People who visit someone with a dog don't ever expect that the dog will turn on them. Sadly, canine bites from pet dogs do happen sometimes. When this is the case, the victim will have to determine how to handle the situation. In most cases, the priority is getting...
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Teen tries to pass dump truck in no-passing zone, causes fatality
Passing vehicles is something that should only be done when the conditions on the road are safe for this to happen. There are some areas where passing other vehicles is strictly forbidden. These no passing zones are in place for a very important reason -- to keep...
Head injuries can cause problems in children
When children slip and fall, they might hit their head on the ground. This can cause a head injury. Not all head injuries are the same. Instead, they can range from very serious injuries that are life-threatening down to minor injuries that are unpleasant to look at.A...
Understanding the legal concept of negligence
Whether you sustained an injury due to falling in a store or getting into a car crash, an essential part of most personal injury claims is proving the defendant's negligence caused you to suffer harm.Georgia law further defines the elements you need to show in...
Emotional trauma can be devastating after a car crash
People who are involved in car crashes can often suffer from physical injuries. There is a chance that they will also suffer from emotional trauma. The fact that you can't readily see the emotional trauma doesn't take away the impact that it has on the victim's...
Don’t be afraid to speak up if you are hurt at work
We recently discussed what a compensable injury is in regards to workers' compensation. If you recall, the injury has to occur while you are working if you are going to file for workers' compensation benefits.There are many people who have counted on workers'...
What you should know about store fall accidents
If you are out shopping in a store and you slip and fall, you may be wondering what to do. You may have serious injuries that require you to undergo ongoing medical care and incur medical expenses, and other costs that may leave you stressed and worried about how you...
Concussions can occur in a slip-and-fall accident
A slip-and-fall accident is sometimes the subject of jokes. Unfortunately, they aren't always laughing matters. It is possible for those who have slip-and-fall accidents to hit their heads. This can result in concussions, which are very serious matters. Concussions...
Plan for what you are going to do after a car crash
Car crashes aren't situations that you should take lightly. Even if you don't think that your injuries are serious, there is a chance that something is very wrong. You should make sure that you get the medical care that you need for your injuries so that you know what...
Don’t try to go back to work too soon after an injury
Suffering an injury at work is something that most people fear. This is especially true for manual laborers who rely on their income to make ends meet from one month to the next. When an injury occurs, these individuals might try to push themselves back to work as...