Personal Injury

Personal Injury Attorneys Serving All of Vermont

When another’s negligence causes you harm, you may be able to obtain compensation for any damages suffered. In Vermont personal injury cases, damages can include everything from medical bills and vehicle repair bills, to emotional pain and suffering. 

For more than 30 years, the personal injury team at Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick has been helping injured Vermonters obtain the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has been injured due to another’s negligent, reckless, or careless actions, it is in your best interest to seek immediate legal counsel. Contact Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick today for a free and confidential consultation about your case. 

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Any injury caused by negligence can be classified as a personal injury under Vermont law. At Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick, our VT injury team handles all types of injury cases, with the most common involving: 

• Car crashes
• Slip and fall accidents
• Motorcycle collisions
• Commercial truck accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Premises liability
• Nursing home negligence
• Birth injuries
• Wrongful death

Following a VT personal injury accident, the last thing you want to do is deal with insurance companies, gather evidence, and sift through mountains of paperwork. That’s where we come in. Your personal injury attorney will handle the heavy lifting on your behalf so that you can focus on healing. 

We will analyze your case, gather evidence, handle the paperwork and third-party calls, and negotiate with the insurance company for the best possible settlement. When a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, our trial attorneys are prepared to fight for you in court. 

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in Vermont

If you’ve been injured by the negligence of another, the tips below can help you protect your health, safety, and rights, and obtain the compensation you deserve. 

• Seek immediate medical attention. This is critical, even if you are not experiencing any noticeable symptoms. Certain serious and even life-threatening injuries may not produce symptoms for days or weeks. 

• If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, call 911. In addition to ensuring the safety of everyone involved, this will result in the creation of an official police report, which can be invaluable if you decide to file a lawsuit. 

• Do not discuss the details of the incident with anyone. Other than exchanging contact information (and insurance information, in the case of a car accident), remain silent. Even seemingly-innocent comments can be used against you. 

• If you are able to do so, take photographs of any visible injuries and contributing factors, such as a stop sign blocked by a tree, or a spilled liquid on a grocery store floor. 

• Ask any witnesses for their name and contact information. Their testimony may be invaluable at a later date. 

• Call your Vermont personal injury lawyer. Having solid legal representation by your side is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are able to obtain the compensation you deserve in a timely manner. 

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in VT

When it comes to personal injury law, the statute of limitations is the window of time within which an injury claim can be filed. In Vermont, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years. The clock starts ticking on the date of the incident, or on the date an injury was found to have been caused by the incident. 

The sooner you can contact a VT personal injury lawyer and file a claim, the better. In addition to this ticking clock, your attorney needs significant time to prepare before filing a lawsuit. This process — which often includes obtaining evidence, reviewing medical records, and retaining expert witnesses — can take months to complete. Furthermore, waiting too long to file a claim can weaken your case by calling into question the severity of your injuries. 

Contact Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick Today

At Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means that you don’t pay a dime unless we win your case. Our legal team will review the details of your situation to determine if you have a valid case before moving forward, and we will remain by your side throughout the entire process. If you’ve been injured, we can help. Contact Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick today for a free and confidential consultation about your case.