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Personal injury settlements have several goals. First, they are meant to fully compensate you for the financial losses you suffer as a result of an accident. Second, they attempt to make up for the pain and suffering, embarrassment, and disability you have suffered. Of course, this second goal is harder, since most people would give[…]

All construction workers on a jobsite are vulnerable to accidents, including the following: Carpenter accidents. A carpenter can get dust or other material stuck in his eye, leading to blindness. Noise is also a problem on construction sites. Plumbing accidents. Plumbers can fall from heights or have trenches collapse on them. Electrocutions. A worker can[…]

According to the AFL-CIO, about 150 people die each year in the United States from hazardous work conditions. You might know that workers’ compensation provides disability benefits to injured workers, but what happens when your loved one dies? Can surviving family members receive a settlement for a workers’ death? The answer is “yes,” but you’ll[…]

Catastrophic injuries like amputations, brain injuries, and spinal cord damage can completely change a person’s life. Whereas a client was able to take care of himself and live independently, suddenly he needs much more help to accomplish the basic duties of everyday life. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, you might qualify to receive[…]

Most of us have driven by an accident involving a semi-truck and at least one other vehicle at some point in our lives. Few people, however, realize how often these types of accidents actually occur. In fact, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that there were more than 450,000 truck accidents in 2017[…]

All drivers have a legal duty to watch out for the safety and well being of pedestrians. Sadly, pedestrian collisions still happen far too frequently in Northern New England. According to data collected and published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 51 pedestrians were killed in crashes in Vermont and New Hampshire between the[…]

At Sabbeth Law, our Vermont personal injury lawyers have deep experience handling dangerous and defective product lawsuits. If you or your family member was hurt by a defective product, you need to take immediate action to protect your rights. For a free, no obligation initial consultation, please contact our law firm right away. Our law[…]

Product designers, product manufacturers, and product marketers have a legal responsibility to look out for the health and safety of consumers in Vermont. Large companies should never put their profits before people. Simply stated, dangerous and defective products should not be sold to consumers. If you or your family member was injured by a defective[…]

The unexpected loss of a loved one is devastating, heartbreaking, and overwhelming. While no legal action will ever be able to make up for the death of a family member, negligent parties must be held accountable. A wrongful death lawsuit allows close relatives of the victim to seek justice and financial support. Unfortunately, not everyone[…]

Workers’ compensation benefits both employers and employees. When an employee is injured on the job, they file a claim against their employer’s insurance and, ideally, the insurance company covers their medical expenses and a percentage of their lost wages. As a tradeoff for this system, employers enjoy immunity from tort or personal injury lawsuits even[…]