Helping The Wrongfully Injured Get Fair Compensation
Last updated on July 31, 2024
Injuries resulting from car accidents or the careless acts of others can cause serious disruption in your life. Dealing with insurance companies, seeking medical attention and losing or interrupting finances become part of the equation. At Valsangiacomo & Pelkey, in Barre, our lawyers advocate for your best interests in personal injury cases.
Our Vermont personal injury attorneys will work hard on your behalf and fight for you to recover compensation for your accident injuries, whether that is settling with an insurance company or pursuing your case in court.
Failure To Use Reasonable Care: Car Accidents
Generally, drivers must exercise reasonable care when driving an automobile or commercial vehicle. Those who don’t exercise caution and care while driving could be held liable for negligence. We work with clients on all types of automobile accidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Semi/big truck accidents
- Commercial vehicle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
A driver who fails to use reasonable care when operating a vehicle could be held liable for negligence. If a driver’s negligence causes injuries to another person or their property, they can be held responsible and required to pay damages. Compensation amounts can include damage to the vehicle, medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.
Medical Malpractice: When Medical Professionals Cause Further Injuries
We go to the doctor to feel better and get better. When a medical professional makes a mistake that deviates from a reasonable standard of care and that mistake makes your condition worse or causes further injury, you may be able to seek compensation in a medical malpractice claim.
For example, if a doctor fails to diagnose a condition or mistakenly treats you for a condition you don’t have, and that care deviates from what other doctors would have done, you might have a claim for damages. Our personal injury lawyers at Valsangiacomo & Pelkey, seek justice on behalf of those who have been further injured by a health care professional’s medical malpractice.
Comprehensive Representation For Premises Liability Claims
Too often, property owners neglect the condition of their property, thereby creating dangerous conditions. When you are injured due to a dangerous condition, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries. This applies to public and private property, retail spaces, bars and restaurants.
We represent clients in a broad range of premises liability claims, including:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Accidents in restaurants or retail stores
- Accidents caused by poorly maintained properties
- Assaults resulting from poor security
- Dog or other animal bites
Your legal rights to recover compensation for your accident injuries are important to us. Our experienced personal injury attorneys have been helping clients throughout Vermont recover compensation for injuries sustained on someone else’s property since 1977.
How Long Do You Have To File A Personal Injury Claim?
In Vermont, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the accident. However, the sooner you file a claim, the better your chances of getting compensation for your injuries. With each passing day, it becomes more difficult to gather evidence and find witnesses.
Consult A Vermont Personal Injury Lawyer For Free
If you believe you have been wrongfully injured, our personal injury attorneys at Valsangiacomo & Pelkey, want to help you seek justice and recover damages for your injuries and loss. Let us help you hold those responsible for your accident injuries accountable for your damages.
Our accident lawyers offer free initial consultations and case evaluations. You can schedule your free appointment by calling 802-304-4602 or by filling out our online contact form.