Personal Injury

In personal injury law, experience and success in the courtroom can make the difference between an unreasonably low settlement and a fair, just settlement. The plain fact is that insurance companies and personal injury defense lawyers don't pay top dollar to injured claimants represented by lawyers with little or no experience trying personal injury lawsuits.

Simply put, insurance companies have no incentive to pay significant settlements to injury victims who are represented by lawyers with no track record for success in the courtroom. There are a lot of attorneys advertising for personal injury cases in phone books, on TV, and on the internet. Many of these lawyers have no record of success in the courtroom. When you are choosing a personal injury lawyer, make sure that you consider their record for success in the courtroom where it counts. Any lawyer can settle a case, but only an experienced lawyer with a track record for success in the courtroom has the leverage to force the insurance companies to pay full and fair settlements. Each New Hampshire/Vermont personal injury lawyer at Van Dorn & Curtiss has the experience and skill to handle a range of cases.

We do not rest until the rights of our New Hampshire and Vermont personal injury clients have been fully protected. Van Dorn & Curtiss is recognized in both Vermont and New Hampshire for our vast experience in all areas of personal injury law, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accident, and dog bite cases. A personal injury lawyer at Van Dorn & Curtiss can assist you with legal claims involving seroius personal injury, mental and emotional distress, medical bills, lost wages and other damages.

Restitution in personal injury cases can include monetary compensation for loss of income, medical bills, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and other injuries or damages. At Van Dorn & Curtiss, we understand that many clients are not necessarily well versed regarding their legal rights. That is why we are here to assist you with every aspect of your claim.

We accept personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay no fees unless you receive compensation in the form of either a settlement or a jury award.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of negligence or the wrongful actions of another, contact a Vermont and New Hampshire personal injury lawyer at Van Dorn & Curtiss for a free case evaluation. We are experienced in all types of personal injury cases, including dog bite, wrongful death, industrial accident, motor vehicle accident, or medical malpractice claims.

Library for Personal Injury:

• Cote v. Ziebart - Judgment [PDF]   
  Description: Maine Superior Court Order Certifying a $175,000 Jury Verdict Award
• Top Ten Worst Insurers In America - New report finds pattern of bad faith and unfair dealing by insurance companies   
  Description: When you purchase an insurance policy and pay your premiums, your insurance company owes you a duty of good faith and fair dealing. Some insurance companies will find ways to deny claims. A new report conducted by the American Association of Justice lists the top ten worst insurance companies for consumers.
• Personal Injury Victims and Traumatic Brain Injury   
  Description: Every year nearly 50,000 people die from traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Nearly 70,000 others suffer from impairment due to their injuries.For personal injury victims, their accident can be the most traumatic and difficult part of the life. Part of the job of a personal injury lawyer is to realize the accident and immediate aftermath isn’t the end of the victim’s struggles.
• Insurance Companies and Their New Dirty Tricks   
  Description: Recently, insurance companies have been developing new tricks to increase their profits. Among their new tricks are voiding policies once an insured makes a claims and pressuring claimants to find other means of benefits, such as disability.
• Personal Injury Victim's Handbook [PDF]   
  Description: This Handbook was written by Ed Van Dorn and is a must read for any person who was recently a victim of personal injury in New Hampshire or Vermont.
• Personal Injury Interview With Ed Van Dorn [PDF]   
  Description: Personal injury interview between Rob Curtiss and Ed Van Dorn. They discuss what makes Van Dorn & Curtiss standout as a personal injury law firm in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Frequent Questions for Personal Injury:

• Am I eligible for a personal injury lawsuit?
• How do the attorneys determine how much my personal injury claim may be worth?
• When I meet with a personal injury attorney for my first consultation, what information should I provide?
• What happens at the initial consultation with a personal injury attorney?
• What is a contingency fee?

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FAQs

Personal Injury

• Am I eligible for a personal injury lawsuit?
• How do the attorneys determine how much my personal injury claim may be worth?
• When I meet with a personal injury attorney for my first consultation, what information should I provide?

Automobile Accidents

• I was in an automobile accident and the payout offered by the insurance company seems low. What should I do?
• I was injured in a car accident and it was the other driver's fault.  They didn't have insurance...what can I do?
• I was injured in a car accident and my car sustained very little visual damage.  The other driver was at fault and their insurance company is denying my claim.  They say because there was so little damage to the car, I am lying about my injury...what can I do?

Wrongful Death

• I recently lost a loved one in an accident.  What are my rights?
• How do I bring a wrongful death claim?
• What is a survival action?

Medical Malpractice

• Is it true that legislators are attempting to limit medical malpractice recovery in New Hampshire?
• What are some specific types of medical malpractice?
• My spouse recently died while being treated at a hospital.  I think the hospital did something wrong, but the hospital won't release the medical records...what can I do?

Premises Liability

• Are hotels responsible for criminal acts that take place on their property?

Dog Bites/Pet Attacks

• My child was bitten by a neighbor's dog and the neighbor refuses to pay the medical bills. What should I do?
• How many people are bitten by dogs each year?

General

• I am represented by a personal injury attorney, but I do not think they are doing a good job.  Can I hire another attorney?
• What is lost earning capacity?
• What is loss of quality of life?

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