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My coworker said only the truck driver is liable after a Burlington work-zone crash, true?
Everyone says "just file against the driver", but actually that is one of the easiest ways to miss the bigger claim....
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Why is insurance blaming my wife for a South Burlington icy parking lot fall?
If you do not push back with proof, the insurer will cut the claim's value or deny it outright by arguing your wife...
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Does Vermont insurance have to pay for fetal monitoring after a Brattleboro crash?
Three years is the outside deadline to file most Vermont injury claims, but the urgent reality is this: if the ER or...
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I paid my employee's hospital bill myself, did I ruin my case?
File a Vermont Employer's First Report of Injury (Form 1) with the Vermont Department of Labor within 72 hours of...
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Can I use my own doctor for workers' comp in Vermont?
Yes - and the mistake that costs people the most money is letting a Barre employer push them onto their own health...
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My coworker said workers' comp is my only option after a work crash. True?
Six months is the deadline that matters most in Vermont: if you were hit on North Main Street in Barre while...
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I apologized after a Brattleboro road work crash, did I ruin my case?
There is no official Vermont average for road-work crash settlements, but these cases often range from thousands to...
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How do I know if I should take a Vermont injury settlement?
As of July 1, 2024, Vermont's civil filing fees increased, which made some people think "going to court" suddenly...
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Why does their doctor get to say I'm fine after my Rutland crash?
The adjuster is about to ask, "Why are you still treating if our doctor says you're okay?" Your answer matters...
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Why is workers' comp blocking my Montpelier crash claim against the other driver?
Vermont third-party injury settlements from vehicle crashes can range from the low five figures to well over...
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Key Terms

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general causation
Defense lawyers use this term to say, "Even if you were hurt, this product is not known to cause that kind of injury...
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sideswipe collision
Like scraping past a doorway with a shopping cart, a sideswipe collision happens when the sides of two vehicles make...
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T-bone collision
What trips people up most is the direction of impact: a T-bone collision is defined by one vehicle striking the side...
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jackknife accident
A crash in which a truck's trailer swings out against the cab, folding the vehicle like a pocketknife. "Truck"...
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bond hearing immigration
Not the same as a criminal bail hearing in state court, and not a meeting where someone asks for a visa or green...
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notice to appear
You just got a letter that says the government is ordering you to come to immigration court. That document is called...
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Deferred Action (DACA)
A temporary federal policy that can delay deportation and allow certain undocumented people who came to the United...
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voluntary departure
Like being allowed to back a truck out of a muddy field before the tow bill, the ticket, and the bigger mess arrive,...
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Release of Claims
Lately, insurers have been pushing faster digital paperwork - sometimes sending a settlement form by email or text...
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Temporary Protected Status
You just got a letter that says your country has been designated for Temporary Protected Status, or that your...
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waiver of inadmissibility
You just got a letter that says you are "inadmissible" and cannot get a visa, green card, or other immigration...
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removal proceedings
Are the government's deportation steps already underway against someone? That's what removal proceedings are: the...
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credible fear interview
What happens if someone tells the government they're afraid to go back home? Usually, they get a credible fear...
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asylum application
Can someone ask the U.S. for protection just by saying it is unsafe to go home? Not automatically. An asylum...
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naturalization process
Wondering how someone with a green card becomes a U.S. citizen? The naturalization process is the legal application...
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unlawful presence bar
A federal penalty that can block someone from returning to the United States after leaving, if they spent too much...
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adjustment of status
Missing the difference between applying inside the United States and applying at a consulate abroad can lead to a...
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visa bulletin
Why does everyone keep checking the visa bulletin? Because it is the U.S. Department of State's monthly chart...
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cancellation of removal
The worst mistake is thinking deportation is automatic and there is nothing left to do. That bad advice can cause...
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priority date
People often confuse a priority date with a filing date, and the mix-up matters. A filing date is simply the day an...
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consular processing
Getting a visa or green card through a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the United States, instead of applying from...
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