Have You Been Injured by the Brattleboro Retreat?
When Injuries, Negligence and Abuse Have Occurred, Consult an Expert Attorney on Your Rights In the world of law, the term “injury” could refer to almost any type of damage: physical, emotional, financial, or a combination. If you sustained injuries while in treatment at a mental healthcare facility, seeking a legal consultation to know your […]
Dealing with Whiplash Injuries in Vermont
Suffering from whiplash is a common result of a car accident, especially those involving rear-end collisions. Although often taken lightly, this type of neck injury can have a significant impact on yours and your families lives. Read on to learn more about the most common causes, symptoms and treatment available for whiplash. What Does Whiplash […]
E-Bike Law in Vermont
E-Bikes Are Exploding in Popularity in Vermont Never has there been a more exciting time to own an electric bicycle in Vermont. As the nation’s first state to initiate buying incentives, our brave little state is again renewing successful tax credit program for all who seek to own and operate electric bicycles. With […]
What To Do if You Have Back Pain Following A Traffic Accident in Vermont?
After you’ve been in an automobile accident, you might be tempted to move on with your life as quickly as possible. The accident itself was stressful and disruptive enough on its own and you feel like you’ve luckily escaped with only a few bumps or sore muscles. But what happens if in the days following […]
Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Vermont
More than 10 million car crashes occur in the U.S. each year, with over 36,000 of those crashes resulting in a death, including 58 in Vermont in 2020. In the unfortunate event that you’re involved in an accident, it’s important to know what steps to take afterward to ensure you’re able to collect the information […]
Numerous Examples of Malpractice Alleged Against the Brattleboro Retreat
Mental health facilities play an important role in treating many important issues that are common in today’s world. They help treat individuals experiencing mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders including those dealing with addiction, depression, schizophrenia and many more. However, due to a number of factors including understaffing, improper supervision, negligent hiring, and many more, mental […]
History of Sexual Misconduct Reported at Brattleboro Union High School
Following an expose in The Commons, the topic of sexual abuse is again relevant in Windham County. The Commons article detailed years of sexual abuse of young female students at Brattleboro Union High School by then teacher Zeke Hecker and the troubling lack of inquiry into same by the Brattleboro Police Department and school administration […]
Sexual Assault Survivors of St. Joseph’s Orphanage Consider Filing Suit
FORMER VERMONT ORPHANAGE FOUND TO HAVE COMMITTED WIDESPREAD SEXUAL ABUSE As reported on in BuzzFeed, Seven Days, The Burlington Free Press, a greatly upsetting history of sexual abuse has been uncovered at St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Burlington, Vermont. The orphanage, which was run by the Catholic Diocese of Burlington, was open between 1854 and 1974, during […]
Can I Bring a Slip and Fall Case in Vermont?
SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU WOULD THINK Slip and fall accidents are often brushed aside or dismissed as unserious events or as being the fault of the person who fell. A slip and fall is extremely common, and thankfully, usually leads to bumps and scrapes at the worst. Sadly though, many […]
How to Prepare for Your Deposition in Vermont
Most people have an understanding of what a deposition entails that is dictated by movies or tv shows they’ve seen, or maybe by what they’ve heard second hand from family or friends. Most people think that depositions are frightening, combative and something that they should dread. This is simply not the case. In general, and […]