In the crash described below a van crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer. The driver of the van got out and then was hit by a passing box truck who did not stop. So is the box truck driver liable for his injuries? If the box truck driver can't be found can the...
If I am Injured While Snowboarding or Skiing By Another Snowboarder or Skier Do I Have a Case?
It depends. Think of skiing and snowboarding as you would if you were driving your car. There are rules of the road codified in state laws. Typically if you violate a traffic law and cause an accident while driving you will be held legally responsible for any injuries...
Who is at Fault When A Car Hits a Pedestrian in Vermont?
Who is at Fault When A Car Hits a Pedestrian in Vermont? Mixing pedestrians and vehicles can often be a dangerous combination. The well-known rule that the pedestrian has the right of way is most often accurate, but there are certain times when it’s not. In the event...
Do I Need a Lawyer if I am a Bicyclist Hit By a Car?
Do I Need a lawyer if I am a bicyclist hit by a car in Vermont? Bicyclists are subject to the same motor vehicle laws as drivers. Usually a driver is responsible for a bicyclist's injuries if the driver hits the bicyclist from behind or at an intersection where the...
Do I Need a Ski or Snowboard Accident Lawyer?
Do I Need a Ski Accident Lawyer? Skiing and snowboarding accidents often result in serious and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, and more. Consequently, ski injury victims oftentimes find themselves suffering...
Which Insurance Company Pays in a Head On Car Accident?
Which Insurance Company Pays in a Head On Car Accident? Is one driver always at fault? Like many things in the legal world it depends. Most of the time in a head-on collision one driver is found to be at fault. More often than not, a head-on collision is caused when...