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Posted by Tristan Larson | Truck Accident
Tractor trailers haul goods into Vermont for sale in our stores, and they are hard to miss on our highways. Tractor trailers have two parts—the tractor in front and the trailer in back, coupled at a “fifth wheel” attachment between them. The trailer can swing out at an angle like the blade in a Swiss …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Rutland truck accident lawyer, truck accidentPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Cases
Vermonters are lucky that our summers are not as muggy as those in Florida or Louisiana. Nonetheless, temperatures can reach into the 90s, and the temperature inside businesses and factories can climb even higher. Workers must take care of themselves so that they do not suffer heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or other heat-related injuries. Larson …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, vermontworkerscomp, workerscomplawyer, workerscomprightsPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Many workplaces have dangerous chemicals that a worker can inhale or absorb through their skin. These toxic chemicals may lead to serious diseases and illnesses.. The Vermont workers’ compensation system exists to help workers injured on the job. Fortunately, a toxic exposure at work will usually qualify for compensation. Larson & Gallivan Law stands ready …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, workerscompbenefits, workerscompclaim, workerscompensationlawsPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Vermont’s workers’ compensation law provides certain benefits to the spouse and dependent family members of employees who die as the result of a work-related injury or illness. Typically, such claims must be submitted within six months of the employee’s death. But failure to meet this deadline may be excused if there is proof the employer …
Tags: helpwithworkerscomp, howtogetworkerscomp, Larson & Gallivan Law, vermontworkerscomp, workerscompbenefitsPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits
Many Vermont industries rely on seasonal workers to fill critical worker shortages during parts of the year. Many are hired to work on farms during the summer and fall, or they work in the tourist industry. Vermont is a destination for skiers and those enjoying the snow, so seasonal employment opportunities are as plentiful in …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, Vermont workers compensation attorney, vermontworkscomp, workerscompbenefits, workerscompclaimPosted by niftyadmin | Truck Accident
Tractor-trailers are imposing vehicles on the road. Many of them travel incredibly fast, and drivers feel a sense of relief when the rig finally pulls out of sight. But other trucks are going so slowly that you might be tempted to pass them. Be careful. These large commercial trucks have huge blind spots, and unsuspecting …
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Tags: Larson & Gallivan Law, truck accident, Vermont truck accident attorneyPosted 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 | Car Accident
New York requires that drivers purchase no fault insurance, called PIP, before they can register their vehicles. Currently, the minimum amount of coverage is $50,000. After suffering injury in an accident, you can immediately use the insurance to cover the cost of medical care for your injuries and to replace lost income if you can’t …
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Tags: car accident, Glens Falls car accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists don’t get much respect on New York’s roads. Not only are they cut off or tailgated by angry motorists, but sometimes drivers won’t even stop after forcing a motorcyclist off the road or even after crashing into them. Instead, these drivers hit the gas and flee the scene. If you were injured in a …
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Tags: glens falls Motorcycle Accident lawyer, Larson & Gallivan LawPosted by Tristan Larson | Motorcycle Accident
Riding a motorcycle after winter in Glens Falls can be extremely dangerous. Upstate New York gets a significant amount of snow, and roads are often slick and icy. Even on sunny days, recent snow or sleet could have left the roads quite dangerous. Whether you are traveling on I-87 or you are on a local …
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