Seat belts save lives. The evidence is in, and the conclusion is not open to debate. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of a serious injury by 50% and death by 45%. For this reason, New York requires that motorists buckle up. But what happens if you didn’t wear a seat belt and were involved in an accident? Chances are good you suffered more serious injuries because you didn’t wear a seat belt. You might have even been thrown from your vehicle. But can the defendant raise this fact as a defense? Our Glens Falls car accident lawyer investigates the current state of the law. New York’s Seat Bel ..read more

Accidents transform lives. When someone is seriously hurt in an accident, they suffer a variety of losses, such as financial distress due to missing work or large medical bills to treat their injuries. The victim also suffers severe pain, frustration, and possibly depression or anxiety. Families are also impacted by an accident. For example, a wife whose husband is paralyzed from the neck down will experience a radical change in her marriage. She might become the primary caretaker of her spouse and no longer enjoy joint hobbies or romantic evenings. Helpfully, Vermont recognizes a loss of cons ..read more

Big box retailers dominate the retail industry, even in Warren County. Walmart, Target, Home Depot and other retailers have stores within driving distance of Glens Falls, and many people do weekly shopping at one or more of these businesses. With so much foot traffic, these mammoth retailers have more than their fair share of accidents. Unfortunately, these big box retailers aggressively defend themselves from personal injury claims. Victims who do not have a lawyer might quickly find themselves without any compensation. Call Larson & Gallivan Law today. OurNew York personal injury attorne ..read more

In the ideal world, injured workers would quickly receive workers’ compensation benefits to help them pay for medical care and other expenses when they cannot work. They would also continue to receive benefits for as long as necessary, without any pressure to get back to work despite their pain. Unfortunately, the state of Vermont is not that ideal world. Instead, too many workers’ compensation claimants are denied benefits. They are seriously injured on the job; yet, their application is denied, often for frivolous reasons. In Vermont, there’s a process called “mediation.” This is a type of a ..read more

Workplace accidents and injuries often leave workers in considerable pain. To get well, you need individualized medical attention from a licensed physician. Helpfully, Vermont requires that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer cover all necessary and reasonable medical care. But what types of treatment is covered? Our Burlingtonworkers’ compensation attorneys look at some of the most important categories of medical care which you should not have to pay for. Diagnostic Tests Before you can receive treatment, your medical team needs to find out what’s wrong with you. Diagnostic tests ar ..read more

At Larson & Gallivan Law, we settle most of our Vermont personal injury cases. Consequently, our clients can receive compensation without any need of attending a trial or testifying in open court. Settlement works for everyone involved, but it can take work to get there. At some firms, cases drag on for years, with no end in sight. That means injured victims are waiting patiently for a settlement so they can pay their bills. In this article, we first identify what hurdles confront our clients on the way to settlement and then list what steps you can take to speed things up. What Delays or ..read more

Electric vehicles are all the rage. The media confidently predicts that in 2040 virtually every vehicle sold on the planet will be an EV. For now, most of the sales are happening in urban and suburban areas around the country, such as San Francisco. But even Glens Falls should see more electric vehicles in the future. The current challenges include building out sufficient infrastructure for recharging EVs, but those challenges are not insurmountable. At Larson & Gallivan Law, we are always interested in motor vehicle trends. But we are especially concerned with helping accident victims see ..read more

In New York, accident victims have a duty to mitigate their damages. What does this mean, and what steps should you take? A New York personal injury lawyer atLarson & Gallivan Law explains more in this article. Damages in Personal Injury Cases Our lawyers bring personal injury claims to obtain financial compensation for our clients. We don’t simply guess how much money you should receive. Instead, we request compensation for your damages: The cost of medical care to treat any injuries you suffered in an accident. The income or wages you lost when your injuries kept you out of work. The to ..read more

At Larson & Galivan Law, we meet with burn victims to discuss their injuries and how they are recovering. Unfortunately, burn injuries are some of the most consequential a person can suffer. Burns not only lead to serious complications, like infection or even amputation, but they also are expensive to treat. Burn victims and their families often struggle to pick up the pieces for years after the accident. Our New York personal injury lawyers remain focused on obtaining fair compensation for serious bodily injuries, including burns. It might feel like nobody is in your corner right now, but ..read more

Car accidents involving young children are different from cases with adult victims. If your child is hurt in a car wreck, you might end up bringing different legal claims, depending on the facts. Obtaining a settlement is also more complicated. Legally, children cannot legally agree to a settlement, but they also can’t file a lawsuit. A judge will take a leading role in ensuring your child’s settlement is fair. Larson & Gallivan Law can assist any parent whose child was hurt in a car wreck. Let us use our experience to successfully negotiate a settlement with the at-fault driver for compen ..read more