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 […]
Dealing with a Bike Accident in Vermont
Bicycle accidents can turn someone’s world upside down and, sadly, they are far too common of an occurrence in Vermont. The victim of a bike accident often deals with serious and long term injuries like brain damage, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, broken bones, and unfortunately, even death. As is most often the case, the […]
What is Required for a Lawful DWI Arrest and Processing in Vermont?
In Vermont it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol at a level of .08 or above. If you have a DWI conviction on your record, you know the profound effects it can have on your daily life and your ability to stay or become employed. Because a DWI […]
Do I Have A Vermont Medical Malpractice Case?
An Overview of Medical Malpractice Law in Vermont The large majority of doctors, nurses and hospitals do incredibly important work and try their best to treat each and every patient to the best of their abilities. In spite of their best work, doctors and nurses are just like everyone else and frequently make mistakes while […]
Do You Have a Lawsuit Against Your Employer in Vermont?
If You’ve Been Fired or Treated Poorly By Your Employer, You May Be Able To File A Lawsuit for Damages After someone has been fired or laid off by their employer, the question often arises about whether the firing was done lawfully and whether an employee can sue their employer for an unlawful termination. The […]
Should I Get An Attorney Following My Car Accident In Vermont?
Kramer Law is Here to Represent You in Vermont for Your Car Accident Claim Unfortunately, car accidents are still far too common in the United States. In 2018 alone, nearly 2,000,000 people were injured in car crashes, with over 1,300,000 of those injuries occurring when an inattentive driver collided with another vehicle.[1] Of course, most […]