Articles & Advice

Have you been injured by falling in a store, restaurant or other business – or, as we often see during winter in New England, in an icy entrance to a business? Did you slip and fall on a private residence, suffering injuries as a result? If so, you might be entitled to compensation. However, you[…]

Trucking accidents are far more dangerous than other collisions on the road. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, over 4,000 trucks were involved in fatal accidents and 87,000 trucks were involved in accidents that caused injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, you should meet[…]

When you purchase a product, you do so because you have an expectation, in part, that the product will enhance your life in some way. Perhaps it will bring you joy, or maybe it will help you to accomplish something, or make completing a task easier. At the very least, no one expects that something[…]

When the actions of a medical professional cause harm, it can be a shocking experience. It is one that you never expect. When you seek medical care, you hope it will improve your health and quality of life; not diminish it. Nothing can change what has happened to you. But filing a medical malpractice lawsuit[…]

The Process of Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in Vermont Car accidents are one of the most common causes of injury in Vermont. However, that doesn’t make a car accident any less shocking. If you’ve suffered injuries in a crash, you may have dozens of questions about what happens next. It is normal to wonder[…]

Workers injured while performing work-related tasks in Vermont need workers’ compensation. This is the best source of compensation in most cases. Workers’ compensation insurance is available for nearly all workers in the state. It provides medical and wage replacement benefits. However, receiving a full workers’ compensation award isn’t guaranteed. Many workers’ compensation claims come into[…]

You often hear stories about someone getting up and walking away from a horrific car accident without a scratch. Maybe you have been in this position yourself. The problem is outward appearances may be deceiving. Your car accident may not produce any broken bones or visible wounds. But you may still have sustained a serious[…]

While most doctors are highly educated and skilled, they are humans like the rest of us, and they sometimes make mistakes. Doctors provide quality medical care for all patients. When medical care does not meet reasonable standards, it can lead to mistakes that can cause serious injury. When these injuries are from negligence, they are[…]

You know that if your injured on the job in Vermont, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. When your employer finds out about the injury, he or she must submit a claim. The claim is to the company’s workers’ compensation insurer and the Vermont Department of Labor. The insurer then covers your medical[…]

You got injured at work, so you should receive workers’ compensation benefits, right? This isn’t true. In some situations you aren’t eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits for a workplace injury. Benefits are for employees who suffer physical and mental disorders during employment. If you are not an employee or injured outside of work, then[…]