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If you are concerned about what happens if your dog bites a guest, salesperson, or trespasser, it is important that you understand your responsibilities and rights. In some circumstances, you could be held liable if a dog on your property bites someone else, even if you are not the dog’s owner. If you have…

Dog owners have certain responsibilities, including making sure that their dog is secured and does not harm others. If you were injured because of your neighbor’s negligence, you may be able to pursue a claim against them for your medical expenses, physical therapy, counseling, lost wages for time you lost from work during your…

If you slipped and fell on another person’s property, you may have the right to pursue compensation for the harm you suffered. However, before you can collect any money, you will need to be able to show the property owner is liable for your fall. This requires showing the following four legal elements that…

After a slip and fall, you may be anxious to settle your claim. You have expensive medical bills and have been off work for a few weeks, so you could really use the financial assistance. However, slip and fall cases can take anywhere from a few months to a few years before you receive…

Accidents involving a car and a pedestrian often lead to devastating injuries because of the huge disparity between the size and weight of a vehicle versus that of a pedestrian. These accidents can be confusing because it can be difficult to determine the events that caused the collision to occur. If you were hurt…

If a driver hits you while you were biking, you would normally stop, get the driver’s information, and make a claim with their auto insurance carrier. However, when the driver flees the scene of the accident, you can be left with serious injuries and no clear way of recovering compensation. The legal team at…

All cases of medical malpractice are devastating. You naturally expect your doctors and medical team to be among the most careful and reasonable professionals whose oath demands they first do no harm. That’s what makes it all the more distressing when you find yourself the victim of medical malpractice. Unlike some types of medical…

Medications save countless lives every day. They cure illnesses, control symptoms, and relieve pain. But when a doctor prescribes the wrong medication, defective drugs, or an incorrect dose, injuries and even death may occur. The Food and Drug Administration receives reports of over 100,000 injuries per year associated with medication errors, including in New…

It’s alarming to learn that a drug company issued a recall for a medication that you’ve been taking. It’s further disconcerting to find out that this doesn’t always constitute medical malpractice. Instead, if you were injured by the recalled drug, your case is usually against the manufacturer, which typically means a class action lawsuit…

Determining fault in an accident can be a complex process. While some accidents are no-fault cases where no one’s negligence caused the accident, not all accidents “just happen.” Often there is a degree of negligence involved. In these cases, you could have a valid personal injury claim. Legally, negligence occurs when someone had a…