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Vermont Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Vermont. Find attorneys who understand Vermont law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Vermont uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault, you ca...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Vermont does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economi...
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Vermont uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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Vermont Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 512
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Vermont Fault System
Vermont uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. Below 51%, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Vermont's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 1036
Vermont Damage Caps
Vermont does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full.
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Primary Sources:
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