by winburnlawWhat Is The “NBTA”?
The National Board of Trial Advocacy “board certifies” lawyers in “civil trial advocacy” in a process sanctioned by the United States Supreme...
Read Moreby winburnlawWhen Will A Case Settle?
Cases can settle at any time. Most cases are settled - but sometimes later rather than sooner. It is in the insurance companies’ interest, especially in...
Read Moreby winburnlawShould I Give a Statement to an Insurance Company If I am Involved in an Accident?
Insurance companies frequently want to take statements from people involved in accidents. Their representation to the public is that they want to take...
Read Moreby winburnlawThe Person Who Hit Me Has No Insurance. Do I Still Have A Car Accident Claim?
You probably do. In Vermont, as in other States, uninsured motorist insurance is required. When you purchase insurance to protect against...
Read Moreby winburnlawComparative Negligence
Vermont adheres to a comparative negligence law that allows multiple parties to be negligent for causing an accident. Although an accident may be 100%...
Read Moreby winburnlawPunitive Damages
Punitive damages are allowed in a civil suit but under a very limited type of circumstance. In Vermont, it is rare for punitive damages to be...
Read Moreby winburnlawThe Person Who Hit Me Has No Insurance. Do I Still Have A Car Accident Claim?
You probably do. In Vermont, as in other States, uninsured motorist insurance is required. When you purchase insurance to protect against...
Read Moreby winburnlawInsurance Policy Limits
Every insurance policy has an insurance limit that states a maximum amount of money the insurance company will pay on a claim. The lawyers and their...
Read Moreby winburnlawWhat Is A “Tort”?
A “tort” is a legal word that essentially means a “wrong” that has been committed against a person. Examples of torts are automobile accidents, medical...
Read Moreby winburnlawShould I Settle My Personal Injury Case Or Go To Trial?
The statistics are that most cases settle. However, cases can settle at any point in the process. Sometimes cases need to be filed in Court in order...
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