Personal Injury

Burlington:

Thomas Z. Carlson, Christopher L. Davis, Erin Miller Heins, & Thomas J. Sherrer

Middlebury: 

Kevin E. Brown, Emily J. Joselson, Frank H. “Fritz” Langrock, Peter F. Langrock, Devin McLaughlin, William B. Miller, Jr., Beth Robinson, Erin E. Ruble, & James W. Swift

We are Vermont’s largest law firm concentrating on personal injury claims. We have represented thousands of injured individuals and their families. We have a team of trial lawyers and litigation support staff, and the resources to document and prepare claims quickly and effectively. Our personal injury practice is statewide, and is widely regarded as one of Vermont’s most successful. We are regularly asked by other lawyers throughout Vermont and other states to assist them in representing those of their clients who have large or challenging claims. We have the knowledge and expertise to make sure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.

We handle virtually every type of personal injury claim, including:

Motor Vehicle Accidents
We have helped thousands of motor vehicle accident victims in pursuing liability claims against the at-fault driver or other responsible party, and in collecting insurance benefits, such as under-insured motorist coverage, from their own insurance companies.
Wrongful Death
We work with the families and estates of accident victims to obtain just compensation.
Medical Malpractice
We have an experienced team of medical malpractice lawyers, and have secured large recoveries for clients damaged by negligent physicians, dentists, hospitals, and other health care providers.
Nursing Home Injuries
We have successfully represented nursing home residents and their families in a wide range of matters, including claims for personal injuries resulting from inadequate care and insufficient staffing.
Workplace Injuries
We are well-equipped to handle all kinds of claims arising from job-related injuries or illnesses. More ...
Slip and Fall Accidents
We have successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases arising from slip and fall accidents causing injury to our clients.
Defective Products
We have extensive experience in cases involving injuries from defective products, including motor vehicles, appliances, construction equipment, industrial equipment, and recreational equipment.
Ski Injuries
We regularly represent skiers injured while skiing or snowboarding, riding lifts, or taking lessons, in bringing claims against Vermont ski areas.
Premises Liability
We have handled numerous claims against owners or operators of premises where guests or other visitors have been injured.