After a serious accident, it’s normal to have questions. What will your recovery look like? When and how can you return to work despite your injuries? What do you need to do next? “Do I need a personal injury attorney?” however, is one of the most important questions...
Month: August 2020
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I Drive for Uber or Other Ride Share Companies. Does Their Insurance Cover Me if I am In a Car Accident?
With more people seeking delivery services during the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies are looking for drivers to shuttle meals, medicine, groceries, and other items to people at home. Before you think about making some extra cash as a delivery driver using your...
August 18, 2020 I Was Just in a Car Accident in Vermont, What Should I Do?
I just had a car accident, what should I do now? Follow these steps to protect yourself from further harm after a car accident in Vermont. It seems obvious but the first thing you should do is get yourself to a safe place. Roadways are no place to stand or linger, so...
What Should I Avoid Doing After a Car or Truck Accident?
There are a number of things that you should avoid doing after an auto accident. Some of the most important things to remember are: Don’t forget to call the police. Drivers involved in a car accident sometimes forgo getting the police involved by just exchanging...
August 17, 2020 How Do I Make a Truck Accident Claim in Vermont?
Some of the most serious personal injury cases I have handle over the last 40 years accidents with tractor trailers. Due to the enormous size and weight of these vehicles, when a semi truck causes a crash with a normal car, the damage and injuries that result can be...
August 17, 2020 What are the Regulations for a Property Damage Motor Vehicle Claim in Vermont?
Section 1. Purpose 8 V.S.A. § 4724(9) of the Insurance Trade Practices Act (8 V.S.A. §§ 4721-4726) prohibits insurers doing business in Vermont from engaging in unfair claims settlement practices and provides that if any insurer performs any of the acts or practices...
August 17, 2020 Do You Need a Lawyer to Recover Money for Pain and Suffering if You Are in a Car Accident
I always try and recover as much money as I can for my clients injured in car accidents and other personal injury claims. You need to state a specific amount of pain and suffering damages, even though there's no set equation to calculate this type of damages. The...
August 17, 2020 If You Need Help With Your Car Accident Claim You Can Consult With PI Lawyer David Polow Virtually or Over the Phone
The COVID 19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. I am not meeting with clients as I typically do but am meeting them virtually either over the phone or via Zoom. We use either docusign, email, faxes or mail for retainer agreements and medical authorizations. I...
August 16, 2020 Should You Call a Car Accident Lawyer After You are Injured in a Auto Crash?
Should You Call a Car Accident Lawyer After You are Injured in a Auto Crash? If you have been injured in a car accident in Vermont, you may be feeling overwhelmed. At the same time that you are trying to recover your health and return to your normal life, you are also...
August 16, 2020 Is Filing a Personal Injury Claim the Right Thing to Do?
IS FILING AN PERSONAL INJURY CASE THE RIGHT THING TO DO? Many times, even if people clearly “have a case,” they often have issues with filing a personal injury claim. Below are some we hear frequently: I Don’t Want to Make the Other Person’s Life Difficult or Hurt...