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Category Archives: Personal Injury

Whiplash Isn’t the Only Serious Neck Injury

Posted by niftyadmin | Car Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident

Neck injuries are common after many collisions, including rear-end collisions and rollovers. The first sign is probably pain and neck stiffness. Over the following days, some people experience other symptoms like ringing in their ears, blurred vision, or difficulty speaking. You might also experience mood swings. Neck injuries are debilitating, and many motorists are stuck …

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Lower Back Pain after a Car Accident

Posted by niftyadmin | Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident

Back pain after a car accident is a cause for alarm. The fact is that pain is the body’s signal that you have suffered an injury, so you should go to the hospital for tests. A lower back injury can run the gamut from a mild sprain to major spinal column damage. Some people heal …

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Get Help with a Child Injury Settlement

Posted by niftyadmin | Personal Injury

Accident cases involving child victims are more complicated than situations where an adult is hurt, so an experienced Burlington, VT personal injury lawyer is a big help. At Larson & Gallivan, we understand all the different wrinkles involving accidents with child victims. The good news is that your child is entitled to compensation for various …

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A Guide to Economic Damages in Burlington Personal Injury Cases

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Many Burlington, Vermont, residents suffer serious injuries each year in auto accidents, medical malpractice, and falls. When these injuries are the direct result of another person or legal entity failing to take care to avoid harm, the victims may seek compensation through a personal injury claim. This typically results in either a negotiated settlement, usually …

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Common Questions About Vermont Product Liability Laws

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Accidental injuries occur for many reasons. In Vermont personal injury cases, we often first look to the actions of individuals, such as a negligent driver or a doctor who commits malpractice. But we also need to consider the potential role played by a dangerous or defective product in causing an injury. For example, a person …

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Mistakes Accident Victims Make when They Don’t Hire a Lawyer

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Vermont does not require that personal injury victims hire an attorney. Instead any injured victim can tackle an injury claim on their own. That would mean collecting evidence of the accident, negotiating with insurance companies, and possibly filing your own lawsuit. Many people are afraid that a lawyer just isn’t worth the cost, so they …

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Underhanded Claims Adjuster Tactics—And How We Respond

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Filing an insurance claim is a headache. Your case will be assigned to a claims adjuster, who will be your contact. This person will demand information from you. They might also disappear and not respond to phone calls. Larson & Gallivan Law can represent accident victims in an injury claim. We have seen common underhanded …

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What Types of Witnesses are Important for Personal Injury Claims?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

If you have ever seen a television show or movie with a legal aspect, you likely understand that witnesses are a critical part of a trial. You also likely know that witness testimony can add a dramatic layer to the courtroom scene. Being called as a witness, or needing to find witnesses for your accident …

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Snowmobile Accidents: Can You Receive Compensation?

Posted by Larson Gallivan | Personal Injury

Riding a snowmobile is a fun way to survive Vermont’s winters. The state has many trails and frozen lakes, and people come from other states to ride on the weekend. Unfortunately, accidents are very common, and snowmobiles offer little protection to riders. Many crash victims will suffer serious injuries, including head and neck injuries. Even …

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What is a Demand Letter in a Personal Injury Claim in Vermont?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury

Most personal injury cases settle. At Larson & Gallivan, more than 9 out of 10 of our personal injury cases are settled without the need of going to court. The defendant who injured our client realizes they are liable, and their insurance company agrees to settle the dispute. A demand letter typically kicks off the …

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Call Our Rutland, VT Personal Injury Lawyer Today

If you’ve been seriously injured, our Rutland, VT personal injury law firm is here to provide you support, guidance, and representation as you seek damages. Please call us today for a free consultation. We can begin working on your case immediately.

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