Can You Get a Settlement for a Car Accident Without a Lawyer? The answer is yes although some insurance companies are fair and others are not. Most car accident cases, regardless of attorney representation, are settled through negotiations, before even getting to the...
Shaftsbury Barracks/Motor Vehicle Crash Ticket Issued for Driving Too Fast for Conditions
Here is another crash because someone ( in this case a 21 year old kid from out of state) was driving too fast on icy/snow covered roads. He got a ticket for driving too fast for the conditions and no doubt his insurance premiums will increase. Just as sure as the sun...
Is it Better to Hire a Lawyer if You Are in a Car Accident in Vermont?
Hiring a personal injury lawyer after you've been injured in an accident is always an option. If the accident was the other person's fault, you may have a legal right to recover for your losses, and a lawyer will help make that happen. But sometimes hiring a lawyer is...
What is an Average Slip and Fall Settlement in Vermont?
What is the average settlement amount of money in a slip and fall settlement in Vermont? If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall accident, it’s an important question. While your case may or may not be average, there are still important things to learn by knowing the...
If You Were Inured in a Car Accident on an Icy Road in Vermont Call Me Today for a Free Consultation
Winter means dicey driving conditions. Some fatal motor vehicle crashes occurred on roads covered in snow, ice and slush. I have handled many auto accidents cases over the years involving accidents occurring on icy roads. • 65% of the overall winter crashes involve...
Slip and Fall Injury at a Motel in Vermont
I represent people who are injured when they slip and fall. This is a summary of a recent case we successfully settled without going to court. As I typically do, I represented this client on a contingent fee basis. There was no money paid by her. My fee was paid out...
Does a Passenger Have a Claim Against the Driver for a Single Vehicle Car Crash in Vermont?
Does a Passenger Have a Claim Against the Driver for a Single Vehicle Car Crash in Vermont? The answer is yes. Even of the passenger is a friend, mom, dad, son, daughter, spouse or a hitchhiker for that matter if the driver causes the accident the passenger has a...
Should I Hire David Polow, Personal Injury Attorney, For a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Claim in Vermont?
Should I Hire David Polow, Personal Injury Attorney, For a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall Claim in Vermont? There are some types of personal injury cases that's don't necessarily call for a lawyer's help. You're probably fine making an injury claim on your own after a...
Can You Recover Money in Vermont When You Fall Through a Grate on a Deck in Vermont?
Can You Recover Money in Vermont When You Fall Through a Grate on a Deck in Vermont? The answer is yes. This is a form of a negligence claim know as a premises liability claim. A client of mine fell through a grate while working at the site of the insured property...
What Happens When You Attempt to Pass a Snowplow in Vermont?
What Happens When You Attempt to Pass a Snowplow in Vermont? Nothing good. You could get injured, someone else could get injured and you will get a ticket. Check out this recent crash: February 3, 2021 Derby Barracks/ Two Vehicle Crash with Injuries STATE OF VERMONT...