What Is The Difference Between Arbitration And Mediation?
People sometimes confuse arbitration and mediation. Mediation is merely a settlement meeting. The parties can either settle or not settle,...
Read MoreDo People Really Get Millions Of Dollars Because They Spill McDonald’s Coffee On Themselves?
In Vermont, the answer is no. Yet, most people have heard about McDonald’s hot coffee case and believe this to be universally true because “everybody...
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreWhat Is The “National Board of Trial Advocacy”?
The NBTA “board certifies” lawyers in “civil trial advocacy” in a process sanctioned by the United States Supreme Court. It is probably the most...
Read MoreLegal Organizations That Rate Lawyers – What Does It Actually Mean?
There are a number of legal organizations that rate lawyers. Some employ meaningful ways of rating lawyers. For other groups, lawyers simply belong the...
Read MoreIs It Better If I Try to Negotiate with an Insurance Company Myself If I Have Been Involved in an Accident In Vermont?
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 MoreWhen Will My Case Settle If I Hire An Attorney?
Cases can settle at any time. Most cases are settled - but sometimes later rather than sooner because of insurance company tactics. It is in...
Read MoreWho Is The Top Judge In Vermont?
The highest State court in Vermont is the Vermont Supreme Court and the Chief Justice is Rutland attorney Paul Rieber, at least as of December, 2019....
Read MoreWhy Is Insurance Not Disclosed To Juries During Trials?
With few exceptions, Vermont juries are never told that the personal injury claim they are deciding has insurance. That is because there is a rule of...
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Get “To Court” In Vermont?
In most Superior Courts in Vermont, a civil suit will take between one and two years after filing before your case is in front of a Judge and Jury after a...
Read MoreIf I Am Hit By An Out-of-State Driver In Vermont Does That Mean I Have To Go Out-of-State To Make My Claim?
Generally, no. Definitely not in for accidents that occur in Vermont. Vermont has a statute that causes out-of-state drivers to submit to the...
Read MoreThe 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 accidents...
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