Car Accident

Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident

Getting into a car crash is a scary experience, and many people suffer serious injuries. Some people are understandably confused about what to do in the aftermath. As experiencedGlen Falls car accident lawyers, we highly recommend calling the police at the scene of the accident. An officer can come out and create an accident report …

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When is it Time to Switch Your Vermont Personal Injury Lawyer?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

A little-known fact is that personal injury victims can decide to fire their lawyer if they choose. Of course, we recommend that anyone who is unhappy with their lawyer think carefully about the reasons why and whether the relationship is salvageable. Switching lawyers isn’t without risk, and you can delay compensation if you change attorneys. …

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Can You Receive Compensation for a Single-Vehicle Accident?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident

When most people think of car crashes, they usually imagine two cars colliding, probably at an intersection or on the highway. But many accidents involve only one vehicle. Motorists slam into an object or slide off the road, and occupants can suffer serious injuries. At Larson & Gallivan Law, our Vermontcar accident lawyers have tackled …

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Who is At Fault when Improperly Loaded Cargo Causes a Crash?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident

Commercial trucks like tractor-trailers haul goods around the country and even into small towns like Glens Falls. These trucks work best when the cargo in the trailer is properly secured. Sadly, unbalanced cargo makes tractor-trailers dangerous to drive, and innocent motorists could suffer horrifying injuries in a jackknife or rollover collision. If you’ve been hurt …

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Social Media & Your Personal Injury Case

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Most of our clients have at least one social media account, usually Facebook or Instagram. These sites are convenient ways to keep in touch with friends and family, while also engaging with larger groups of people on topics like sports or politics. According torecent statistics, over 70% of Americans have at least one social media …

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How “Hours of Service” Regulations Help Prevent Large Truck Accidents in Vermont

Posted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident

Commercial trucking accidents are far more common than many people realize. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which oversees the commercial trucking industry, reported there were 4,444 fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2020, the most recent year for which the agency has complete data. Four of those fatal accidents occurred in Vermont. But …

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How Does New York’s “Pure Comparative Negligence” Rule Affect Your Car Accident Lawsuit?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident

Not all car accidents have a single cause. There may be multiple failures or negligent acts that lead to a specific crash. To give a simple hypothetical example, say two cars collide at an intersection. One of the cars ran a red light. The other car had a green light but was traveling in excess …

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Can You Sue the City for Causing a Car Accident?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident

A personal injury lawsuit enables you to sue a government or corporation when their negligence harms you in some way. For example, you can sue a negligent driver for causing a car accident. Similarly, if that driver was acting on behalf of their employer at the time of the crash, that employer can also be …

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