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Posted 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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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases, Workers Comp Laws
It makes sense that any time you are injured or sick, you have the right to go see your own personal doctor. Unfortunately, after sustaining an injury or occupational illness at work, some employers will tell you that is not the case. Many employers will tell you that you must see a doctor of their …
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Tags: Castleton Workers Compensation Lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Larson Gallivan | Workers Comp Laws
Vermont’s workers’ compensation laws allow injured workers to meet with a doctor of their choice for treatment. However, insurers are also allowed to send employees to be evaluated by a doctor of their choosing, called an Independent Medical Exam (IME). An IME Explained An IME is an evaluation for the purpose of providing an expert …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorneyPosted by Larson Gallivan | Car Accident
According to nationwide studies, fatal car accidents are approximately 20 percent more common in the summer months than they are at any other time of the year. Clearly, being on the road once the weather turns warmer is more dangerous than driving in the cooler months. So, why arewrongful deaths due to fatal car accidents …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont Car Accident LawyersPosted by Larson Gallivan | Truck Accident
Large commercial vehicles are so big and heavy that they cause horrifying damage when they collide with passenger vehicles in Rutland or surrounding areas. To prevent these accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was created to devise regulations to protect the public. Unfortunately, fatigued driving is still a serious problem. Too many truckers …
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