An accidental injury can disrupt your daily routine, interfere with your work or personal responsibilities, and wreck your finances. Severe injuries can have lifelong consequences and medical accommodations.

If other individuals or businesses contributed to your accident, they may be liable for your losses. Contact a Burlington personal injury lawyer at Rousseau & Ross. We are experienced attorneys committed to getting justice for people injured by others’ negligence.

What Are the Time Limits in Injury Cases?

You must adhere to legal time limits when pursuing compensation after an accident. Vermont Statutes Title 12 § 512(4)  sets the state’s statute of limitations at three years. These limits apply to vehicle crashes, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and similar incidents. You must bring a medical malpractice claim within three years of the medical error, although the limit may be extended when the malpractice was not immediately apparent.

When the injured person is a minor, the clock does not start ticking until their 18th birthday. However, it is often better for a parent or guardian to sue on a child’s behalf rather than waiting. A Burlington attorney could tell parents about the most prudent course in their specific personal injury case.

Personal Injury Matters We Handle

When you can prove someone else’s failure to use reasonable care led to your injuries, you can sue for damages, collecting compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. Injuries caused by others’ negligence can happen in almost any context, and we represent people who suffered harm in the following situations.

Abuse of Developmentally Disabled Adults

Adults with developmental disabilities living in group homes, community residences, and other forms of supported housing are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We help hold the abusers accountable and obtain compensation for the harm the disabled individual suffered.

Medical Malpractice

When a licensed medical professional or facility does not meet an appropriate standard of care and their mistake causes harm, you can sue for medical malpractice. These are complex cases and it is critical to work with an attorney experienced in pursuing personal injury claims in Burlington.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car, truck, bus, and motorcycle accidents form a significant part of our practice. We can ensure that the insurance company treats you fairly and when necessary, we can bring a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

Premises Liability

We advocate for people who suffered injuries due to property owner negligence. If you were hurt in a fall, attacked by a domestic animal belonging to someone else, or were harmed by some other hazard on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability case.

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ Compensation benefits provide a critical safety net when you are injured at work. Sometimes accessing your benefits is more difficult than it should be, and if you are seriously hurt, you may disagree with decisions about your medical care or whether you are ready to return to work. We can help you challenge those decisions.

When you are hurt on the job you cannot sue your employer, but you could sue another party who created the situation that caused the injury. Our team will investigate the circumstances of your injury to identify any third party who might have liability.

Contact Our Attorneys to Pursue a Personal Injury Claim in Burlington

If you were injured and the incident was someone else’s fault, you are entitled to compensation. The Burlington personal injury lawyers at Rousseau & Ross can advocate for you throughout the process, from initial settlement discussions, or a trial, if necessary. Learn more by reaching out for a free consultation today.