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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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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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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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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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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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Cycling is great exercise, especially in the summer in New York. We often see families riding in a line on the side of the road. Others ride a bicycle as a low-cost method of transportation to get to school or work. Unfortunately, cycling is a risky activity, especially as traffic heats up in the summer …
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Slip and fall cases leave many people with long-lasting injuries. At Larson & Gallivan Law, we have represented people who struggle with head and brain injuries, whiplash, and back injuries after falling to the ground. Some are disabled for years and cannot leave the house or ever return to work. These are serious and expensive …
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In New York, accident victims have a duty to mitigate their damages. What does this mean, and what steps should you take? A New York personal injury lawyer atLarson & Gallivan Law explains more in this article. Damages in Personal Injury Cases Our lawyers bring personal injury claims to obtain financial compensation for our clients. …
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Gas Station Accidents The average person probably visits a gas station at least two or three times a month. Unfortunately, some people end up picking up an injury along the way. Gas stations are often hectic, chaotic environments with dozens of vehicles pulling in and out and people racing inside to pay for gas or …
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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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