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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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What Is A Statute of Limitations And What Does It Mean In Vermont

The Statute of Limitations is an artificial time period that a person has to file a lawsuit in Court and starts running the day you have the accident, or...

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What Does Mediation Mean If I Have A Filed Case In Vermont?

Rule 16.3 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure requires ADR - “alternate dispute resolution”. With rare exceptions, all personal injury cases have...

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How Do Lawyers Become Members Of “Best Lawyers In America” and “Super Lawyers Of New England”?

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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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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Will The Jury Know When Deciding The Verdict Insurance Pays For The Verdict That They Reach In A Personal Injury Case In Vermont?

The rule that governs this issue is Rule 11, Vermont Rules of Evidence. This rule states: “Evidence that a person was or was not insured against...

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What Do I Do If I Am In A Car Accident In Vermont?

Initially, you should do the obvious – stay calm, call 911, provide comfort to others, but do not move injured people unless they are immediately in...

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In Vermont What Are Side Judges?

Side judges are elected judges who do not have to be lawyers.  This is a practice that goes back to early times in Vermont history.  Originally, legally...

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