by 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 winburnlawWhy Would a Case Be A “Federal Case”?
There are two court systems in Vermont – the State system and the Federal system. In personal injury cases, jurisdiction depends on the amount in...
Read Moreby winburnlawCan I Hire an Attorney Who Is a Specialist in Personal Injury Law?
A Vermont attorney is not allowed to claim that they are a specialist in personal injury law or most other areas of law, with a few exceptions. A...
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 winburnlawShould I Try to Negotiate with an Insurance Company If I Have Been Involved in an Accident?
Most people are contacted by an insurance company after an accident. People often wonder whether they should try to negotiate their own claim or hire an...
Read Moreby winburnlawWhat Is Mediation?
Rule 16.3 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure requires alternate dispute resolution. With rare exceptions, all personal injury cases have to go...
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...
Read Moreby 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...
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