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Head-on collisions are perhaps the scariest type of car accident. If you are driving normally down the road and see another car coming directly at you, there is often no time to react or attempt to get out of the way. And although modern cars and trucks are designed to absorb the impact of front-bumper …
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While Vermont is known as a haven for all sorts of outdoor recreation such as bicycling, skiing, and snowmobiling, when it comes to just getting around town to handle your daily errands, most residents still depend on a car. Of course, in recent years we have seen the rise in rideshare services, companies like Uber …
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Because cars are traveling at low speeds in parking lots, any collision might seem minor. After all, how badly can you be hurt when struck by a car going only 5-10 miles an hour? As it turns out, many people suffer serious injuries in low-speed collisions. Injured occupants often require expensive medical care, which they …
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Like other states, Vermont has right-of-way rules which allow for traffic to flow in an orderly fashion. These rules come into play at intersections, on the highway, and in parking lots. Unfortunately, too many motorists are in a rush to get to their destination, so rules go out the window. These drivers fail to yield …
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The head can become injured in a number of ways during a car accident. The nature and severity of the injury will depend on many factors, including the area of the head that made impact or was struck, the force of the crash, and if you were wearing a seat belt at the time. If …
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The statute of limitations for car accident claims is three years in Vermont. You may face a number of issues after a car accident. Your medical bills may pile up, your vehicle may be severely damaged, and you will likely face a long road to recovery. To help with all of these challenges, you may …
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Car accidents often end up causing serious leg injuries. A person’s leg can easily get twisted beneath them at awkward angles, or their knees can ram through the lower section of the dash. This trauma is sufficient to break bones and injure the skin. Other injuries involve the knee. Call Larson & Gallivan Law to …
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Failure to yield accidents are common, even in a rural state like Vermont. We have rules that all motorists must follow when they approach an intersection or are trying to merge on the highway. Unfortunately, some motorists ignore these rules and just jump into traffic, causing a preventable collision. Call Larson & Gallivan Law for …
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Drivers back up all the time, when pulling out of a parking space or when exiting their driveways to head to work. Unfortunately, many accidents happen when a driver backs up, and motorists and pedestrians suffering some terrible injuries. Who is to blame for this type of accident? The facts matter a great deal. In …
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Not every car crash happens on the open road. Instead, many people get struck in parking lots at the grocery store, pharmacy, gym, or post office. Although these accidents might happen at low speeds, they are still serious. Some people are knocked flat on their backs and can’t get up for months. ContactLarson & Gallivan …
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