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Last post, we talked a bit about the importance of being prepared and First Aid training. Why do I do that? At Rich Cassidy Law we are serious about promoting safety because we have seen the devastating impacts of accidental injuries on human lives. If by promoting safety we could..... Read More

The highway is by no means the only place where people get hurt. It makes good sense to keep your home in good repair, to take a look around for potential safety hazards, and to take steps to correct any that you find. And believe it or not, texting while..... Read More

If you’re reading this, the odds are that it is because you have already suffered an accidental injury. Yes, it’s too late to take steps to be prepared for that injury, but it’s better to be thinking now about what you might do to avoid or minimize another one than..... Read More

Last time, I mentioned the idea of buying a million dollar umbrella insurance policy. Let me explain why you should: A few years ago, I represented a woman who’d been devastated in a head-on collision. The other driver was grossly negligent. He was negligent not only in the way he..... Read More

The Minimum By law, the owner of a motor vehicle operated on a Vermont highway must maintain at least minimum insurance coverage. The minimum is only $25,000 per person, $50,000 per occurrence (and $10,000 for property damage). Frankly, that just not enough insurance. Even a very minor accident can easily..... Read More

Any insurance coverage is better than none. But if you can possibly afford it, don’t just buy the cheapest policy. And don’t just buy the one with clearest advertising. You want an insurance company that will really try to take care of you in the event of a claim. You..... Read More

If you have ever visited Las Vegas and been to Caesar’s Place, you have seen the model on which insurance companies operate. The customers (carrying dollars in their wallets) are sped into the casino by a moving walkway. There they can gamble to their heart’s content, or more likely, till..... Read More

Why is a well-informed claimant an adjuster’s nightmare? Because adjusters are under pressure from insurance companies to settle fast and settle cheap. You might want to settle your case fast. But that might not be good. (We will talk more about that later.) You don’t want to settle cheap. You..... Read More

Every year, thousands of people in Vermont suffer injuries due to the fault of others. If you’re one of them, this is primarily addressed to you in an effort to provide you with useful information about the problems you face. Particularly if you’re interested in pursuing your claim on your..... Read More