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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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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, product liability, Vermont personal injury lawyersPosted 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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Tags: burlington personal injury lawyer, Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury lawyer, Vermont personal injury lawyersPosted 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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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal injury, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted 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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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal injury, vermont personal injury, Vermont personal injury lawyers, witnessPosted 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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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury lawyers, snowmobile accident, vermontPosted 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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Tags: demand letter, Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury claimPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Losing a limb is a catastrophic injury which permanently changes a person’s life. Losing an arm, leg, hand, or foot can cause intense emotional distress. Also, it is hard for many people to return to their normal lives. They might be unable to get around town on their own, and they might need to search …
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Tags: amputation, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Vermont has rules for pedestrians, including instructions for where people should cross a street. Typically, you should cross in a marked crosswalk or, if none is available, then in an unmarked crosswalk at the intersection. When you cross the street somewhere else, in violation of the law, then you are jaywalking. Jaywalking is certainly dangerous. …
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Tags: jaywalking, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Hiring a personal injury lawyer is a big step after an accident. Now you can focus on healing while an experienced attorney searches for evidence to use in your case and begins analyzing the law. By simply hiring a lawyer, you’ve dramatically increased your chances of receiving a fair settlement for all injuries. How often …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal injury, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
In aVermont personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff can seek compensation for any damages they sustained as a result of the defendant’s negligent acts. For example, if a reckless driver hits you and you suffer a broken arm, you can sue to recover the costs of your medical treatment and subsequent rehabilitation. It is also possible …
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