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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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Tags: demand letter, Larson & Gallivan Law, personal injury claimPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases
According to a report from Vermont Business Magazine, a group of dairy workers in Vermont are complaining about poor wages and unsafe working conditions. A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center—which was focused primarily on migrant laborers in the state’s dairy industry—found that 77 percent of employees surveyed had suffered a job …
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Tags: dairy workers, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, workplace injuryPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
Commercial trucks, especially tractor trailers (“semis”), create particular hazards on the roads in Vermont. While many trucks and drivers are well-trained and safe, mechanical failures and negligent maintenance are real problems and cause serious injuries on Vermont’s roads. And trucking accidents are not rare! According to data from Safe Streets Vermont, there were nearly 200 …
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Tags: commercial truck accidents, Larson & Gallivan Law, vermont truck accident lawyerPosted 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 | Car Accident
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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Tags: backing up accidents, car accident lawyer, car accidents, Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont Car Accident LawyersPosted 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 | Motorcycle Accident
Larson & Gallivan Law offers legal services to anyone hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by the carelessness of others – especially by inattentive drivers of cars and trucks. Bringing a claim for compensation is an exhausting process. While you struggle to heal from your injuries, you should hire a firm with the resources to …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, motorcycle accident lawyersPosted 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 | Truck Accident
Every trucker should begin a trip by performing a pre-trip inspection. Although a thorough inspection should take less than an hour—and truckers get paid for this work—many skip this critical step. As a result, people end up getting hurt when the truck malfunctions because a part is not working properly. Failure to perform a pre-trip …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted by Tristan Larson | Car Accident
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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