Injured in Vermont? You have rights under state law. We are here to help you understand them and pursue the compensation you deserve.
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Vermont is a state where the rural landscape, winter road conditions, and small-community legal environment create a personal injury claims context that is genuinely different from more populous states. Car accidents on icy interstates, workplace injuries at agricultural and construction sites, slip and fall incidents at ski resorts and commercial properties, and wrongful death claims arising from preventable collisions all involve legal considerations specific to how Vermont courts and insurers approach these cases.
At Lawfty, we handle personal injury claims across Vermont backed by over a decade of real case data. Our attorneys understand Vermont's three-year personal injury statute of limitations, the state's modified comparative fault rules, the surprisingly short 20-day notice window that applies to claims against a town for a defective bridge or culvert, and the specific dynamics of wrongful death litigation in this state. Every case is built with the preparation and precision the facts and Vermont law require.
Vermont's legal market is smaller than most, but the rights of injured people here are no less important. Whether a claim arises from a rear-end collision on I-89, a workplace injury in Burlington, a fall at a commercial property in Montpelier, or a wrongful death on a rural highway, we approach every Vermont personal injury matter with the same commitment to thorough preparation and strong outcomes.
If you have been hurt in Vermont, we are here to help you protect your rights and pursue everything you are entitled to recover.
From car accidents and winter road collision claims to workers' compensation, wrongful death, premises liability, and medical malpractice, we handle the full range of personal injury matters across Vermont.
Lawfty engages attorneys across Vermont whose experience aligns with your injury type and the specific legal demands of your case under Vermont law.
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Real outcomes for real clients. The cases below reflect personal injury matters handled by our network, each built on careful evidence and legal strategy grounded in how state law applies to these claims.
We handle personal injury claims throughout Vermont, from Burlington and the Champlain Valley to Montpelier, Rutland, the Northeast Kingdom, and communities across the state.
Vermont's largest city and surrounding Chittenden County generate the highest volume of personal injury claims in the state, including car accidents on I-89 and Route 2, workplace injuries in Burlington's commercial sector, premises liability claims, and workers' compensation matters.
Supporting injury claims across Montpelier, Barre, Waterbury, and Central Vermont communities where state government activity, regional commerce, and I-89 corridor accidents create a range of personal injury matters including claims involving government entities.
Serving Rutland, Middlebury, and Southwest Vermont communities with personal injury claims involving vehicle accidents on US-7 and Route 4, ski resort and recreation-related injuries, and workplace accidents across this region.
Handling injury claims across Brattleboro, Springfield, and Southeast Vermont communities where I-91 corridor traffic and the region's rural highway network contribute to vehicle accident and serious injury claims.
Representing clients across St. Johnsbury, Newport, and the Northeast Kingdom where rural road conditions, agricultural industry workplace injuries, and limited local medical resources create a distinct injury claim environment.
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
Lawfty Law, and particularly attorneys Danielle Oglesby and Vance LeBourgeois, successfully represented me after I was hit as a pedestrian by a reckless driver in Washington, DC. It took a lot of persistence to pursue my case, in part because it spanned the COVID pandemic. I was appropriately kept informed of the status of my case as it progressed and appreciated how Danielle and Vance demonstrated a personal interest in seeing my case through. Danielle’s professionalism and assertiveness proved instrumental to resolving my case through a settlement that provided me with satisfactory compensation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate to fight on their behalf!
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In Vermont, most personal injury claims must be filed within three years from the date of injury under Vermont Statutes Title 12, Section 512. Claims against a Vermont town specifically for injuries caused by a defective bridge or culvert carry a much shorter notice window: written notice must reach the town within 20 days of the injury under Vermont Statutes Title 19, Section 987, followed by a two year filing deadline. Other claims against government entities carry their own notice procedures. Because some of these timelines are far shorter than the standard three years, early legal evaluation is essential in Vermont.
Vermont's wrongful death statute allows the personal representative of an estate to pursue compensation on behalf of surviving family members when a death results from another party's negligence or wrongful conduct. Under Vermont Statutes Title 14, Section 1492, claims must generally be filed within two years of the discovery of the death. Recoverable damages in a Vermont wrongful death case may include funeral and burial expenses, loss of the deceased's financial contributions, and loss of companionship and guidance. Vermont also recognizes a survival action allowing recovery of damages the deceased person suffered before dying.
Vermont follows a modified comparative fault rule with a 51% bar under Vermont Statutes Title 12, Section 1036. You can recover compensation even if you share some responsibility for what happened, provided your share of fault does not exceed 50%. If you are found 51% or more at fault, recovery may be barred. Vermont's relatively rural road network and winter driving conditions mean that fault in vehicle accidents here often involves questions of road conditions, speed, and seasonal hazard awareness.
Vermont car accident claims involve urban road conditions in Burlington and Montpelier, rural highway conditions on Interstate 89 and Interstate 91, and the particular challenges of seasonal winter driving. Vermont law requires drivers to exercise reasonable care under the conditions present at the time of the accident. Snow, ice, and low visibility are not automatic defenses for at-fault drivers. Documenting road conditions, weather records, and the other driver's behavior at the time of the collision is important in Vermont winter accident cases.
Vermont workers' compensation law provides medical treatment and wage replacement for employees injured on the job. Vermont has specific rules around employers' obligations to return injured workers to light duty when available. In some cases, a third party other than the employer may bear responsibility for a workplace injury, creating a separate personal injury claim that can provide additional recovery including pain and suffering damages that workers' comp does not cover.
Personal injury cases at Lawfty are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fees are owed unless compensation is recovered. A free case evaluation is available so you can understand your rights and options under Vermont law before making any decisions.
Legal resources related to Vermont personal injury law, wrongful death claims, government tort notice requirements, and your rights as an injured claimant in this state.
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