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Car Accidents occur all too frequently on our rural highways in Vermont and New Hampshire. They often cause serious injuries that can be devastating to the victims and their families. When the accident victim is most vulnerable problems with lost wages, doctor bills, proper medical care and treatment can pile up and suddenly become overwhelming. On top of this negotiating with insurance companies in the current economic climate is like pulling teeth. The fact of the matter is that the insurance companies are more interested in saving money than paying fair compensation to car accident victims. This is where the law firm of Van Dorn & Curtiss comes in. For over 30 years attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss have been helping accident victims sort through the maze of problems caused by lost wages, unpaid medical bills, uncooperative insurance companies and all the other issues that go with a serious personal injury.

In 2005, almost 6,420,000 automobile accidents occurred in the United States, resulting in 2.9 million people being injured and over 42,000 deaths. The numbers are staggering, and for those who survive a serious crash, spinal cord injuries, brain damage, and permanent disabilities that require multiple surgical procedures and lifelong medical care not only cause a decline in quality of life, but also result in lost wages or the inability to work at all.

If you have been in an accident, filing a claim with an insurance company for damaged property and injuries doesn’t necessarily mean you will receive a settlement that will compensate you for all of your losses – even if you were the victim of someone else’s negligence.

The attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss know the lengths to which insurance companies will go to protect their own financial interests. We have a proven track record for aggressive and expert courtroom litigation that results in generous jury awards for our seriously injured clients. More often than not, when defendants realize that a plaintiff has retained a Van Dorn & Curtiss attorney, they settle for the amount that we determine is fair and just, not just what the insurance company decides to pay. This is different from many law firms who do not go to court for their clients. They have no leverage with the insurance companies and ultimately settle for what the insurance company decides to pay.

Because of our reputation as zealous advocates for our clients, defendants and their lawyers know who they are up against, and they would rather avoid facing us in court. Our attorneys enjoy trial law, and our reputation as relentless adversaries in the courtroom has been proven time and time again. When our legal team enters litigation, we win, and insurance companies and their attorneys know it.

As a result of our reputation the vast majority of our cases settle, but when we do have to take a case to court, that case gets the entire attention, and full support of our experienced legal team and we are well prepared to fight to the end if necessary. The end is usually a jury verdict that well exceeds what the insurance company is willing to pay.

Our Goal is Not to Meet Your Expectations. Our Goal is to Exceed Your Expectations.

Van Dorn & Curtiss has the expertise necessary to maneuver the many laws governing negligence in automobile accidents in both New Hampshire and Vermont. In Vermont, for instance, required insurance coverage for licensed drivers is only $10,000 for property damage and $25,000 in the case of death. We know that a serious accident resulting in critical injuries costs far more than that in medical costs alone, and we refuse to settle for less than you deserve. New Hampshire law doesn’t require drivers to be insured. In the case that you have been injured in an accident caused by another driver, you shouldn’t have to pay a higher premium on your own car insurance because the negligent driver had no coverage. You need a lawyer with the knowledge and ability to overcome the burden of proof on the part of the plaintiff in a New Hampshire court of law. For years, our legal team has successfully proved fault on the part of the defendant as well as the plaintiff’s sustained damages – the formula necessary for consistently securing fair and generous jury awards. Van Dorn & Curtiss isn’t satisfied with just the minimal insurance settlement. If your insurance company isn’t willing to meet our settlement offer, we will take your case to trial and enjoy winning. Other personal injury lawyers may claim that they will go to court for their clients, but the attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss have a long history of courtroom victories in Vermont and New Hampshire. We aren’t all talk; our record speaks for itself.

All Law Firms are Not Created Equal.

Our attorneys are so effective in the courtroom that other firms refer cases to us, knowing that we recover the compensation our clients deserve. As a full service law firm, Van Dorn & Curtiss will not only handle your initial case, but our legal team will also assist you in dealing with the issues often related to personal injury cases that most law firms don’t cover, such as insurance liens, negotiating unpaid medical bills, and the recovery of other insurance benefits not included in the initial claim – all services that are included in the one contingency fee. We encourage you to compare all of our services as well as our winning record in the courtroom with other law firms. We know that you won’t find anyone else with our reputation for winning cases. Our attorneys will fight for your rights as a seriously injured person, and we will win. We represent clients in Western New Hampshire and Eastern Vermont, including the counties of Essex, Caledonia, Orange, Windsor, Windham, Coos, Grafton, Sullivan, Cheshire, and Merrimack. If you want aggressive and expert pursuit of your personal injury claim and full recovery of all damages you are owed due to the negligence of another, call Van Dorn & Curtiss at 1-866-632-8980 for a consultation. Trust the lawyers other lawyers trust, and call Van Dorn & Curtiss today.

Library for Automobile Accidents:

Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Description: Motorcycle accidents end in injury or death the majority of the time. Read on to learn more about the types of injuries sustained during a motorcycle crash, the causes of motorcycle accidents and prevention of injury. If you have been injured in New Hampshire please contact a lawyer at Van Dorn & Curtiss today.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Description: The following article discusses the causes, types and treatments of spinal cord injuries. If you have been injured and received a spinal cord injury you need an experienced attorney to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your disability. Please call the attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today for your free consultation.
Abdominal Trauma
Description: This article contains information and resources regarding abdominal trauma. The definition, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of blunt abdominal trauma are discussed. If you have been injured please contact your New Hampshire personal injury attorney at Van Dorn and Curtiss today.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Description: This article outlines the definition, causes, symptoms and treatments of traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you have been in an accident and believe you received a TBI please call your New Hampshire lawyer, Van Dorn & Curtiss, at 1-866-632-8980.
Causes, Symptoms and Insurance Issues Surrounding Whiplash
Description: Whiplash symptoms may not appear for months after a car accident. If you and your doctor believe you have whiplash act quickly and retain a lawyer with experience in insurance claims and all issues surrounding car accidents.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Description: Traumatic Brain injuries kill over 52,000 Americans each year. This article discusses the definition, prevention of and statistics involving traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBI or head trauma.
Auto Accident Checklist for Negligence Claim
Description: An Auto accident checklist for accident victims to use if they have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. This is a helpful way to preserve important information for your accident attorney.
Car Accidents and Soft Tissue Injuries
Description: Car accidents have the potential to cause broken bones, lacerations and serious spinal injuries. However, soft tissue injuries are the most common injury reported after a car accident. The insurance Research Council has noted that eight out of ten car accident injuries are soft tissue injuries. One of the most frequent soft tissue injuries associated with car accidents is whiplash...here is some information that you should know.
Vehicle Safety Features and Car Accidents
Description: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, is the federal agency responsible for crash testing vehicles to determine safety ratings for consumers. Every year the NHTSA releases a report on vehicle safety features and vehicle crash worthiness.
New Hampshire Auto Accident Lawyers - Vermont Car Accident Attorneys | Reader's Digest Report on Teen Driver's
Description: We see it every day in the news. A teen driver is seriously injured or killed in a car accident. Every time this happens it is a tragic event. Sometimes the teenage driver did nothing wrong; however, many times the tragedy could have been prevented. A new report by Reader’s Digest analyzes some reasons why so many teenagers are killed in car accidents and what can be done to prevent these tragedies.