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What 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...

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Should 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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Should 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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What Is “Best Lawyers” and “Super Lawyers”?

Lawyers are selected by groups such as Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers by anonymous means. The rankings seem to correspond to the Martindale-Hubbell...

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Why 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...

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What Is A Statute of Limitations?

The Statute of Limitations is an artificial time period that a person has to file a lawsuit after events giving rise to the case. Statutes of Limitations...

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Why Is It Important Which Lawyer Evaluates Your Case?

Usually, people do not know very much about the lawyer they are considering to hire to evaluate their personal injury case.  They may have selected...

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Is The Owner of A Dog Immune From Being Sued In Vermont If The Dog Has Never Bitten Anyone Before?

In Vermont, the simple answer is “no.” The issue to be determined is whether or not the dog has shown any “dangerous propensities” in the past that would...

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