{"id":376810,"date":"2016-11-16T17:31:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T22:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/vermont-law\/vermont-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html"},"modified":"2024-06-06T15:48:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T20:48:43","slug":"vermont-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/vermont-law\/vermont-car-accident-settlement-process-and-timeline.html","title":{"rendered":"Vermont Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vermont Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline<\/h1>\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The beauty of Vermont is undeniable, but so are the dangers present on its often-icy roads. Auto accidents happen with unfortunate frequency. You’ll likely have at least one during your driving career. There’s often a great deal of confusion after a car crash, and you’ll likely have questions.<\/p>\r\n

Car crashes can cause serious injuries<\/a>, the kind that can affect your life. When you’re trying to deal with medical expenses and bodily damage, knowing how Vermont’s accident compensation laws<\/a> work can help bring you peace of mind during a traumatic period. Being aware of the laws means you’ll know what to expect.<\/p>\r\n

States govern personal injury law, with each jurisdiction having its own approach. Vermont addresses property damage as well. In many cases, auto insurance covers most or all the liability. You\u2019re also allowed to sue for a personal injury case in Vermont.<\/p>\r\n

In this article, we’ll tell you what to expect with the Vermont car accident settlement process and timeline. We’ll discuss Vermont car insurance laws and auto accidents before touching on police reports and how to determine who’s at fault. You’ll come away understanding what will happen every step of the way.<\/p>\r\n

Let’s dive in.<\/p>\r\n

Vermont Auto Insurance Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Vermont law requires that drivers have adequate liability insurance on all their vehicles. The most common method is to use an insurance policy<\/a> which has the following minimum coverages:<\/p>\r\n