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At Larson & Gallivan Law, we meet with many people who tried in good faith to negotiate their own personal injury settlement. Maybe they got into a minor crash years ago and they handled the insurance claim themselves. They think it’s easy—a few forms to fill out and then, a week later, a check in …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Pedestrian accidents have many causes, but disregard for other people’s safety is a major reason. Helpfully, New York’s Vehicle & Traffic Law lays out detailed rules that both pedestrians and motorists must follow. If everyone would simply obey the law, the number of accidents would decline dramatically. At Larson & Gallivan Law, we pride ourselves …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, pedestrian accident lawyer, Personal Injury LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Personal injuries are expensive. There is no getting around that fact. Many of our clients are shocked at the large medical bills and car repair estimates they receive following a crash or other accident. These folks are already living paycheck to paycheck, and now they feel so much pain they can’t go into work. It’s …
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Tags: Glens Falls Personal Injury Lawyers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by niftyadmin | Personal Injury
Accidents often result in bodily injuries, with most injuries healing with proper medical care in a matter of months. However, some injuries are so serious that accident victims will suffer with serious, lifelong disabilities. These are catastrophic injuries, and they are more common than many people think. At Larson & Gallivan Law, we understand the …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury Law, personal injury lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Personal injuries are stressful and time-consuming, usually requiring rehabilitation or extended stays in the hospital. Even if you are thinking about suing for compensation, you might imagine you have plenty of time. Unfortunately, many victims are surprised to learn that New York gives them a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit—and the consequences are …
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Tags: Glens Falls Personal Injury Lawyers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Personal Injury LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
A little-known fact is that personal injury victims can decide to fire their lawyer if they choose. Of course, we recommend that anyone who is unhappy with their lawyer think carefully about the reasons why and whether the relationship is salvageable. Switching lawyers isn’t without risk, and you can delay compensation if you change attorneys. …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury lawyer, vermontlawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Most of our clients have at least one social media account, usually Facebook or Instagram. These sites are convenient ways to keep in touch with friends and family, while also engaging with larger groups of people on topics like sports or politics. According torecent statistics, over 70% of Americans have at least one social media …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Pedestrian accidents in Glens Falls can have many different causes, including negligent motor vehicle drivers or bicyclists, vehicle defects, and road damage or defects. In some cases, a pedestrian’s own negligence might play a role in the crash due to distracted walking. How does distracted walking impact a Glens Falls pedestrian accident case? Our Glens …
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Tags: glens falls pedestrian accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan Law, pedestrian accident lawyerPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Personal injury victims are eligible to receive compensation for certain losses stemming from an accident. The most common category of damages are medical bills and lost wages. But personal injuries also cause inconvenience, emotional distress, and suffering. New York law helpfully allows victims to seek monetary compensation to try and make up for this suffering. …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Personal Injury
Tis’ the season to bundle up, grab your skis or board, and hit the slopes! In Vermont, skiing is a normal part of life, it fills up those long winter days with outdoor fun and rosy cheeks. But as every mountain go-er knows, skiing and snowboarding can be very dangerous. Icy trails, mist, inexperienced skiers, …
