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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Does it seem like we are reading about more car crash deaths these days? Yes, unfortunately, deaths in motor vehicle collisions have been rising around the country. Strangely, this seems to be because drivers are acting more recklessly than usual and more people are skipping their seat belts. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) did …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in our communities. Motor vehicle collisions take a significant toll. The total economic and social harm of car accidents is enormous — and many of these crashes could and should have been avoided with proper care. Here, our Vermont car accident attorney provides an …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Despite the strict state laws that require all motorists in Vermont to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance, not all drivers comply with those laws. Auto insurance is meant to provide coverage to accident victims when they have been in a crash as a result of another person’s negligence or carelessness. In most cases, …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
A black box, also known as an Event Data Recorder (EDR) is a small device in a car that records driving data. Black boxes were originally invented for use in airplanes and have been used in cars since the early 2000s. The data recorded in black boxes often includes braking, acceleration, airbag deployment, seat belt …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
When a car accident results in economic and noneconomic losses, the not-at-fault party maintains the right to file a claim against the at-fault party for damages. While filing a claim can result in monetary compensation for medical expenses, property damage costs, and more, the waiting process can be frustrating, and many claimants wonder, “How long …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
The vast majority of car accidents that occur in Vermont and throughout the country are entirely preventable and occur as a result of negligence. Negligence, the failure to exercise the proper degree of care in a given situation, is the most common cause of a collision and manifests itself in many forms. Here’s an overview …
Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Motor vehicle accidents happen unexpectedly and unfortunately often. Many people are unsure of what to do in the aftermath of an accident, some might think it is smart to hire a car accident lawyer no matter what. Although there are instances where a lawyer is important, there are some cases where lawyers are overkill or …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
What is black ice? If you live in a place with wintery weather, you’ve probably heard drivers refer to black ice. It sounds scary and rare when in reality black ice is simply just ice. It gets its name because it is such a thin layer of ice with no visible bubbles making it possible …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
Car crashes and deaths have steadily increased in Vermont in 2020. This seems surprising – aren’t cars getting safer, roads getting better, and fewer people driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol? All of those things are true, and yet car accidents and fatalities have increased recently. Vermont is on track to match …
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Posted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
In most car crashes, it’s clear who caused the accident by acting carelessly. It’s the driver who ran the red light, or pulled out into oncoming traffic or was distracted by a phone. Often, the police report states that one or the other of the drivers was at fault. What happens when the evidence isn’t …
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