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Hidden Risks When You Buy Car Insurance in Vermont
Hidden Risks When You Buy Car Insurance in Vermont

Hidden Risks When You Buy Car Insurance in Vermont

Vermont auto insurers and personal injuries

When shopping for car insurance, you should beware of a money trap commonly used by insurance agents to dupe you into paying for coverage that you don’t need while discouraging you from receiving coverage that could be critically important to you if you get injured in an accident.… Read more

How Injury Settlements For Children Are Different in VT

How Injury Settlements For Children Are Different in VT

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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, and we hope it never happens to you.

When your child is involved in a serious accident, it is a terrifying and heart wrenching experience for everyone involved.

In situations where the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, the parents or guardians might seek legal action, but it’s important to note that personal injury cases involving minors are different from others.… Read more

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Medical Malpractice in Vermont: What Injured Patients Should Know

Medical Malpractice in Vermont: What Injured Patients Should Know

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If you have an injury that may have been caused by medical malpractice, you are probably wondering how a medical malpractice case works and what you need to prove in order to win the case.

Medical malpractice cases are unique because they usually involve complicated and specialized issues requiring expensive expert testimony, because doctors and hospitals receive special legal protections and advantages, and because of a social bias against suing health care providers.… Read more

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How does a personal injury case work?

How does a personal injury case work?

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In some of my earlier posts, I discussed how to handle the initial stages of your personal injury or accident case, talked about some of the pitfalls to avoid, and how to choose a lawyer.  Now you may be wondering how does a personal injury case move forward? … Read more

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What is Your Personal Injury Case Worth in Vermont?

What is Your Personal Injury Case Worth in Vermont?

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Every personal injury case has a “value.”  Although you and your circumstances are unique, your accident-related injury lawsuit will have features, characteristics and qualities that make it possible to compare your case’s settlement value to other similar cases that have recently either settled or been tried to verdict in Vermont.… Read more

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You Were Tricked Into Hating The Woman Who Sued Her Nephew

You Were Tricked Into Hating The Woman Who Sued Her Nephew

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The American public just got hoodwinked by the insurance industry — again. But you’re about to learn the truth.

This week, the media was electrified by the story of Jennifer Connell, the New York woman who “sued her 8-year-old nephew” over a broken wrist she suffered when he jumped into her arms at his birthday party, knocking her to the ground.… Read more

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Will I Get a Settlement From My Car Accident Injury in Vermont?

Will I Get a Settlement From My Car Accident Injury in Vermont?

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If you have been injured in a car accident in Vermont, you may need financial compensation for your injuries. You might face huge medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and other extreme hardships that put enormous stress on your life.… Read more

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Reports You Need To File After A Car Accident In Vermont

Reports You Need To File After A Car Accident In Vermont

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Few experiences in life are more sudden and terrifying than a car accident. In a split second, your life and health can be shattered by the careless action of another driver and, due to shock, you may not even realize the extent of your injuries until much later.… Read more

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How to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer in Vermont

How to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer in Vermont

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Hiring a personal injury lawyer is uncharted territory for most people, and it can be nerve-wracking when you don’t know what to look for.

When people make that first call to an attorney, they often sound guarded and anxious. And why wouldn’t they be?… Read more

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What Does A Vermont Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

What Does A Vermont Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

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Are you thinking about hiring a personal injury lawyer and uncertain about the cost and how the lawyer gets paid? Many folks are surprised to learn that a highly skilled personal injury attorney will cost them nothing up front.

You read that right.… Read more