Vermont Accident and Injury Laws

Welcome to FindLaw's section covering Vermont's accident and injury laws.

Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last reviewed September 11, 2017

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Learn from articles about what to do after a car accident, how pain and suffering damages are calculated, laws governing workers' compensation coverage, and the statutes of limitations for civil claims. You'll also find information about regulations meant to protect the public from potentially deadly asbestos exposure, as well as an explanation of what constitutes a negligence claim. Click on a link below to learn more about Vermont's accident and injury laws.

Learn About Vermont Accident and Injury Laws

  • Vermont Negligence Laws

    Overview of how Vermont courts define and apply the legal concept of negligence to injury lawsuits, including the elements of a negligence claim and links to additional sources.

  • Vermont Car Accident Settlement Process and Timeline

    Basics of how to handle a car accident settlement (and what to expect from the process) in Vermont, including a timeline of important steps, insurance coverage minimums, and more.

  • Pain and Suffering Damages in Vermont

    General information about pain and suffering claims in injury lawsuits and how Vermont courts apply this, including statutory limits on pain and suffering claims and links to other resources.

  • Vermont Car Accident Compensation Laws

    What every Vermont motorist needs to know about what to do following a car accident in the state, with information about fault, modified comparative negligence, and more.

  • Vermont Workers' Compensation Laws

    Summary of the laws and regulations pertaining to Vermont employers' obligations with respect to workers' compensation insurance, which helps workers who were injured on the job.

  • Vermont Asbestos Regulations

    Primer on Vermont's laws and regulations regarding the removal, handling, and disposal of materials containing asbestos, which was once widely used but is linked to serious illnesses.

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