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Category Archives: Car Accident

Common Head Injuries Suffered in Car Accidents

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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What is the Statute of Limitations in Car Accident Claims?

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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Leg Injuries in Car Accidents

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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A Guide to Failure to Yield Car Accidents in Vermont

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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Backing Up Accidents

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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Can You Receive Compensation for Parking Lot Accidents?

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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How Can You Identify the Hit and Run Driver Who Caused Your Accident?

Even in a small upstate city like Glens Falls, it is not uncommon for drivers to be involved in ahit-and-run car accident. Indeed, many tourists, commercial trucks, business travelers, and out-of-state residents pass through the area on a given day. Many of them are in a hurry to get where they are going and do …

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Will the Seat Belt Defense Impact Your Car Accident Case?

Seat belts save lives. The evidence is in, and the conclusion is not open to debate. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of a serious injury by 50% and death by 45%. For this reason, New York requires that motorists buckle up. But what happens if you didn’t wear a seat belt and were …

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Should You Give a Recorded Statement after a Burlington, VT Accident?

The days after an accident are usually a blur. Victims usually feel intense pain, which can make sleep difficult if not impossible. Meanwhile, many accident victims spend days going from doctor to doctor, trying to accurately diagnose their injuries and receive treatment. This is an enormously stressful time. Many spouses must immediately stop working to …

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Electric Vehicle Accidents

Electric vehicles are all the rage. The media confidently predicts that in 2040 virtually every vehicle sold on the planet will be an EV. For now, most of the sales are happening in urban and suburban areas around the country, such as San Francisco. But even Glens Falls should see more electric vehicles in the …

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