Vermont Auto Collision and Personal Injury Blog

Why Should You Hire a Car Accident Attorney? If you've lost a loved one or sustained an injury in a car accident because of another driver's carelessness, you have the right to hold that driver responsible for his or her actions. A Vermont car accident lawyer can' t...

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of trucking accidents has increased significantly over the last two decades. While trucks cause a small percentage of all car accidents, they tend to cause more harm than other vehicles due to...

Auto accidents are unfortunate for everyone involved. For the person at fault, an accident creates a specific set of problems. In addition to dealing with the damage caused by the crash, an at-fault driver must also think about personal medical bills too. Knowing that...

Car accidents, even just fender benders, are an unfortunate fact of life. Even though fewer cars are on the road during the pandemic—16% fewer according to Zendrive, a smartphone-based driving analytics app provider—drivers might be more distracted. Phone use while...

Sometimes it can take the Vermont State Police time before they can sort out fault in a car accident with death resulting. In the crash noted below the officer did not attribute fault although the report seems to imply operator number one was at fault. The family of a...

Let’s start with a bang: One vehicle hits another. But who’s at fault? The result will be decided in different places. It could be decided on the road where it happened, in a police report, by the auto insurance companies, in arbitration or in court by a jury. And...

Cycling has a lot of inherent benefits. This popular mode of transportation is a great form of exercise, helps avoid traffic jams, and can significantly cut back on fuel costs. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles is often perilous. If you’re in a bicycle...

Unless the vehicle was stolen insurance coverage goes with the vehicle. So if a car was loaned to a juvenile whether he had his driver's license or not there would be insurance coverage for any injuries or damages caused by the minor's negligent operation of a motor...

What happens in this tragic incident if the police cannot locate the hit and run driver? If the pedestrian owns a vehicle she would be covered by their auto insurance policy pursuant to the uninsured motorist section of the policy. She could also be covered under...

I realize that people who have been injured in auto accidents through no fault of their own have many questions regarding their legal rights after the accident. There are probably few situations in life that can be as confusing and stressful after they occur than when...